Faculty
2022 Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Award recipients honored
Thursday, November 10, 2022
Seven University of Iowa alumni and faculty who served their country in the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corp, and U.S. Air Force were honored with the 2022 Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Award.
Native American Heritage Month: Stanley Museum of Art features important works of Indigenous art
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
To celebrate Native American Heritage Month, the University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art pulled together a shortlist of objects created by Indigenous North American artists for us to learn about.
Dance Gala returns to Hancher with themes of mental health, inclusivity
Monday, November 7, 2022
The University of Iowa Dance Gala will perform at Hancher Auditorium for the first time in two years — and will include a poignant performance inspired by mental illness.
Spak to serve on EPA air-quality advisory panel
Friday, November 4, 2022
Scott Spak, associate professor in the School of Planning and Public Affairs and senior research fellow at the Public Policy Center at the University of Iowa, has been chosen to serve on an advisory panel for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Spak will be a member of the EPA's Science Advisory Board and will evaluate a model utilized by the EPA to measure changes in adverse health effects...
New study finds Martian crust more complex, evolved than previously thought
Friday, November 4, 2022
A new study finds the original crust on Mars is more complex, and evolved, than previously thought. Researchers led by Valerie Payré determined the Martian crust has greater concentrations of the silicon, which may mean Mars’ original surface may have been similar to Earth’s first crust.
Reminder: Extreme weather protocol on campus
Thursday, November 3, 2022
With winter weather returning to Iowa City, it’s important for the campus community to get reacquainted with the University of Iowa’s Extreme Weather Plan.
Photos celebrate UI global experience during International Education Week
Thursday, November 3, 2022
The UI will celebrate International Education Week Nov. 14–18. International Education Week celebrates the many ways international education and exchange opportunities prepare people for community-building in both national and international settings.
ICYMI: Homecoming 2022
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
The University of Iowa’s 2022 Homecoming festivities provided faculty, staff, students, and alumni with a lot to cheer about throughout the week, including a 33-13 victory over Northwestern at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 29.
Researchers create new model to detect COVID’s effects using chest X-rays
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Iowa researchers have created an advanced model that can detect lung damage in long-COVID patients using a simple chest X-ray. The model takes data points from 3D CT lung scans and transfers them to be diagnosed by 2D chest X-ray equipment, which is more commonly available and less costly.
Iowa's world-class wrestling facility to be named for Goschke family
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Pending Board of Regents, State of Iowa, approval at its meeting on Nov. 9–10, the University of Iowa will name its new world-class wrestling training facility in honor of Doug and Ann Goschke’s generous support.
Parekh appointed chair of Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Friday, October 28, 2022
Kalpaj Parekh has been named chair and departmental executive officer of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery with University of Iowa Health Care, following a national search. Parekh’s appointment is effective Nov. 1. He has served as interim chair of the department since September 2021. The Board of Regents, State of Iowa, approved the university’s request to establish a freestanding...
International Writing Program resident Karunatilaka wins 2022 Booker Prize
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Shehan Karunatilaka, spring 2022 resident of the University of Iowa International Writing Program (IWP), has been honored with the 2022 Booker Prize for his second novel, "The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida."
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