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Aerial photo of campus and Iowa River

UI receives gold rating for sustainability efforts

Thursday, November 21, 2024
The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education awards UI a gold rating for its sustainability efforts in curriculum, energy use, and more.
Paras Bassuk

US students who box, skydive and help youth and asylum seekers are among 2025’s Rhodes scholars

A group of 32 students from the United States have been selected to attend the University of Oxford as part of the prestigious Rhodes scholar program in the coming year among an international class representing more than 70 nations, scholarship officials announced. Iowa's Paras Bassuk is among this year's recipients.
Flags in front of Old Capitol Building

New council to support Veterans, military members at UI

Friday, November 1, 2024
The University of Iowa’s new Veteran and Military Council will offer support to faculty and staff who are Veterans and military members, as well as provide mentoring to students.
An aerial photo of the old Art Building

UI unveils plan for revitalizing old Art Building

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
The University of Iowa is seeking permission from the Iowa Board of Regents to proceed with remodeling the old Art Building, once a vibrant part of the university’s arts campus that has been vacant since the 2008 flood, to become the future home of the Graduate College.
Main entrance of former Art Building

Historic Art Building center of UI creativity

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
The former Art Building along the Iowa River has a storied 90-year history, from hosting famous faculty and students to its closure during the 2008 flood.
An exterior photo of Old Capitol Town Center

UI seeks approval to purchase remaining space in Old Capitol Town Center

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
The University of Iowa is seeking permission from the Iowa Board of Regents to purchase the remainder of Old Capitol Town Center in downtown Iowa City. The university currently owns about 55% of the mall, and the proposal before the board is to purchase the remaining 45%.
Flags in front of Old Capitol Building

UI honors 2024 Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Award recipients

Thursday, October 24, 2024
Six members of the University of Iowa community who served their country in the United States Army and United States Navy are being honored with the 2024 Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Award.
The Hawkeye Wave

History of the Hawkeye Wave: How Iowa's iconic college football tradition began

Tune into an Iowa Hawkeyes game at Kinnick Stadium and at the end of the first quarter, you'll witness one of the best traditions in college football. During the Hawkeye Wave, fans in Kinnick Stadium turn and show support to kids in the nearby children's hospital. The Hawkeye Wave has quickly become one of the most touching and uplifting traditions the sport has to offer. For just a moment, fans of both teams will come together to give a boost to children battling illness just across the street.
UI Police officers interacting with students

Progress continues on Reimagining Campus Safety initiatives

Wednesday, October 2, 2024
The University of Iowa’s Reimagining Campus Safety Implementation Team continues to make significant strides to enhance campus safety and student well-being initiatives. Over the last year, the team has focused on completing three of the key remaining recommendations: • Developing a new and improved resource guide • Implementing a comprehensive response model • Establishing the Campus Safety Improvement Board
Stead Family Children's Hospital Hawkeye Wave Way

UI renames street, welcomes visitors to campus with Hawkeye Wave Way

Monday, September 16, 2024
Hawkeye Wave Way reflects the relationship between the greatest tradition in college athletics and UI Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital, which sits north of Hawkeye Wave Way between John Pappajohn Pavilion and Pomerantz Family Pavilion.
Flowers on the Pentacrest

Campus can submit preliminary proposals for FY 2026 P3 funding

Thursday, September 12, 2024
Preliminary proposals are now being accepted for fiscal year 2026 P3 initiatives to support the University of Iowa 2022-2027 Strategic Plan. Faculty and staff can submit a proposal for a one- to three-year project that would start July 1, 2025. Preliminary proposals must be submitted by Nov. 13.