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Marilynne Robinson, according to her students and friends

Former students recall Robinson’s influence on their careers
By: Cristóbal McKinney  |  2016.09.23  |  11:59 am
Upon the announcement of Marilynne Robinson’s retirement last spring, “Iowa Now” interviewed six former students about her influence on their writing. Listen to their inspiring accounts.
Terryl Bandy portrait

Trowbridge’s topo pro

UI senior produces detailed topographic maps of earthquake-prone areas in California
By: Richard C. Lewis  |  2016.09.22  |  04:18 pm
One University of Iowa senior has channeled her love for geology to produce highly detailed topographical maps of earthquake-prone areas in Southern California. Terryl Bandy will present the results of her summer project at the Geological Society of America meeting on Sept. 25.
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Breaking through the shell

Researchers create technique for opening insects’ exoskeletons to study living cells
By: Richard C. Lewis  |  2016.09.20  |  04:17 pm
Insects are tough animals to study. One reason is their armor-like coating, called an exoskeleton, which protects their organs. Researchers have discovered a technique to open the exoskeleton in order to study living organs and cells.
color-coded earthquake model

Quake reader

UI professor performs critical earthquake analyses
By: Richard C. Lewis  |  2016.09.14  |  12:01 pm
Soon after major earthquakes occur, Bill Barnhart produces information that helps the global community estimate deaths and damage. Barnhart, assistant professor in the UI’s Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, analyzes ground movement during a quake and supplies that intelligence to the U.S. National Earthquake Information Center.

Parkinson's disease protection may begin in the gut

UI researchers find intestinal cells’ immune response protects vital neurons
By: Richard C. Lewis  |  2016.09.14  |  08:25 am
The gut may play a key role in preventing the onset of Parkinson's disease. UI biologists found that in roundworms, an immune response from intestinal cells sparks a series of chemical signals that ultimately preserves neurons whose death is associated with Parkinson's. The results appear in the journal "Cell Reports."

UI ranked 33rd among public universities by 'US News'

College of Engineering, Tippie College of Business also in top 50
By: Office of Strategic Communication  |  2016.09.13  |  04:23 pm
The University of Iowa moved up one spot to No. 33 in the latest rankings of the nation’s best public universities, published by the magazine "U.S. News & World Report."
UI students studying water quality

UI wins $3 million grant to launch water sustainability graduate program

Students will dive deep to train for STEM careers inside, outside of academia
By: Rebekah Tilley and Andrea Zeek  |  2016.09.13  |  04:17 pm
A new Sustainable Water Development graduate program, inaugurated with a grant from the National Science Foundation, will prepare UI students for careers as engineers, entrepreneurs, professors, or in other professions in the STEM fields.
hancher auditorium grand opening scene

Standing ovation

Speakers, blessings, and performances introduce Hancher Auditorium to the world during grand opening ceremony Sept. 9
By: Office of Strategic Communication  |  2016.09.12  |  01:08 pm
Hundreds of enthusiastic patrons and well-wishers from across the country, including local, state, and national leaders, gave a standing ovation to the University of Iowa's new Hancher Auditorium during a grand opening ceremony on Friday, Sept. 9.

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