Parents & Families

Marilynne Robinson, according to her students and friends

Former students recall Robinson’s influence on their careers

By: Cristóbal McKinney | 2016.09.23 | 11:59 am

Upon the announcement of Marilynne Robinson’s retirement last spring, “Iowa Now” interviewed six former students about her influence on their writing. Listen to their inspiring accounts.

Trowbridge’s topo pro

UI senior produces detailed topographic maps of earthquake-prone areas in California

By: Richard C. Lewis | 2016.09.22 | 04:18 pm

One University of Iowa senior has channeled her love for geology to produce highly detailed topographical maps of earthquake-prone areas in Southern California. Terryl Bandy will present the results of her summer project at the Geological Society of America meeting on Sept. 25.

5 things students forget

Don’t overlook these easy-to-miss dates, deadlines, and resources

By: Cristóbal McKinney | 2016.09.21 | 01:48 pm

Here are five important dates, deadlines, or resources that students often miss.

Breaking through the shell

Researchers create technique for opening insects’ exoskeletons to study living cells

By: Richard C. Lewis | 2016.09.20 | 04:17 pm

Insects are tough animals to study. One reason is their armor-like coating, called an exoskeleton, which protects their organs. Researchers have discovered a technique to open the exoskeleton in order to study living organs and cells.

7 places to take your visiting parents

By: Mikael Mulugeta | 2016.09.20 | 10:30 am

Check out this list of activities that should keep both family members and students entertained on the UI campus.

Corridor Business Journal Koontz says creative fundraisers build stronger connections

External Media | 2016.09.19 | 03:19 pm

Richard Koontz, director of the Larned A. Waterman Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center in the University of Iowa College of Law, says creative fundraisers build strong connections between nonprofit organizations and their communities.

Iowa Public Radio Durnev discusses Airbnb and the sharing economy

External Media | 2016.09.19 | 03:18 pm

Art Durnev, assistant professor of finance in the Tippie College of Business, is a guest on Iowa Public Radio's River to River program and discusses the sharing economy and efforts by local governments to regulate it.

Poets & Quants Tippie business analytics undergrads have almost 100 percent placement rate

External Media | 2016.09.19 | 03:17 pm

The field of business analytics is growing so fast that almost all of the students graduating from the Tippie College of Business' undergraduate Business Analytics and Information Systems (BAIS) program in its first three years have found jobs.

New Creative Space in UI College of Engineering

Engineering library opens new Creative Space

Users can explore new technology, including virtual reality, 3-D scanning

By: Andrea Zeek | 2016.09.19 | 11:25 am

University of Iowa students have a new resource to explore the latest in virtual reality, 3-D scanning and modeling, and wearable technology.

President Bruce Harreld receives the UI Presidential Medallion

Week of Inspiration culminates in presidential program

Students, staff, faculty, and community members enjoy week of events

By: Sara Diedrich | 2016.09.19 | 11:17 am

The Presidential Program and Reception, held Sept. 16 at Hancher Auditorium, was part of a series of events for students, staff, faculty, and community members.

Parents & Families

Marilynne Robinson, according to her students and friends

Trowbridge’s topo pro

5 things students forget

Breaking through the shell

7 places to take your visiting parents

Corridor Business Journal Koontz says creative fundraisers build stronger connections

Iowa Public Radio Durnev discusses Airbnb and the sharing economy

Poets & Quants Tippie business analytics undergrads have almost 100 percent placement rate

Engineering library opens new Creative Space

Week of Inspiration culminates in presidential program

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