Academics
Popularity of UI’s creative writing major explodes
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Two years into its existence, the UI’s English and creative writing major has exceeded expectations for enrollment, boasting 526 students in fall 2017. Faculty and students say enrollment in the program shows a passion for creative writing at the UI.
Former US archivist and UI alumna uncovers, fights human rights abuses around the world
Monday, February 26, 2018
Trudy Huskamp Peterson, University of Iowa alumna and former acting archivist of the United States, circles the globe to assist in organizing and safeguarding human rights records.
UI College of Engineering’s Annex ushers in new era of education
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
The Annex at the Seamans Center for the Engineering Arts and Sciences offers additional classroom and research space, including a fluids workshop with high-tech wind tunnel, water channel, towing tank, and channel flume. The Annex also houses the college’s expanded Student Development Center, which offers academic and career counseling.
UI named top producer of US Fulbright students for third consecutive year
Monday, February 19, 2018
The University of Iowa has again been named a top producer of Fulbright students for 2017–18 with 16 recipients, marking the third year in a row the university has achieved the elite ranking.
UI dentistry student studies socioeconomics of dental care
Monday, February 19, 2018
UI College of Dentistry students focus on a variety of topics, from improved ways to apply dental sealants to a woman’s risk of having a baby with a cleft palate if she consumes alcohol during her pregnancy. Graduate student Frankie Chyi is studying the connection between dentistry and socioeconomic status.
From Writers’ Workshop graduate to world-renowned choreographer
Monday, February 19, 2018
Lin Hwai-min came to the University of Iowa as an International Writing Program participant, then joined the Writers’ Workshop. A few years later—and after a life-altering dance class—he founded Taiwan’s first professional dance company.
Critically acclaimed writing teacher, Writers’ Workshop professor calls attention to aesthetics
Monday, February 12, 2018
Growing up surrounded by educators, Margot Livesey wanted to do something different. Yet, the critically acclaimed author eventually ended up teaching at the prestigious Iowa Writers' Workshop.
UI translation minor aims to bridge gaps between individuals, cultures
Monday, February 5, 2018
The University of Iowa’s undergraduate minor in translation builds on the UI’s long history in the field, including the founding of the first translation workshop in the US, in 1962. Find out how the new minor is helping undergraduates succeed.
UI students named to president’s list for fall 2017
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
More than 300 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the president’s list for the 2017 fall semester.
UI students named to dean’s list for fall 2017
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
More than 5,000 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the dean’s list for the 2017 fall semester.
UI students receive degrees after 2017 fall semester
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
The University of Iowa awarded more than 1,200 degrees at the close of the 2017 fall semester.
Removing barriers to learning for UI students with disabilities
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
The director of the University of Iowa’s Student Disability Services explains available academic accommodations while a student and faculty member discuss their experiences with them.
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