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History of the Hawkeye Wave: How Iowa's iconic college football tradition began

Monday, October 7, 2024
Tune into an Iowa Hawkeyes game at Kinnick Stadium and at the end of the first quarter, you'll witness one of the best traditions in college football. During the Hawkeye Wave, fans in Kinnick Stadium turn and show support to kids in the nearby children's hospital. The Hawkeye Wave has quickly become one of the most touching and uplifting traditions the sport has to offer. For just a moment, fans of both teams will come together to give a boost to children battling illness just across the street.

Progress continues on Reimagining Campus Safety initiatives

Wednesday, October 2, 2024
The University of Iowa’s Reimagining Campus Safety Implementation Team continues to make significant strides to enhance campus safety and student well-being initiatives. Over the last year, the team has focused on completing three of the key remaining recommendations: • Developing a new and improved resource guide • Implementing a comprehensive response model • Establishing the Campus Safety Improvement Board

UI renames street, welcomes visitors to campus with Hawkeye Wave Way

Monday, September 16, 2024
Hawkeye Wave Way reflects the relationship between the greatest tradition in college athletics and UI Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital, which sits north of Hawkeye Wave Way between John Pappajohn Pavilion and Pomerantz Family Pavilion.

Campus can submit preliminary proposals for FY 2026 P3 funding

Thursday, September 12, 2024
Preliminary proposals are now being accepted for fiscal year 2026 P3 initiatives to support the University of Iowa 2022-2027 Strategic Plan. Faculty and staff can submit a proposal for a one- to three-year project that would start July 1, 2025. Preliminary proposals must be submitted by Nov. 13.

The heartwarming Iowa Hawkeye Wave football tradition

Monday, September 9, 2024
A University of Iowa game day tradition called the Hawkeye Wave has become a hallmark of the heartland for kids at Iowa’s Stead Family Children’s Hospital. At every home game, thousands of fans and players in Kinnick Stadium all turn and wave at the patients watching from the hospital next door.

Take in sights, sounds from start of fall 2024 semester

Thursday, August 29, 2024
Welcome to the fall 2024 semester, Hawkeyes!

New to the area? How to register to vote in Johnson County

Tuesday, August 27, 2024
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.

10 things you may have missed over the summer

Thursday, August 22, 2024
Wondering what you might have missed while you were away from campus this summer? Here are 10 stories to get you caught up.

Forbes ranks UI, UI Health Care as top employers in Iowa

Wednesday, August 21, 2024
The University of Iowa and UI Health Care are among the top 30 employers in the state, according to Forbes magazine’s ‘America’s Best Employers by State 2024’ list.

University launches new mobile app for students

Thursday, August 1, 2024
A new University of Iowa mobile app will launch on Aug. 1 to help students stay connected to academic information and access personalized resources, programs, and services during their time at Iowa.

PHOTO GALLERY: See all the sights from this year’s RAGBRAI route

Tuesday, July 30, 2024
RAGBRAI riders traveled from Glenwood to Burlington last week, and there was no shortage of black and gold across the Iowa countryside. Take a look at this photo gallery of scenes University of Iowa photographer Tim Schoon captured on the weeklong journey, which took place from July 21—27.

UI approves P3 funding to support new projects in FY 2025

Thursday, June 27, 2024
The University of Iowa has awarded P3 funding for fiscal year 2025 to several projects that will enhance student success, support research, and improve campus infrastructure. Up to $15 million from the UI Strategic Initiatives Fund will be distributed to aid the implementation of two projects and provide ongoing support for educational infrastructure and other initiatives that promote the strategic plan.

UI will review lease, future of Macbride Nature Recreation Area

Thursday, June 20, 2024
Over the next year, a University of Iowa review committee will be charged to engage the community regarding the use of Macbride Nature Recreation Area (MNRA). The UI currently leases MNRA from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the lease expires in 2029.

Campus, community celebrate Pride 2024

Monday, June 17, 2024
The Iowa City Pride celebration took place Saturday, June 15, in downtown Iowa City. Thousands of people, including many members of the University of Iowa community, took part. Events included a parade, music, food, art, and vendor booths.

Regents approve a 2024-25 tuition increase for UI students

Thursday, June 13, 2024
The Iowa Board of Regents has approved a tuition increase for University of Iowa students to address inflationary costs and continued support of student success initiatives.

UI students named to president’s list for spring 2024 semester

Tuesday, June 11, 2024
More than 1,250 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the president’s list for the 2024 spring semester.

UI students named to dean’s list for spring 2024 semester

Tuesday, June 11, 2024
More than 7,650 students at the University of Iowa were named to the dean’s list for the 2024 spring semester.

UI students receive degrees after spring 2024 semester

Monday, June 10, 2024
The University of Iowa has welcomed a new cohort of alumni at the close of the spring 2024 semester, with more than 5,300 Hawkeyes receiving their degrees.

Cicada broods are singing—catch the buzz while you can

Thursday, June 6, 2024
The University of Iowa’s Macbride Nature Recreation Area (MNRA) is well known for hosting researchers, scientists, and scholars, but a rare appearance from millions of special guests has turned the campus woodland into a noisy tourist attraction for outdoor enthusiasts.

John Deere Foundation invests $6.6M to provide access to higher education for Davenport students at UI

Monday, June 3, 2024
A groundbreaking partnership between the John Deere Foundation, the University of Iowa, and the Davenport Community School District (DCSD) will soon increase access to higher education for Iowa high school students.