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‘US News & World Report’ releases 2026 graduate, professional program rankings

Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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The University of Iowa has 24 colleges and programs among the top 25 in the nation.

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Live from Prairie Lights | Daniel Poppick - 'The Copywriter'

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 7:00pm
Prairie Lights Books

Daniel Poppick will read from his new novel, The Copywriter. Described as "A portrait of the poet as an office worker, plumbing the depths of the spiritual gulf between art and work," The Copywriter was named one of LitHub's Most Anticipated Books of 2026 and is praised by Katy Waldman of The New Yorker as a book that "Tune[s] in to the metaphysical dimension of everyday suffering, articulating it with a metrical precision...Poppick's point isn't that everything matters, it's that anything might...

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Artificial Intelligence Lightning Talks

Thursday, April 9, 2026 1:00pm to 2:00pm
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April AI Lightning Talks
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Book Matters: James Costa and Elizabeth Yale

Thursday, April 9, 2026 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Prairie Lights Books
Join us for a reading and discussion to celebrate The Descent of Man: An Annotated Edition of Darwin’s Classic Work, annotated by James Costa, professor of biology and executive director of the Highlands Biological Station at Western Carolina University, and Elizabeth Yale, associate professor of history at the University of Iowa.
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Accessible Iowa: Design choices that improve readability

Making small changes to text — such as using clear fonts, good contrast, and readable sizes — helps more people read and understand what you share. These steps matter because not everyone sees or processes text in the same way, so better design makes information accessible to everyone.

Support others’ passion while preventing burnout

Well-being at Iowa
Caring deeply about your work can fuel engagement but also put you at risk for burnout. Learn practical ways to support colleagues’ passions while reinforcing healthy boundaries, recognizing what motivates others, and creating a culture where people feel valued and able to sustain their well-being.

Everyday AI and privacy: 3 scenarios you might face at work

Information Technology Services
AI can make quick work of responding to an email or analyzing a spreadsheet, but it comes with the risk of exposing personal or restricted information, financial data, and more. Learn when to use university-supported AI and when it’s OK to use public AI.

Simple steps to keep your devices, data safe

Mobility is part of university life, but every time you log in from a hotel, coffee shop, or home network, you extend the university’s digital footprint beyond campus. That flexibility is powerful, but it is also a target for phishing and the compromise of personal devices. Learn simple actions you can take to protect your digital security.
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Protect yourself, your child from counterfeit car seats

Increasingly sold online, counterfeit car seats look like popular, federally-approved brands, but fail basic safety and crash-test standards. The Stead Family Children’s Hospital Child Passenger Safety team offers tips for identifying fakes and how to find and install a legitimate one.

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