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UI renames street, welcomes visitors to campus with Hawkeye Wave Way

Monday, September 16, 2024
Hawkeye Wave Way reflects the relationship between the greatest tradition in college athletics and UI Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital, which sits north of Hawkeye Wave Way between John Pappajohn Pavilion and Pomerantz Family Pavilion.
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5 writers with Iowa ties longlisted for National Book Award

Monday, September 16, 2024
Three University of Iowa graduates and two Iowa faculty are listed among the authors being considered for the prestigious National Book Award.
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Campus can submit preliminary proposals for FY 2026 P3 funding

Thursday, September 12, 2024
Preliminary proposals are now being accepted for fiscal year 2026 P3 initiatives to support the University of Iowa 2022-2027 Strategic Plan. Faculty and staff can submit a proposal for a one- to three-year project that would start July 1, 2025. Preliminary proposals must be submitted by Nov. 13.
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UI begins planning new health sciences research building

Tuesday, September 10, 2024
The University of Iowa is beginning to plan for the construction of a new cancer-focused research building on the west side of campus that will provide the ability to perform state-of-the-art cancer-themed research and enhance existing collaborations among the UI’s health sciences colleges and programs.
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Lois Geist named interim UI vice president for research

Monday, September 9, 2024
Lois J. Geist, associate provost for faculty and professor in the Department of Internal Medicine in the Carver College of Medicine, has been named interim vice president for research at Iowa, effective Sept. 16.
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UI seeks Iowa Board of Regents approval for 3 facilities projects

Friday, September 6, 2024
The University of Iowa is seeking approval from the Iowa Board of Regents to begin work on three facilities projects at the board’s meeting Sept. 18–19. Projects include renovating the Performing Arts Annex, which will be the new home of the UI Department of Dance; updating the Iowa Bioscience Innovation Facility with new research and entrepreneurial lab space; and constructing the Utilities Services Building to increase efficiencies and consolidate space for facilities staff.
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UI identifies 3 distinctive areas of excellence for campus collaboration

Thursday, September 5, 2024
The University of Iowa wants to build on its existing reputation for excellence in three key areas where there is significant opportunity for growth across multiple academic disciplines and areas of patient care. Called Distinctive Collaborative Opportunities, these three areas are writing and communication, brain science and mental health, and cancer research and patient care.
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2 world-class leaders welcomed to Iowa under Transformational Hiring Program

Thursday, September 5, 2024
Mark Burkard and Martin Grace are the two most recent UI faculty hires as part of the Transformational Faculty Hiring Program.
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Take in sights, sounds from start of fall 2024 semester

Thursday, August 29, 2024
Welcome to the fall 2024 semester, Hawkeyes!
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Iowa researchers identify approaches for how people recognize words

Thursday, August 29, 2024
Recognizing spoken words is a split-second competition, and a new study from the University of Iowa defines how people approach that competition and ultimately recognize words. The researchers identified three main approaches by which people of all ages — including those who use cochlear implants to hear — recognize spoken language.

Events

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Discover Your University

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 (all day)
Faculty and staff are invited to participate in guided tours across campus through Discover Your University.
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Iowa women's volleyball vs. South Dakota

Thursday, September 19, 2024 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Xtream Arena
The Iowa women's volleyball team hosts South Dakota at Xtream Arena in Coralville.

Faculty and Guest Artist Recital: Zoran Jacovcic, viola and Réne Lecuona, piano

Thursday, September 19, 2024 7:30pm
Voxman Music Building
Faculty and Guest Artist Recital: Zoran Jacovcic, viola and Réne Lecuona, piano This concert will be livestreamed here: https://music.uiowa.edu/events/school-music-livestream. View the program here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/islandora/object/ui%3A31127 This concert is free and open to the public.
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Know your way around the rules of bicycles, e-scooters on the UI campus

When riding a bicycle or electric scooter, make sure you know what regulations you need to follow and how to be a safe and courteous rider.

Back and shoulder pain? It might be your backpack

No matter how organized you are, it can be easy for all of us—especially children—to stuff more than necessary into our backpacks. Constantly lugging around a heavy backpack or wearing it improperly can have health consequences, though, which is why it’s important for children to wear a light backpack that fits correctly.

Tips for selecting a sunscreen

Choosing the right sunscreen is crucial since UV rays can damage your skin in different ways, leading to wrinkles, skin aging, and an increased risk of skin cancer.

Local communities celebrate Independence Day with family-friendly activities

If you’re looking for family fun over the Independence Day holiday and weekend, events are planned in Iowa City, Coralville, and North Liberty to keep you busy from July 3 through July 7.

UI students named to president’s list for spring 2024 semester

More than 1,250 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the president’s list for the 2024 spring semester.

UI students named to dean’s list for spring 2024 semester

More than 7,650 students at the University of Iowa were named to the dean’s list for the 2024 spring semester.

UI students receive degrees after spring 2024 semester

The University of Iowa has welcomed a new cohort of alumni at the close of the spring 2024 semester, with more than 5,300 Hawkeyes receiving their degrees.

Cicada broods are singing—catch the buzz while you can

The University of Iowa’s Macbride Nature Recreation Area (MNRA) is well known for hosting researchers, scientists, and scholars, but a rare appearance from millions of special guests has turned the campus woodland into a noisy tourist attraction for outdoor enthusiasts.

Traffic changes coming to I-80/First Avenue interchange in Coralville on May 23

As progress continues on the Interstate 80/First Avenue interchange at exit 242 in Coralville, please be aware of these traffic changes that will take place starting May 23. The changes could affect your commute to and from work if you are an employee at the University of Iowa Health Care Iowa River Landing clinic, or are a patient receiving care there.

Herky parades across campus

Graduation Herky—which was part of the 2014 iteration of the community’s Herky on Parade public art project—has become one of the most iconic figures on the University of Iowa campus. This year, 23 new Herky statues have been placed across campus as part of the 2024 rendition of Herky on Parade.
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New to the area? How to register to vote in Johnson County

If you are new to the Iowa City area and want to register to vote in Johnson County on Nov. 5, follow these easy steps.

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