Katrina Sanders, University of Iowa College of Education associate professor, has been awarded a 2019 Sabbatical Research Grant, funded by the Lily Endowment through the Louisville Institute, to complete a book titled, "The Rise and Fall of Black Catholic Education in a Changing South, 1886-1976."

The University of Iowa search committee for the new associate vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion has selected four final candidates. The candidates will visit campus in March to participate in public forums and meet with administrators, faculty, staff, and students.

A $285,000 grant from the Iowa Governor’s STEM Council will help the University of Iowa expand its STEM Innovator program, which encourages Iowa middle and high school students to become entrepreneurs or consider careers in innovative STEM fields.

The latest episode of IPTV's Greetings from Iowa features the Oakdale Community Choir, directed by UI Associate Professor of Music Education Mary Cohen.

Cedar Falls native Matt Slykhuis once flew Army air ambulances into combat zones in Afghanistan. Now he's training for a quieter military career as a Masters in Accountancy student at UI's Tippie College of Business.

An International Programs initiative pairs international and domestic students to forge new connections and lasting friendships.

The University of Iowa College of Education is collaborating with K–12 schools in a new program to encourage gifted students in rural areas of Iowa to take rigorous STEM classes and pursue careers in those fields.

Mechanical engineering research scholar Min-yeong Moon will attend 2018 Rising Stars workshop

Matsalyn Brown, executive assistant to three consecutive deans of the Tippie College of Business, came to Iowa with her family as part of former Governor Robert Ray's initiative to bring displaced people from Southeast Asia to the state. A member of the Tai Dam, Brown is keeping traditions alive.

Hancher Auditorium’s new programming director, Paul Brohan, says he plans to maintain and honor Hancher’s traditions while pushing forward on new initiatives and developing unique collaborations.

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.

As director of diversity programs and K–12 outreach in the University of Iowa College of Engineering, Tracy Peterson looks for ways to increase STEM learning opportunities for minority children. A citizen of the Navajo Nation, he also helped revitalize the annual UI Powwow, an event spotlighting Native American culture.