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Proposed UI program would aid homeless

Friday, September 14, 2012
A proposed program would bring together UI medical, pharmaceutical, dental, and social-work students in an effort to make sure the homeless of Iowa City can have both a job and good health.

Anderson characterizes boys' eating disorders

Friday, September 14, 2012
Psychiatrist Arnold Andersen characterizes the factors in an under-recognized problem—boys' eating disorders.

Student analysts predict lackluster growth

Friday, September 14, 2012
A team of University of Iowa MBA students who manage a stock portfolio sees lackluster economic growth over the next two years.

Reed focuses on economic growth through research

Friday, September 14, 2012
New UI Vice President for Research Dan Reed will focus on creating economic growth through research: “You have to find ways to create an environment where peoples’ dreams can flourish,” he says, “because people can do amazing things given the right circumstances.”

Robinson explains lipid study

Thursday, September 13, 2012
University of Iowa epidemiologist Jennifer Robinson describes her new lipid study investigating risk prediction of cardiovascular disease.

Alumnus Porter set novel in exotic Houston

Thursday, September 13, 2012
University of Iowa Writers' Workshop alumnus Andrew Porter set his debut novel in a land so rarely seen in literary fiction it's practically exotic: The streets and neighbors of inner-Loop Houston.

Mason discusses record enrollment, flood recovery

Tuesday, September 11, 2012
University of Iowa President Sally Mason discusses record UI enrollment, recruitment goals, flood recovery, and more on the Sept. 7 edition of Iowa Public Television's Iowa Press.

Frederick is a 'smokin' Buckle Bunny'

Tuesday, September 11, 2012
As a "smokin' Buckle Bunny" in True Cowboy magazine, actress/activist Tanna Frederick, a University of Iowa theater arts and political science alumna, joins the quest to save the wild American mustangs.

Ingram explains new environmental major

Tuesday, September 11, 2012
University of Iowa assistant provost Beth Ingram explains the UI's new multidisciplinary major in environmental planning and policy.

Med student gets unique Obama autograph

Tuesday, September 11, 2012
University of Iowa medical student Shadee Giurgius got a unique autograph when he attended the Obama/Biden campaign event.