Academics

Pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong

Finance professor encounters Hong Kong protests up close

Friday, October 24, 2014
UI finance professor Art Durnev describes his experience teaching at the Tippie School of Management's Hong Kong MBA program, which is at the epicenter of Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests.

Regents approve new UI master of science degree in health policy

Thursday, October 23, 2014
The Master of Science in Health Policy degree program, formally approved Thursday, Oct. 23, by the Iowa Board of Regents, will equip students with advanced training in health policy analysis. The new degree will be offered by the Department of Health Management and Policy in the UI College of Public Health beginning in spring 2015.

Archaeologists dig into hidden Native American history in Iowa

Tuesday, October 21, 2014
This spring, the University of Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist is getting a closer look at two pieces of Native American history in Iowa that researchers still know little about.
University of Iowa student Paul Smith answers a question during class at the Pappajohn Business Building in Iowa City on Friday, Sept. 26.

UI soft skills training makes students more employable

Monday, October 20, 2014
Soft skills—those that focus on things like communication and collaboration—are in greater demand by employers, and programs in the Tippie College of Business and Pomerantz Career Center are helping UI students learn those skills.
Assistant professor Daryl Cameron

UI professor discusses psychology behind political ads

Monday, October 20, 2014
The Gazette asked Daryl Cameron, UI assistant professor of psychology, to analyze the tactics used in political ads that have been blistering the Eastern Iowa airwaves.
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Electing to enhance their job prospects

Monday, October 20, 2014
Midterm elections are coming up, and a new U.S. president will be voted into office in just two years. While many voters dread the aggressive political campaigning that is sure to come, some students at the University of Iowa use the opportunity to advance their careers.

M.B.A. student receives scholarship from U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Friday, October 17, 2014
Tippie College of Business M.B.A. student Julian Valencia was awarded a $10,000 scholarship from the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at the organization's annual conference.

Climate pioneer James Hansen reflects on working with Van Allen

Friday, October 17, 2014
James Hansen visited the University of Iowa on Thursday, Oct. 16, to speak in the UI Public Policy Center’s “Meeting the Renewable Energy Challenge” symposium.
Louis W. Uccellini speaking

Weather-ready nation: NWS director talks to UI community

Thursday, October 16, 2014
Tools created by the Iowa Flood Center may be able to play a collaborative role in future forecasting by the National Weather Service and the National Water Center.

UI hires associate VP for enrollment management

Wednesday, October 15, 2014
The University of Iowa has hired an associate vice president for enrollment management, a new administrative position to orchestrate the UI’s efforts to recruit and enroll students. Brent Gage starts at the university on Dec. 15. He comes from the University of Alabama-Birmingham, where he has been the associate provost for enrollment management since August 2009.

UI program helps small businesses go global

Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Only 4 percent of the world’s consumers live in the United States, and a new initiative from the University of Iowa wants to do more to help small businesses in Iowa reach the other 96.
Pentacrest photo with You@UI Academic and Student Life Open House logo

UI to host huge open house for prospective students

Monday, October 13, 2014
Prospective students and their families will get an unprecedented, up-close look at University of Iowa life during You@UI, a massive academic and student life open house expected to draw up to 3,000 guests on Saturday, Oct. 25.