Acting student John Watkins will head to New York to pursue a theater career when he graduates after a busy schedule of University of Iowa and other local productions.

After three years on view at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport, where it had been since a flood devastated the University of Iowa campus, Jackson Pollock's Mural is heading to the Des Moines Art Center. The story includes links to Tim Schoon's Iowa Now slideshow of the process.

When sculptor and printmaker Elizabeth Catlett studied at the UI, Grant Wood told her to depict what she knew. She became world famous for her dignified portrayals of African-American and Mexican women.

A commentary explains why the Jackson Pollock "Mural," owned by the UI Museum of Art and going on display in Des Moines, is one of the most important paintings in American history.

Mauricio Lasansky, who led the UI printmaking area in the School of Art and Art History to international prominence, died April 2 at the age of 97. His work, including his famous "Nazi Drawings," is featured in the collections of virtually every major art museum in the United States and Europe.

University of Iowa sociologist Mary Noonan's research found that long-term breastfeeding entails an economic cost to women, in the form of decreased earnings.

University of Iowa student leaders, along with leaders at UNI and ISU, are taking their plea for funding throughout the state.

UI political scientist Tim Hagle assesses the impact of the "Obama factor," on politicians running for public office in 2012.

New software developed by UI student and faculty will aid in preparations for evacuation during future floods.

Gary Fethke of the Tippie College of Business asks why college tuition goes up. And the answer is because taxpayer support goes down.