Academics

Grewal comments on Supreme Court decision

Friday, June 13, 2014
UI law professor Andy Grewal analyzes why the U.S. Supreme Court may have decided not to hear a case from a lower court rejecting a tax maneuver.
David Gould in Las Vegas

Town meets UI gown as part of Las Vegas' Downtown Project

Thursday, June 12, 2014
Several UI faculty members participated in a faculty summit as part of the Downtown Project that's reviving downtown Las Vegas, headed by David Gould, public scholar in the UI Obermann Center for Advanced Studies.

Media Advisory: UI College of Education to host assistive technology institute in Red Oak

Thursday, June 12, 2014
Teachers, parents, and service providers are among 30 participants who plan to attend the University of Iowa College of Education's Assistive Technology Summer Institute June 18 and 19 in Red Oak, Iowa. Hosted by the college's Iowa Center for Assistive Technology Education and Research, the institute provides hands-on learning opportunities to use assistive technology products in classroom...
UI law professor Lea VanderVelde discusses the legacy of the Dred Scott decision in the August chambers of the Supreme Court

VanderVelde speaks to U.S. Supreme Court about Dred Scott

Thursday, June 12, 2014
UI law professor Lea VanderVelde discusses the legacy of the Dred Scott decision in the august chambers of the Supreme Court of the United States, with an introduction by Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
an iPhone is stuck in sand near a footprint.

Recycling app makes UI student accidental entrepreneur

Thursday, June 12, 2014
A trip to Mexico inspired UI international studies major Blake Rupe to develop an app that encourages people to do something about litter.
Dad with young son sitting on his shoulders

Media tip sheet: Experts for Father's Day

Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 15. To help honor dads, the University of Iowa is offering a list of experts who can talk about a range of topics from the role fathers play in society to how they communicate with their infant children.

Stock prognosticators?

Wednesday, June 11, 2014
A first of its kind study by researchers at the University of Iowa suggests Yahoo’s finance message boards have a small degree of ability to predict stock price movements.

Media Advisory: UI College of Education to host statewide discussion of school leadership

Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Superintendents from across Iowa will gather on the the University of Iowa campus with faculty from the College of Education and Tippie College of Business Thursday, June 12, to discuss the current and future state of school leadership, as well as how to connect Iowa's schools with the business world.
sun in blue sky

Media tip sheet: Experts for summer fun, safety, and keeping young minds challenged

Monday, June 9, 2014
To help adults and children stay safe while having fun this summer, the University of Iowa is offering a list of experts who can talk about everything from bike safety to preventing sunburn.

From classroom to career

Monday, June 9, 2014
More faculty-led classes than ever before are encouraging University of Iowa undergraduates to perform internships, network in their chosen field, sharpen resumes, and hone interview techniques.
Exterior of Humboldt High School

UI rates Humboldt high in AP courses

Monday, June 9, 2014
Humboldt High School in Humboldt, Iowa, was ranked among the top 50 schools in Iowa for offering Advancement Placement courses, earning this honor through the UI College of Education Belin-Blank Center's AP index.
Portrait of President Sally Mason

Progress and points of pride

Friday, June 6, 2014
University of Iowa President Sally Mason shares a letter with the campus community, highlighting progress and points of pride from the past year and thanking everyone for their contributions, dedication, and hard work.