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Stanley Museum of Art offers sneak peek inside new building

Wednesday, April 13, 2022
The Stanley Museum of Art opened its doors for the first time in 2022 for local media to explore the work being made on the 63,000 square foot building, which is the final restoration project following the 2008 floods that displaced a large part of the UI campus.

UI releases final report, recommendations as Future of Work pilot nears end

Thursday, April 7, 2022
As the second Future of Work@Iowa pilot phase nears its end, the University of Iowa has released its final report and recommendations for how flexible work should be implemented across campus, beginning July 1.

Perry named executive director of Hancher, Office of Performing Arts and Engagement

Thursday, April 7, 2022
Andre Perry has been named the executive director of Hancher Auditorium and the Office of Performing Arts and Engagement at the University of Iowa.

Financial Career Started With a Ride on a Hog Truck

Monday, April 4, 2022
Henry B. Tippie, who has died at age 95, grew up on a farm, earned an accounting degree and put the Rollins brothers’ finances in order so they could buy Orkin. Read more about this important University of Iowa benefactor and alumni.

Third candidate for university ombudsperson announced

Thursday, March 31, 2022
A University of Iowa search committee has announced the third finalist for the next ombudsperson.

UI student creates free Hawkathlon event for people with disabilities

Wednesday, March 30, 2022
UI student is creating a free event for special education students around the Iowa City area to stay active, build relationships, and have fun.

Second candidate for university ombudsperson announced

Tuesday, March 29, 2022
A University of Iowa search committee has announced the second finalist for the next ombudsperson.

Construction begins on new building for Nonfiction Writing Program

Monday, March 28, 2022
The University of Iowa is bolstering its writing resources in an impressive way as construction began earlier this month on a new building for the renowned Nonfiction Writing Program.

First candidate for university ombudsperson announced

Monday, March 28, 2022
A University of Iowa search committee has announced the first finalist for the next ombudsperson.

2021 student Campus Climate Survey data show strong sense of belonging

Thursday, March 24, 2022
Results of the 2021 Campus Climate Survey show an overwhelming majority of undergraduate, graduate, and professional students who took the survey report feeling like they belong at the University of Iowa or in their program of study.

Iowa named national leader in women's leadership, representation

Thursday, March 24, 2022
With President Barbara Wilson leading the institution and a majority of colleges led by women , the University of Iowa was named a national leader in gender equality in a 2022 study by the Eos Foundation.

UI ombudsperson candidates to participate in open forums

Thursday, March 24, 2022
The University of Iowa search committee for the new university ombudsperson has selected three final candidates. The candidates will participate in open forums March 28 to April 1 where they will meet with faculty, staff, students, shared governance, and campus leadership.

UI announces bold new vision for performing arts, Hancher

Thursday, March 10, 2022
New Office of Performing Arts and Engagement will elevate Hancher’s role on campus as it grows to become university-wide hub for the development, production, and presentation of performing arts.

Nachte Raho makes thrilling return to Hancher Auditorium

Wednesday, March 9, 2022
The University of Iowa hosted the 2022 Nachte Raho dance competition March 5, 2022 inside Hancher Auditorium

VP for Legal Affairs Carroll Reasoner announces retirement

Thursday, March 3, 2022
University of Iowa Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel Carroll J. Reasoner has announced that she will retire once her successor is hired.

Highlights from Iowa’s 175th anniversary weekend

Wednesday, March 2, 2022
The University of Iowa officially celebrated its 175th anniversary on Feb. 25—27 with two key events, the installation of Barbara Wilson as the university’s 22nd president and the 2022 Presidential Lecture.

Campus community can provide feedback on UI's 2022-27 Strategic Plan

Thursday, February 17, 2022
As development of the University of Iowa’s 2022-2027 Strategic Plan continues, the Strategy Team overseeing the process is seeking additional feedback from the campus community.

39th annual Presidential Lecture: Proud Legacy, Promising Future

Thursday, February 17, 2022
This year’s 39th annual Presidential Lecture features presentations from three of Iowa’s most distinguished areas: health care, writing, and space physics.

Richard O. Jacobson Foundation gives $70 million to expand health care for Iowans

Tuesday, February 15, 2022
This is the largest donation the University of Iowa has received in its 175-year history.

UI video series to address diversity progress on campus

Wednesday, February 9, 2022
The University of Iowa Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is highlighting the institution’s advances toward becoming a more inclusive community by producing a video series titled The Journey to Unity Update. Weekly installments will feature conversations between community members fro