Academics

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UI scientists help unlock mysteries shrouding the origins of the universe

After aiding in discovery of the “God particle” that scientists say could unlock mysteries shrouding the origins of the universe, researchers with Iowa State University and the University of Iowa, including UI Physics and Astronomy professor Yasar Onel, are involved in a second experiment they hope will reveal more revolutionary science.
Miriam facetimes a friend who also learned of her medical school match.

It's a match!

Monday, March 23, 2015
Friday was Match Day—the day when more medical school graduates around the world learned where they would be doing their residencies. The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine has 154 medical students graduating this year.

Four UI faculty members win top teaching award

Monday, March 23, 2015
Four University of Iowa faculty members have won the 2015 President and Provost Award for Teaching Excellence. The recipients are Cinda Coggins-Mosher, Sara Sanders, and Kate Cowles, all in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Marcy Rosenbaum in the Carver College of Medicine.
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3D satellite, GPS earthquake maps isolate impacts in real time

Monday, March 23, 2015
Technology in space and on the ground is helping University of Iowa researchers find out information about an earthquake's impact faster, increasing response times to areas that need aid most.

CIC member universities together have a powerful voice

Friday, March 20, 2015
Mention the University of Iowa's membership in the Big Ten Athletic Conference, and most people think sports. But there's far more to it than that. The UI also benefits from an academic collaboration with other Big Ten universities and the University of Chicago through its membership in the Committee on Institutional Cooperation.

The Student Experience: Ally Disterhoft

Thursday, March 19, 2015
Ally Disterhoft has always dreamt big. She has the poster to prove it.
Retiring University of Iowa President Sally Mason talks about some of the university’s achievements Monday to a crowd at the Putnam Museum in Davenport.

Mason shares university's history, achievements

University of Iowa President Sally Mason may be retiring at the end of the school year, but on Monday, she stopped in Davenport to share some Hawkeye history.

$3 million gift to support students, faculty, and innovation in College of Engineering

Thursday, March 12, 2015
R. William “Bill” Van Sant and Marilyn J. Van Sant, of Bayfield, Wisconsin, have established a $3 million bequest for the University of Iowa College of Engineering that will have an impact across the college, supporting scholarships, faculty and innovation.

Iowa Now Minute - 3/12/15

Thursday, March 12, 2015
"Iowa Now Minute" is a 60-second roundup highlighting recent UI activities, research, public engagement, and campus life. Look for a new video every Thursday.

The Student Experience: Grant Young

Wednesday, March 11, 2015
When Grant Young came to the University of Iowa four years ago, it was an easy choice to major in biochemistry and pre-med. His urge to volunteer kicked in, leading to work in the Burn Treatment Center and as a research assistant studying the genetic mutations that cause muscular dystrophy.

Iowa Board of Regents March 11 roundup

Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Following are highlights from the Iowa Board of Regents Wednesday, March 11, meeting on the University of Iowa campus.