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UI researchers study rural access to health care specialties

Wednesday, January 21, 2015
An ongoing series of studies by University of Iowa researchers shows that access to a variety of specialty health care fields are more accessible than thought in rural Iowa—including oncology, urology, and now otolaryngology—but that access could be threatened depending on how health care reforms are implemented.

Youth Ballet and School of Dance add to adult program

Wednesday, January 21, 2015
The University of Iowa Department of Dance outreach program—the University of Iowa Youth Ballet and School of Dance—has recently added a third level to their adult classical ballet program.

Storm Lake Scholars Program providing first-generation students chance at degree

Tuesday, January 20, 2015
The Storm Lake Scholars Program is providing first-generation students from the northwest Iowa town the opportunity for a University of Iowa degree—at no cost.

Storm Lake Scholars Program offers resources, support

Tuesday, January 20, 2015
A new scholarship is providing up to 10 first-generation students from Storm Lake, Iowa, the opportunity to attend the University of Iowa at no cost.

Media advisory: President Mason media availability on Jan. 21

Tuesday, January 20, 2015
University of Iowa President Sally Mason will meet with media representatives to share updates on the university and take questions on the record at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 101 Jessup Hall.
President Mason takes a selfie with UI students.

President Mason to retire from the University of Iowa

Thursday, January 15, 2015
Sally Mason has announced she will retire on August 1st after serving as president of the University of Iowa for eight years. Mason will turn 65 in May and says the timing feels right both personally and professionally.

About Sally Mason

Thursday, January 15, 2015
A backgrounder provides key accomplishments and life milestones of University of Iowa President Sally Mason, who officially announced her retirement as UI president after eight years of service and leadership, effective August 1st.
MLK illustration by Aubrey Hart, UI BFA Graphic Design '15

UI celebrates life of Martin Luther King Jr.

Thursday, January 15, 2015
An annual University of Iowa celebration honoring the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. and addressing contemporary human rights issues will be held Jan. 19-31.

UI focus on food unites and inspires

Thursday, January 15, 2015
It started with an idea: organize academics, campus activities, and community events around a central theme, spanning a semester at a time. And what topic could whet one’s appetite for the initial Theme Semester? Why, food, of course.

Venture School coming to help entrepreneurs in Council Bluffs, Quad Cities, Iowa City

Wednesday, January 14, 2015
The University of Iowa’s Venture School business start-up program for entrepreneurs is on its way to Council Bluffs, the Quad Cities, and Iowa City.

UI's first female vice president honored

Wednesday, January 14, 2015
The University of Iowa Committee on the Celebration of Excellence and Achievement Among Women announces that the Distinguished Achievement Award for Faculty has been renamed the May Brodbeck Distinguished Achievement Award for Faculty in honor of the UI's first female vice president.

UI's small business IT consulting service expands to western Iowa

Tuesday, January 13, 2015
A new initiative from the University of Iowa provides IT consulting services to small businesses throughout Iowa, and new offices were opened today, Tuesday, Jan. 13, in Sioux City and Council Bluffs to join the original office that opened last year in Iowa City.