Academics
Students connect with sports organizations
Friday, February 27, 2015
When it comes to connecting University of Iowa students with major organizations in the sports world, Dan Matheson has it covered.
Iowa law professor discusses racial disparities in the U.S.
Friday, February 27, 2015
University of Iowa law professor Angela Onwuachi-Willig says if the races are ever to come closer to understanding one another, the lessons have to start when children are young.
UI scholars awarded $86,060 to support innovative teaching with technology
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Four University of Iowa scholars were awarded a total of $86,060 in support of their innovative approaches to teaching with technology.
Iowa Now Minute - 2/26/15
Thursday, February 26, 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.
Wells family establishes fund to provide scholarships for UI students from Van Buren County
Thursday, February 26, 2015
The family of Wayne and Jean Wells has established a new scholarship fund for University of Iowa students from Van Buren County who are pursuing a business degree. The gift provides an endowed fund that will pay out scholarships annually in perpetuity, helping generations of Southeast Iowa students.
Anthropocene, front and center
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
If a geological age can have a “moment,” the Anthropocene is having its right now. Increasingly popular and recognizable, the term was coined 15 years ago by Nobel laureate and atmospheric chemist Paul Crutzen to denote the present geological time interval. The Anthropocene will be front and center at a three-day interdisciplinary Obermann symposium on the UI campus, March 5-7.
UI selects rural schools for rigorous STEM program
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
University of Iowa’s Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development empowers high-ability, middle school students in rural districts through a rigorous, extracurricular math and science program.
Researcher finds Chilean clues to Earth's climate change history
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
A picturesque Chilean lake may hold the clues to one of Earth's largest climate change events, and give scientists predictions about future climate change. A group of University of Iowa researchers digs through the evidence.
UI VP for Human Resources Sue Buckley announces retirement
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Sue Buckley, the University of Iowa’s long-time vice president for human resources, has announced that she will retire on June 30.
App helps hospitals prepare by streaming crash scenes
Friday, February 20, 2015
After a car crash, it’s a race against time to get the right treatment to people who are hurt.The University of Iowa has developed a new smart phone app to bring the crash scene to the E.R.
University of Iowa announces first three-year majors
Friday, February 20, 2015
First-year undergraduates headed to the University of Iowa this fall can sign up for Iowa Degree in Three—a new accelerated program designed for motivated students who want to graduate faster and cut costs.
President Mason shares progress on enrollment and three year graduation program
Thursday, February 19, 2015
University of Iowa President Sally Mason on Thursday outlined significant progress on some of her key goals over the next few months, which include increasing enrollment and positioning the university.
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