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5 UI faculty receive Iowa Mid-Career Faculty Scholar Awards
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Five University of Iowa faculty members have been selected to receive the inaugural Iowa Mid-Career Faculty Scholar Awards.
Search firm for VPMA, Carver College of Medicine dean to meet virtually with stakeholders
Thursday, April 14, 2022
The search firm assisting with the hiring of a new University of Iowa vice president for medical affairs and dean of the Carver College of Medicine will host virtual meetings with campus stakeholders April 25-29 to understand the job and the preferred qualities in potential candidates.
‘US News & World Report’ releases latest graduate, professional program rankings
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
The University of Iowa continues to climb in the U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate School rankings. According to the 2023 report, 66 UI colleges and programs were recognized among the best in their field. Four of these programs, all in the College of Nursing, received a top-10 ranking.
VPMA and CCOM dean search committee members announced
Thursday, March 24, 2022
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.
‘Cancer in Iowa’ report urges return to screening after COVID-19 put some on pause
Monday, March 7, 2022
41% of U.S. adults delayed or avoided medical care—including cancer screening tests—in 2020. While the extent of the impact of this decrease in screenings is unknown, it’s possible it may have led to delayed diagnoses and increases in avoidable cancer deaths.
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.
College of Dentistry’s geriatrics and special needs clinic wins Gies Award for Achievement
Thursday, February 24, 2022
The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Gies Foundation has awarded the University of Iowa College of Dentistry’s Geriatrics and Special Needs Clinic the 2022 William J. Gies Award in the category of Achievement as an Academic Dental Institution.
UI VPMA and CCOM Dean Brooks Jackson returning to faculty
Thursday, February 17, 2022
University of Iowa Vice President for Medical Affairs (VPMA) and Tyrone D. Artz Dean of the Carver College of Medicine Dr. Brooks Jackson has announced that he will return to the faculty and pursue his research.
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 researchers use AI to address vision impairments in prematurely born babies
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
University of Iowa researchers are using artificial intelligence to address vision impairments in prematurely born babies. The research, led by Michael Abramoff, professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, was featured in the NIH director's blog.
Kimberly Hunter appointed to serve as interim CEO of UI Hospitals & Clinics
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Kimberly Hunter has been named interim CEO of UI Hospitals & Clinics starting March 1, 2022, following the departure of Suresh Gunasekaran.
39th Presidential Lecture will highlight 3 areas of UI distinction
Thursday, January 20, 2022
This February, in conjunction with the University of Iowa’s 175th anniversary, the Presidential Lecture Series will feature presentations from three distinguished UI faculty members—Craig Kletzing, Christopher Merrill, and Patricia Winokur.
UI to embark on 10-year facilities master plan
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
The University of Iowa will begin planning the next 10 years of facilities construction and upgrades, creating much-needed academic space at the core of campus and modernizing the delivery of education and patient care to Iowans.
State lab rushing $9.2M expansion to help with COVID-19
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
The University of Iowa has until June 30, 2023, to complete a federally-funded, $9.2 million expansion of its State Hygienic Lab, which has served Iowa’s public health needs for more than a century and processed about 1.6 million COVID-19 specimens over the past nearly two years.
UI seeks permission to proceed with planning 10-year revitalization of campus facilities
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
To continue delivering on its missions of teaching, research, and patient care, the University of Iowa is asking the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, for permission to proceed with planning a 10-year revitalization of campus facilities.
State Hygienic Lab seeks $9 million to expand, improve lab space
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Since the start of the pandemic, Iowa’s State Hygienic Laboratory (SHL) has managed to successfully adapt its space to accommodate new testing equipment and additional staff to meet the exponential growth in demand for COVID-19 testing.
Clark Stanford named dean of the UI College of Dentistry
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Clark Stanford, distinguished professor and dean of the College of Dentistry at the University of Illinois Chicago, has been named dean of the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics.
Scientists create online game to teach children about influenza and vaccines
Friday, December 17, 2021
Researchers at the University of Iowa have teamed up with the organization Families Fighting Flu to create an online game for children to learn about influenza and why vaccines are important.
Anthropology professor publishes book about health research participation in Mexico
Monday, December 6, 2021
An anthropology professor has published a book about the participation of men in research involving HPV occurrence in a city in Mexico.
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