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Board of Regents selects firm to assist with UI presidential search

Thursday, November 12, 2020
The Board of Regents, State of Iowa, has selected AGB Search from Washington, D.C., as the firm to assist with the selection of the next president at the University of Iowa.
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Reimagining Campus Safety Action Committee announces town hall meetings to gather campus input

Thursday, November 12, 2020
The University of Iowa’s Reimagining Campus Safety Action Committee is making progress on creating a shared vision for a safe and inclusive campus for every member of the community.
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Dance Gala stays in motion on virtual stage

Wednesday, November 11, 2020
The 39th anniversary of the University of Iowa Dance Gala will include the same high level of professionalism and artistry it always has, but audiences will tune in online to watch students bring to life works created by six Department of Dance faculty members.
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UI presidential search committee announced

Tuesday, November 10, 2020
The Board of Regents, State of Iowa, has announced the names of the University of Iowa Presidential Search Committee. The committee is charged with identifying finalists for the board’s consideration to become the next president of the UI.

Mining consumer reviews for innovation gold

Wednesday, November 4, 2020
A soon-to-be published study by University of Iowa researchers finds that companies can find ideas for innovative new products in the consumer review sections on e-commerce websites like Amazon.

Inside the history of contested elections

UI grad Lana Zak of CBS News interviews UI College of Law Professor Dereck Muller about the history of contested elections and what to expect this year.
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The Milky Way galaxy has a clumpy halo

Monday, October 19, 2020
Astronomers at the University of Iowa have determined our galaxy is surrounded by a clumpy halo of hot gases that is continually being supplied with material ejected by birthing or dying stars. The halo also may be where matter unaccounted for since the birth of the universe may reside.
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Stay in touch with your emotions to reduce pandemic-induced stress

Wednesday, October 14, 2020
The coronavirus has ushered in a lot of stress. A team of psychologists at the University of Iowa say people can reduce stress by identifying their emotions and taking mindful action to address them. The findings come from a national survey gauging how Americans are faring during the pandemic.

Reassigned employees help State Hygienic Lab near milestones

A number of University of Iowa employees temporarily reassigned have helped the State Hygienic Laboratory (SHL) near some milestones related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The employees helped fill critical roles in the testing process over the summer as the SHL expanded its capabilities to meet explosive demand for testing. The lab is fast approaching having conducted half a million COVID-19 tests...
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University of Iowa presidential search committee co-chairs named

Tuesday, October 13, 2020
The Board of Regents, State of Iowa, has announced that Sandy Daack-Hirsch, associate professor and interim executive associate dean of the College of Nursing, and John Keller, dean of the Graduate College, will serve as co-chairs of the University of Iowa Presidential Search Committee.
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President Harreld announces plan for retirement

Thursday, October 1, 2020
University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld has asked the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, to begin a search for the UI’s next president. Harreld, whose contract runs through June 2023, has informed the board of his desire to retire as soon as a successor can be appointed.

UI museums and libraries win $200,000 grant to expand senior programming in Iowa

Tuesday, September 29, 2020
A $222,327 grant to the University of Iowa will allow an expansion of the Stanley Museum of Art's Senior Living Communities Program, which brings art programming and interactive activities to seniors in long-term care facilities in Iowa. The grant is part of $13.8 million in funding under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Grants for Museums and Libraries announced Sept...