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Tracking federal updates: A message from UI leadership
Thursday, February 13, 2025
As you know, recent developments at the federal government level have the potential to impact various aspects of our university’s academic, operational, and financial landscape. We want to assure you that we are actively monitoring these changes and taking proactive steps to advocate on behalf of our university.
UI Web Accessibility Task Force launches new accessibility website
Thursday, February 13, 2025
The University of Iowa’s Accessibility Task Force has launched a new website to serve as the hub for all accessibility-related resources and information. The new site, accessibility.uiowa.edu, also will provide updates about new accessibility initiatives and allow campus members to ask questions that will be answered in an FAQ that will be updated consistently.
Macbride Nature Recreation Area Committee on track to complete review by May 1
Thursday, February 13, 2025
A committee formed to review the University of Iowa’s use of the Macbride Nature Recreation Area (MNRA) is on track to complete its review and submit its report to President Barbara Wilson by May 1.
UI Dance Marathon raises $1.5M in year 31
Monday, February 10, 2025
Congratulations to the participants, volunteers, donors, and families involved in the University of Iowa's Dance Marathon 31, which took place Feb. 7—8 at the Iowa Memorial Union.
Co-chairs named for associate provost and Graduate College dean search
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Executive Vice President and Provost Kevin Kregel has named Ann McKenna, dean of the College of Engineering, and Adam Dupuy, associate professor in the Carver College of Medicine, as co-chairs of the search committee for the next associate provost for graduate and professional education and dean of the University of Iowa Graduate College.
Dealing with writer's block? These tips can help
Monday, February 3, 2025
Writer’s block can be a common hurdle during any writing project. If you find yourself stuck, consider these tips to help you overcome your block and make a great project.
Fan, Hunter to present UI’s 42nd Presidential Lecture
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Weiguo (Patrick) Fan, Henry B. Tippie Excellence Chair in Business Analytics and professor in the Tippie College of Business and faculty director of the Tippie Analytics Cooperative, and Eric J. Hunter, department executive officer and professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders and Harriet B. and Harold S. Brady Chair in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, will deliver the University of Iowa’s 42nd Presidential Lecture.
Mariola Espinosa receives prestigious NEH grant
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Mariola Espinosa, associate professor of history in Latin American Studies, was awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant, the nation’s most prestigious humanities scholarship.
2024 Working at Iowa survey shows improvement across campus
Thursday, January 23, 2025
The 2024 Working at Iowa survey showed improvement in 14 out of the 19 questions, including more than 94% of respondents who said they understand their work expectations and are treated with respect by their supervisor.
UI Web Accessibility Task Force launches new accessibility website
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Macbride Nature Recreation Area Committee on track to complete review by May 1
Thursday, February 13, 2025
UI Dance Marathon raises $1.5M in year 31
Monday, February 10, 2025
Co-chairs named for associate provost and Graduate College dean search
Thursday, February 6, 2025
From the logo to the rafters: Iowa retires Caitlin Clark’s jersey
Monday, February 3, 2025
Dealing with writer's block? These tips can help
Monday, February 3, 2025
Fan, Hunter to present UI’s 42nd Presidential Lecture
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Mariola Espinosa receives prestigious NEH grant
Thursday, January 30, 2025
2024 Working at Iowa survey shows improvement across campus
Thursday, January 23, 2025
9 UI online programs earn national honors
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Events
News you can use
9 tips for safe snow shoveling
When winter weather arrives, it’s important to take the appropriate steps to prevent injuries and understand when to seek medical attention.
UI students receive degrees after fall 2024 semester
The University of Iowa has welcomed a new cohort of alumni at the close of the fall 2024 semester, with many Hawkeyes receiving their degrees.
UI students named to president’s list for fall 2024 semester
Nearly 1,000 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the president’s list for the 2024 fall semester.
UI students named to dean’s list for fall 2024 semester
More than 8,700 students at the University of Iowa were named to the dean’s list for the 2024 fall semester.
Then and now: From UI students to teaching the next generation of Hawkeyes
Last month, the university's Facebook account featured some of our faculty's "then and now" photos, from their time as undergraduate and graduate students at Iowa to their current roles teaching the next generation of Hawkeyes. Check out this gallery to see how faculty members changed over the years.
Celebrity lookalikes: UI faculty, staff who will make you do a double take
If you thought you saw actress Sandra Bullock on campus, you were probably wrong. It was more likely Tippie College of Business associate professor of practice Peggy Stover.
Divers will be surveying Iowa River Oct. 22—25
A team of divers will be conducting survey work in the Iowa River on the University of Iowa campus on Oct. 22—25. This work was contracted by the city of Iowa City and is related to the city of Iowa City’s future project to replace the Burlington Street bridges.
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.
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.
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.
UI expert explains: What you need to know about bird flu
Mike Pentella, professor of epidemiology in the University of Iowa College of Public Health and director of the State Hygienic Laboratory at the UI, explains that bird flu is a disease caused by certain influenza viruses that usually spread among birds, not humans, and that public health surveillance is critical to prevent its spread.
UI Spotlight
Wang wins 2024 Joanne Simpson Medal
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
CSSI Welcomes the Participants of the 2025 Grant Writing Residency Program
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Lane named 2024 Iowa School Counselor Advocate of the Year
Monday, November 11, 2024
A conversation with new College of Pharmacy Dean Jill Kolesar
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Davidson develops app to bridge gap between first responders, people with limited speech
Monday, October 7, 2024
Iowa Engineering part of $82M Global Centers investment to tackle global challenges
Monday, October 7, 2024
UI researchers receive NASA grant to understand how turbulence in space heats solar wind
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Computer Science faculty member earns NSF CAREER Award
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Kirkwood, UI partner to offer medical laboratory science degree
Monday, August 5, 2024
Joseph named editor-in-chief of 'Nurse Leader'
Monday, August 5, 2024
Achievements
UI study shows that images of Earth affect people's views on energy, environment
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
UI team designs microscope to study interaction of light and matter in electronic devices
Monday, February 3, 2025
Iowa researchers study effects of cholesterol-lowering drugs on kidney function
Friday, January 24, 2025
Iowa researchers study role of genes in eye disease that leads to vision loss
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
UI researchers to study ways to remove barriers to diabetes care
Friday, December 13, 2024
UI’s Jamel Brinkley wins Maya Angelou Book Award for 'Witness: Stories'
Friday, November 22, 2024
Iowa researchers look to help transform treatment of liver cancer
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Maria Soliman receives global research administrators honor
Monday, October 7, 2024
Study probes how aspirin in low doses affects blood pressure in older adults
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
UI Sociology professor Victor Ray named Harvard Business School fellow
Thursday, September 5, 2024
In the News
How America became so car dependent
Friday, February 14, 2025
Florida bill would legalize UTVs on highways, despite manufacturer warnings
Friday, February 14, 2025
With Drake Lawsuit Looming, Can Kendrick Lamar Play ‘Not Like Us’ at the Super Bowl?
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
He went to jail for stealing someone’s identity. But it was his all along
Monday, February 3, 2025
Iowa honors Caitlin Clark by retiring her number and hanging it in the rafters
Monday, February 3, 2025
Earth Sings with Mysterious Chorus Waves—And Deep Space Does, Too
Thursday, January 23, 2025
In eyeing Greenland, Trump is echoing long-held American designs on the Arctic expanse
Friday, January 17, 2025
Caitlin Clark named Time magazine Athlete of the Year
Thursday, December 12, 2024
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