Featured headlines
‘US News & World Report’ releases 2026 graduate, professional program rankings
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
The University of Iowa has 24 colleges and programs among the top 25 in the nation.
At the ‘edge of chaos,’ pigeons keep their options open
Monday, April 6, 2026
Kevin Campbell receives 2026 Watanabe Prize for muscular dystrophy research
Thursday, April 2, 2026
UI Center for Advancement's Lynette Marshall reflects on career of connection
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Nina Osborne named 2026 Goldwater Scholar
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Sheila Baldwin named next president, CEO of UI Center for Advancement
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Events
News you can use
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
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
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.
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.
UI Spotlight
Study examines AI's affect on office workers
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Iowa research engineer invents physics-based approach for measuring river flow
Thursday, March 12, 2026
A look back on Christopher Merrill's 25 year career
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Achievements
Kolesar named AACP Volwiler Award recipient
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
UI research team awarded funding to expand testing program for lead in water
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UI professors awarded funding to investigate why some preterm children struggle with math
Friday, March 20, 2026
In the News
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Friday, April 3, 2026
PCBs explained: The toxic chemicals at the center of NC State’s Poe Hall controversy
Thursday, March 26, 2026
For this unconventional Jewish organization, tradition takes a back seat to community
Thursday, March 26, 2026
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