Breadcrumb Home University of Iowa president discusses Mercy Hospital's bankruptcy, academic freedom and more Wednesday, August 9, 2023 https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/river-to-river/2023-08-09/university-io… University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson discusses the UI's move to acquire Mercy Hospital of Iowa City and shares her thoughts on academic freedom, the independence of public universities, and more.