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UI launches Sustainable Citizen Program

Friday, October 19, 2012
University of Iowa recently launched the Sustainable Citizen Program, which joins the efforts of students and community members to make the area more environmentally friendly and sustainable.

UI alum brings healthcare to Haitian villages

Thursday, October 18, 2012
University of Iowa alumnus Shaun Harty first flew to Haiti while a student at UI to volunteer with the Community Health Initiative. He has since visited on five separate occasions, providing healthcare and conducting research in his efforts to serve the country's poor.

Tuition at Iowa universities trends lower than nation

Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Craig Lang, president of the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, says he feels good about the idea that Iowa universities are trying to hold tuition costs and are staying well below the average of increases nationally.

UI students pack IMU to watch debate

Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Hundreds of University of Iowa students, who could play a crucial role in the Nov. 6 election between President Obama and Mitt Romney, packed into the Bijou Cinema on the UI campus to watch the Oct. 16 debate.

Hagle shares books that changed the national political discussion

Tuesday, October 16, 2012
University of Iowa political science professor Tim Hagle writes about the top four books he believes have had an enduring impact on the national political discussion.

UI group to review stalking policy

Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Monique DiCarlo, the University of Iowa's sexual misconduct response coordinator, is leading the charge to review all UI policies related to stalking and making sure they protect UI students, faculty, and staff. (Note: A paid subscription may be required.)

UI touts its retention efforts, first-generation college student program

Tuesday, October 16, 2012
This Iowa City Press-Citizen's Our View column commends the University of Iowa for a number of initiatives including student retention efforts and a new first-generation college student program. (Note: A paid subscription may be required.)

Local veterans differ on priority of election issues

Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Greg Touzani, president of the University of Iowa Veterans Association, says students in the group hope to raise awareness for pre-9/11 veterans on election issues.

Early child-parent bond leads to positive emotional development

Monday, October 15, 2012
A new study by researchers at the University of Iowa has determined that parental bonding early on could result in behavioral and emotional benefits for the child.

Mason talks about UI's economic impact

Friday, October 12, 2012
University of Iowa President Sally Mason shared how the UI contributes about $6 billion to the state economy during the annual Rotary Club meeting at the University Athletic Club. (Note: A paid subscription may be required.)