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10 things you may have missed over the summer

Friday, August 18, 2023
Whether you were out of town, on vacation, or unplugged for the summer, here are 10 things you may have missed.

University of Iowa president discusses Mercy Hospital's bankruptcy, academic freedom and more

Wednesday, August 9, 2023
University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson discusses the UI's move to acquire Mercy Hospital of Iowa City and shares her thoughts on academic freedom, the independence of public universities, and more.

Denise Jamieson named vice president for medical affairs, Carver College of Medicine dean

Thursday, May 25, 2023
Denise J. Jamieson, the James Robert McCord Professor and Chair of the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Emory University School of Medicine and chief of gynecology and obstetrics for Emory Healthcare, has been named vice president for medical affairs and dean of the Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine

Second candidate announced for vice president for medical affairs, Carver College of Medicine dean

Monday, May 8, 2023
A University of Iowa search committee has announced the second finalist for the next vice president for medical affairs and dean of the Carver College of Medicine.

First candidate announced for vice president for medical affairs, Carver College of Medicine dean

Sunday, April 30, 2023
A University of Iowa search committee has announced the first finalist for the next vice president for medical affairs and dean of the Carver College of Medicine.

UI makes space for new adult inpatient tower to improve health care access for Iowans

Monday, April 24, 2023
The west side of campus will begin to visibly transform this spring as the University of Iowa starts to make space for a new adult inpatient tower.

VP for medical affairs, Carver College of Medicine dean finalists to visit campus

Monday, April 17, 2023
The University of Iowa search committee for the new vice president for medical affairs and dean of the Carver College of Medicine has selected candidates for on-campus interviews.

UI seeks approval for projects that will improve student outcomes, increase health care access for Iowans

Tuesday, April 11, 2023
The University of Iowa is seeking permission from the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, to move forward with several facilities projects that will improve student outcomes, create state-of-the art research space, and increase health care access for Iowans, including patients with the most complex cas

Data for decades: Cancer registry has profound impact

Wednesday, February 15, 2023
For 50 years, the Iowa Cancer Registry, at the University of Iowa, has served the state of Iowa as the trusted source for high-quality cancer data. The registry’s efforts inform research and prompt prevention, screening, and treatment.

Search committee members announced for next VPMA, Carver College of Medicine dean

Thursday, January 12, 2023
The University of Iowa has announced the search committee for the next vice president for medical affairs and dean of the Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine.

Researchers create new model to detect COVID’s effects using chest X-rays

Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Iowa researchers have created an advanced model that can detect lung damage in long-COVID patients using a simple chest X-ray. The model takes data points from 3D CT lung scans and transfers them to be diagnosed by 2D chest X-ray equipment, which is more commonly available and less costly.

Parekh appointed chair of Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Friday, October 28, 2022
Kalpaj Parekh has been named chair and departmental executive officer of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery with University of Iowa Health Care, following a national search. Parekh’s appointment is effective Nov. 1. He has served as interim chair of the department since September 2021. The Board of Regents, State of Iowa, approved the university’s request to establish a freestanding...

UI pauses VPMA, Carver College of Medicine dean search

Thursday, October 13, 2022
The University of Iowa is temporarily suspending its search for a new vice president for medical affairs (VPMA) and dean of the Carver College of Medicine.

UI honors 30 faculty and staff award winners

Thursday, October 13, 2022
Thirty University of Iowa faculty and staff members were honored with the UI’s 2022 Faculty and Staff Awards for achievements ranging from excellence in service to leadership in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

It's not 'just the flu'

Monday, September 12, 2022
Maurine Neiman, a faculty member in the Department of Biology who lost her son to influenza, co-authored an opinion-editorial about the dangers of the influenza virus and and misplaced comparisons of the flu with COVID-19.

Second candidate announced for vice president for medical affairs, Carver College of Medicine dean

Wednesday, August 24, 2022
A University of Iowa search committee has announced the second finalist for the next vice president for medical affairs and dean of the Carver College of Medicine.

First candidate announced for vice president for medical affairs, Carver College of Medicine dean

Sunday, August 21, 2022
A University of Iowa search committee has announced the first finalist for the next vice president for medical affairs and dean of the Carver College of Medicine.

Vice president for medical affairs, Carver College of Medicine dean candidates to visit campus

Thursday, August 18, 2022
The University of Iowa search committee for the new vice president for medical affairs and dean of the Carver College of Medicine has selected four final candidates.

UI Hospitals & Clinics remains only hospital in Iowa to be nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report

Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Eight specialties rank among the top 10% of programs nationally; Ophthalmology ranks seventh and Ear, Nose, and Throat ranks 31st

The fans have spoken: Kids’ choice for Hawkeye Wave

Wednesday, June 22, 2022
The Hawkeye Wave is no longer getting one new song. Instead, the best tradition in college sports is getting a new soundtrack.