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‘US News & World Report’ releases latest graduate, professional program rankings

Tuesday, March 29, 2022
The University of Iowa continues to climb in the U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate School rankings. According to the 2023 report, 66 UI colleges and programs were recognized among the best in their field. Four of these programs, all in the College of Nursing, received a top-10 ranking.
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How Christine Grant Changed the Game

Monday, March 28, 2022
On the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the University of Iowa celebrates the legacy of the athletics administrator who helped level the playing field nationally and sparked a women's sports revolution.
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Iowa named national leader in women's leadership, representation

Thursday, March 24, 2022
With President Barbara Wilson leading the institution and a majority of colleges led by women , the University of Iowa was named a national leader in gender equality in a 2022 study by the Eos Foundation.

UI faculty make impact in translating diverse population into representation in West Liberty

For about 10 years, West Liberty has had a Latino-majority population but it wasn't until this year that the city was represented by a Latino-majority city council. Alongside Dana Dominguez, Omar Martinez, Jose Zacarias, Cara McFerren, and Diane Beranek serve on the council, along with Mayor Katie McCullough.

Four instructors earn UI's highest teaching honor

Thursday, March 10, 2022
Four University of Iowa faculty members were awarded the University of Iowa’s top honor in recognition of their years of outstanding teaching.
The University of Iowa hosted 7 dance teams inside Hancher Auditorium March 5 for the 2022 Nachte Raho dance competition. The Bollywood fusion dance competition pitted seven dance teams from around the country against each other for prize money. Presented

Nachte Raho makes thrilling return to Hancher Auditorium

Wednesday, March 9, 2022
The University of Iowa hosted the 2022 Nachte Raho dance competition March 5, 2022 inside Hancher Auditorium
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‘Cancer in Iowa’ report urges return to screening after COVID-19 put some on pause

Monday, March 7, 2022
41% of U.S. adults delayed or avoided medical care—including cancer screening tests—in 2020. While the extent of the impact of this decrease in screenings is unknown, it’s possible it may have led to delayed diagnoses and increases in avoidable cancer deaths.
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Remembering Henry B. Tippie: A Visionary Entrepreneur

Monday, February 21, 2022
During his lifetime, Henry B. Tippie traveled from the fields of Iowa to the world of Wall Street, thanks to his commitment to hard work, integrity, and generosity—and to his University of Iowa degree.
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Installation ceremony for President Barbara Wilson will be Feb. 25

Thursday, February 17, 2022
The installation ceremony for the University of Iowa’s 22nd president, Barbara Wilson, will take place at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, at Hancher Auditorium.

6 faculty members awarded for excellence

Thursday, February 17, 2022
The Board of Regents, State of Iowa, honored six University of Iowa faculty members for their exceptional contributions and sustained record of excellence.
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Richard O. Jacobson Foundation gives $70 million to expand health care for Iowans

This is the largest donation the University of Iowa has received in its 175-year history.

UI commits funding to recruit, retain faculty with new program

Thursday, February 3, 2022
A new program created in 2021 to recruit and retain faculty, including those from underrepresented backgrounds, has committed more than $4 million to support 25 positions in its first year.