Academics
Blumberg's research says sleep movements don't result from dreaming
Monday, June 24, 2013
UI psychology professor Mark Blumberg's research shows that babies' brains are learning how to use their muscles and limbs while they are deep in slumber.
Barron says scholarships for summer courses support student success
Friday, June 21, 2013
Michael Barron, UI director of admissions, says that offering instate, first-year UI students scholarships for one full summer course load is part of the UI's approach to ensuring student success and helping students keep on track to graduate in four years.
Meet the UI grads behind a top 10 grossing educational app
Friday, June 14, 2013
Three University of Iowa recent graduates collaborated with UI professors to create a nursing exam prep app that has been downloaded 60,000 times.
UI biomedical researcher named a 2013 Pew Scholar
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Qi Wu, assistant professor of pharmacology in the UI Carver College of Medicine, has been selected as a 2013 Pew Scholar in the Biomedical Sciences.
Avoiding Turkey
Thursday, June 13, 2013
A group of UI law students will study in Jordan instead of Turkey this summer, after political demonstrations in Istanbul turned violent this week.
CLAS announces new names for Geography, Geoscience departments
Thursday, June 13, 2013
While their teaching and research missions remain unchanged, two College of Liberal Arts and Sciences departments have new names.
A place for artists to thrive
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
The collaborative atmosphere forged at Studio Arts will soon be found in a state-of-the-art facility—an exciting prospect for students and faculty alike. The facility will feature stunning spaces, premier equipment, and valuable proximity to central campus.
Iowa and the arts
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
For more than a century, the University of Iowa has offered students like Jessica Pray a chance to realize their potential in the performing and visual arts, helping the arts maintain a fundamental role in higher education.
Kelly motivates students, earns Collegiate Teaching Award
Monday, June 10, 2013
Professor Mitchell Kelly's influence on future teachers and his personal, inspiring approach to his work have earned him the 2012-13 Collegiate Teaching Award, the College of Education’s highest honor recognizing excellence in teaching.
Nursing professor influences hospice training in India
Monday, June 10, 2013
Joann (Jo) Eland, UI College of Nursing associate professor, took a group of 18 students to India this past academic year, where she taught a three-week course titled "Hospice, Pain, and Palliative Care."
A summer research program with a twist
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
The FUTURE in Biomedicine program brings faculty and students from Iowa's primarily undergraduate institutions to work with UI biomedical scientists in summer-long research collaborations.
Revving up his career
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Thanks to the University of Iowa College of Education's REACH (Realizing Educational and Career Hopes) Program, Daniel Peters has landed a dream job with Carousel Nissan in Iowa City, where the car connoisseur is contributing his time and talents.
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