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Out of the box: UI students build new remote telescope in Arizona
Thursday, July 2, 2015
The UI will now have a better glimpse of the galaxies, thanks to a group of students who built and commissioned a state-of-the-art telescope in Arizona.
Feeling like pros
Thursday, July 2, 2015
For the first time, the University of Iowa's School of Music is paying cast members of the summer opera.
Stanley Plumly receives Truman Capote Award
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Maryland's state Poet Laureate has been awarded the largest annual cash prize in English-language literary criticism by the UI for his most recent book.
More hiring by Iowa businesses makes it easier for UI grads to stay in-state
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
More Iowa businesses are hiring more employees, making it easier for UI's Class of 2015 to find jobs in the state.
UI presidential search committee to meet July 2
Monday, June 29, 2015
The University of Iowa Presidential Search and Screen Committee will hold a telephonic meeting on Thursday, July 2, from noon to 1 pm. Live audio streaming during the meeting and a recording upon its conclusion will be available.
UI Alumni Association presents Distinguished Alumni Awards
Thursday, June 25, 2015
On June 13, 2015, the University of Iowa Alumni Association (UIAA) awarded Distinguished Alumni Awards, its highest honor, to 14 esteemed recipients.
Mason appoints new faculty athletics representative
Thursday, June 25, 2015
University of Iowa President Sally Mason has appointed David Drake to serve as one of two representatives who advise the president, monitor compliance with student athlete eligibility and other National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules, and serve as the UI’s institutional voice at national meetings and conferences.
UI studies impact of marijuana on driving
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
A new study conducted at the University of Iowa’s National Advanced Driving Simulator has found drivers who use alcohol and marijuana together weave more on a virtual roadway than drivers who use either substance independently. However, the cocktail of alcohol and marijuana does not double the effect of the impairment.
Health matters at the UI
Monday, June 22, 2015
The University of Iowa was among nine recipients June 18 of the Healthy Iowa Award given each year by the Iowa Department of Public Health and the Healthiest State Initiative.
UI recognized nationally as having one of the lowest student loan default rates
Thursday, June 18, 2015
The University of Iowa was recognized by BestColleges.com as one of the top 25 public universities nationally for having one of the lowest student loan default rates. The UI was ranked as the 12th best public university with the lowest student default rate out of more than 700 public universities.
How do toddlers use tablets?
Thursday, June 18, 2015
A team of University of Iowa researchers studied more than 200 YouTube videos of infants and toddlers using tablets and found that most showed a moderate ability to use the devices.
I-Corps equips enterprising researchers with business savvy
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
A new partnership between the University of Iowa and the National Science Foundation will help Iowa inventors who need help starting a business to take their inventions to market.
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