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Hancher Auditorium named a Billboard 2026 top music venue
Monday, February 9, 2026
Billboard magazine named Hancher Auditorium the “Keeping It Indie” venue as part of its annual list of top live entertainment spots across the globe.
UI named Fulbright Top Producing Institution for 10th year
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Every story matters at Dance Marathon, even for volunteers
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
New Iowa Spaceflight Laboratory positions UI for cutting-edge exploration, collaboration
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
See if your students made the fall 2025 president’s list, dean’s list
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
ICYMI: UI, Iowa Raptor Project featured on ‘Good Morning America’
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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Tips for choosing connection over constant scrolling
Smartphones keep us connected, but they can also distance us from the people and moments right in front of us. Everyday scrolling can interrupt attention, relationships, and well-being — and small, practical changes can help create more meaningful, phone-free connection.
The science behind stress, coping, and resilience this holiday season
As the holiday season ramps up, stress can feel unavoidable. University of Iowa psychological and brain sciences professor Jason Radley, a global and national expert on the neurobiology of stress, suggests some ways to help.
Are holiday specials still appointment TV?
Tim Havens, professor of communication studies and an expert in TV history and culture at the University of Iowa, offers insight to help you navigate where to find your holiday favorite, and how you can start your own viewing tradition to rejuvenate your holiday spirit.
UI relationship expert shares insight on power of a holiday greeting card
Rachel McLaren, associate professor of communication studies at the University of Iowa, explains that despite today’s era of online digital communication, the tradition of sending paper holiday greetings is a gesture toward building, maintaining, or reshaping personal relationships with friends and family.
Navigate the holidays with joy while leaving the guilt outside in the cold
With the holidays approaching, many people look forward to festive meals and family traditions — but also face a mix of emotions, from excitement to anxiety. To help navigate the season with more joy and less guilt, Kathy Mellen, a registered dietitian and professor of instruction in the Department of Health, Sport, and Human Physiology at the University of Iowa, shares practical insights on how to enjoy holiday meals, manage social pressures, and feel good — physically and emotionally — during this season of celebration.
UI Spotlight
Bell, Hasan lead new AI certificate's foundational course
Monday, November 10, 2025
Zhao named Tippie's new associate dean
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Farag receives American Nurses Association 2025 Innovation Award
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Achievements
UI professor awarded funding to investigate how hearing loss affects children’s sensory processing
Friday, January 30, 2026
UI professor awarded funding to evaluate new approach for children who stutter
Thursday, January 22, 2026
UI professors awarded funding to develop theory of diffusion models for generative AI
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
In the News
January 31, 1958: The U.S. launches its first satellite, sparking discovery of the Van Allen radiation belts
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Cursive Makes a Comeback For Young Students
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Haunted house and invisible demons: Tennessee Williams’ early radio play ‘The Strangers’ publishes
Thursday, December 18, 2025
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