Latest Campus News

Lena Hill on the importance of diversity at Iowa

Thursday, January 25, 2018
Lena Hill, associate professor of English and African American Studies and senior associate to the president, discusses the importance of continuing the University of Iowa's historic commitment to diversity. Hill also serves as the interim chief diversity officer and associate vice president at the UI.

Hawkeye family supports students during crisis or emergency situations

Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Being a member of the Hawkeye family means you always have a support system. Student Care and Assistance (SCA) provides support, care, and access to resources and services during challenging times.

'Forbes' ranks UI Health Care among ‘Best Employers for Diversity’

Tuesday, January 23, 2018
University of Iowa Health Care has been named one of the nation’s top employers for diversity by “Forbes.”

On the front lines in the fight against an epidemic

Tuesday, January 23, 2018
E. Dale Abel, director of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center, will deliver the UI Presidential Lecture “Overfeeding the Heart: Diabetes and Cardiovascular Complications,” on Feb. 18, exploring the relationship between blood sugar and heart function. “Iowa Now” sat down with Abel to talk about his work.

UI Hospitals and Clinics CEO Ken Kates announces retirement

Monday, January 22, 2018
Kenneth P. Kates, University of Iowa Health Care associate vice president and UI Hospitals and Clinics CEO, has announced his intention to retire in summer 2018.

UI Dance Marathon gives $2 million to support pediatric cancer research chair

Friday, January 19, 2018
UI Dance Marathon announced a $2 million gift commitment to establish the University of Iowa Dance Marathon Chair in Pediatric Oncology, Clinical and Translational Research. The gift will fund a faculty position in the UI Stead Family Department of Pediatrics to lead the pediatric cancer research program.

President Harreld: UI’s past resilience is a model for its ongoing success

Thursday, January 18, 2018
University of Iowa President J. Bruce Harreld welcomes the UI community back to campus while considering what past struggles at Iowa can teach us about the present and future.

Chief Diversity Office will work to improve campus climate in coming year

Thursday, January 18, 2018
The Chief Diversity Office outlined four priorities for the coming year at the office's annual Update on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on Jan. 17.

UI students learn the true meaning of public engagement

Thursday, January 18, 2018
Fellows in the Obermann Graduate Institute on Engagement and the Academy explore how public engagement can enhance teaching, research, and creative work.

Redington to become vice president for student life at Idaho State University

Wednesday, January 17, 2018
The University of Iowa’s assistant vice president and dean of students, Lyn Redington, has accepted a position as vice president for student life at Idaho State University.