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UI program explores the science of art

A program offered by the UI's Jacobson Institute for Youth Entrepreneurship brought high school business teachers to Iowa City's Lasansky Studio to learn the scientific principles behind the art of printmaking.

How the Brexit vote could impact Iowa

James Leach, university chair in public affairs and professor in the College of Law, comments on the possible impacts Iowa could feel if British voters opt out of the European Union.
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The University of Iowa must remain a world-class institution

Thursday, June 23, 2016
Though the university faces fiscal challenges, President Harreld says the UI must "keep our promise to deliver that same excellent education to subsequent generations of University of Iowa students."
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UI unveils new ATV virtual reality simulator

Wednesday, June 22, 2016
A new virtual reality simulator described as "a giant video game controller" will help University of Iowa researchers study how and why people lose control while driving all-terrain vehicles.

UI researchers find method that could cut staph diagnosis from 2 days to 3 hours

Wednesday, June 22, 2016
The more immediate test results could be especially beneficial for patients suspected of having MRSA, a type of staph bacterium that has been linked to life-threatening infections in the bloodstream, lungs, and heart.
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UI Children's Hospital nationally ranked by 'U.S. News & World Report'

Tuesday, June 21, 2016
"U.S. News & World Report" has ranked University of Iowa Children’s Hospital in eight specialties in the 2016–17 Best Children's Hospital rankings. UI Children's Hospital is the only hospital in Iowa nationally ranked for pediatric care.

Azeez Butali and team receive 3-year Carver grant

Monday, June 20, 2016
The team has received a three-year, $597,645 Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust grant to develop a biorepository for oral health and disease research.

UI intends to appoint Scott Beckner new assistant vice president and director of public safety

Thursday, June 16, 2016
The University of Iowa intends to appoint Scott R. Beckner to the position of assistant vice president and director of public safety, pending approval from the Board of Regents, State of Iowa.

Mandela Fellows to start UI visit Friday, June 17

Thursday, June 16, 2016
The University of Iowa will host 25 young business and government leaders from several African countries this summer as part of the U.S. State Department’s Mandela Washington Fellowship for African Leaders, who will arrive on campus Friday, June 17, for a six-week visit.

UI scientists using sunlight, water to make clean energy

Wednesday, June 15, 2016
University of Iowa researchers are working with a California-based startup company to develop a globally feasible, sustainable energy source.

McGehee, Reininga appointed to new roles at UI Center for Computer-Aided Design

Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Meet the new directors of the UI's National Advanced Driving Simulator and the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program at the UI Center for Computer-Aided Design.

Faculty affiliated with UI DeLTA Center receive $5.77 million grant

Monday, June 13, 2016
A team of faculty members affiliated with the University of Iowa’s DeLTA Center has been awarded a $5.77 million grant from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development to study a critical component of cognitive development known as categorization.