UI alumni Tanner Salinas, a graduate of the UI REACH program, is a guest services employee for the Chicago Cubs. “In my mind, I think, yes, I have a disability, but I can do whatever you can do ...,’’ says Salinas, who has cerebral palsy.

Do you know someone who would make a great Kid Captain? Nominations are open until Sunday, March 17, for current or former pediatric patients of UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital ages 18 and younger. Only parents and legal guardians can nominate their child.

The law firm reviewing the University of Iowa’s employment practices has submitted its report on the UI Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. They found employees “clearly understood” the importance of diversity within the department, actively recruit women and minority candidates, and know what to do if someone reports discrimination or harassment.

Instagram chose University of Iowa grad student Jennifer Fisher to take over its official story account during the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship game.

The UI has extended the contract with the law firm reviewing the university’s employment policies and practices. The amendment provides additional time, but no change in projected cost, to review documentation in assessing the UI Department of Intercollegiate Athletics’ compliance with employment laws and policies concerning equitable treatment of employees.

Homecoming in Hawkeye country was in full swing during the week of Oct. 14–20, culminating in a triumphant day in Kinnick Stadium—and not just because of the favorable final score.

Thirty years after he last donned the costume of the University of Iowa’s mascot, David Ausberger still has a connection to Herky the Hawk.

Thirteen current and former UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital patients have been selected to represent the hospital as Kid Captains during the Iowa Hawkeyes’ 2018 football season.

The Old Capitol Futures tennis tournament, a U.S. Tennis Association Pro Circuit event, takes place through July 22 at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex. The first professional tennis tournament to take place in Iowa since 1986, the event was organized by Sport and Recreation Management program students.

The UI has signed a contract amendment with a Des Moines law firm to continue the employment practices review that began in November. The amendment directs Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. to assess the UI Department of Intercollegiate Athletics' compliance with employment laws and policies concerning equitable treatment of employees.

University of Iowa students, faculty, staff, and alumni received some of the institution’s highest honors on April 10 at the 101st Finkbine Dinner.

The law firm conducting a review of the University of Iowa’s employment policies and practices has submitted its first report. It includes an analysis of the university’s community policies on human rights, anti-harassment, sexual harassment, anti-retaliation, and violence, as well as policies specific to the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.