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99 Iowa school districts participating in new statewide scholarship program
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
High school students from select school districts in each of Iowa’s 99 counties will be eligible to earn up to $1,200 in “micro-scholarships” to attend the University of Iowa by meeting certain criteria. It's thanks to a partnership between the UI and the Raise.me scholarship platform.
Women preparing for combat in Iowa National Guard
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
With the door finally open for women to prepare for combat for the first time in the Iowa National Guard’s 176-year history, University of Iowa student Megan Reaska didn't hesitate to step up.
Creating community for the science-minded
Monday, February 29, 2016
Harrison Freund, a sophomore computer engineering student at the University of Iowa, wanted to build a community for LGBTQ students interested in STEM fields. He is preparing to apply for official student organization status and accreditation with oSTEM, a national LGBTQ STEM organization.
Family's gift creates Bucksbaum Early Entrance Academy at the UI
Thursday, February 25, 2016
The University of Iowa has established an early entrance academy for high-ability 10th-graders, making it among the first of such academies at a public research university in the nation.
Wild for wildlife
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Registration will open Feb. 29 for the University of Iowa Department of Recreational Services’ summer Wildlife Camps at Macbride Nature Recreation Area.
Get to Know...Meredith Caskey
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
The "Get to Know" series asks University of Iowa faculty, staff, and students a few questions about their work and outside interests. Today, we visit with Meredith Caskey, leader of Recreational Services' Wildlife Camps program.
Recent deaths
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Death notices for current and retired UI employees. Links to online obituaries provided when available.
Celebrating a decade of engagement
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
For 10 years, the Obermann Graduate Institute has helped nearly 200 UI graduate students from across disciplines think about how to weave engagement into their research and teaching. Taking It to the Streets, a symposium scheduled March 3-4, will commemorate the anniversary.
Quality education rooted in our rich history
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
We must build our future at the University of Iowa on our heritage of strengths. That is particularly true for our mission of teaching and learning—how we provide the highest-quality educational experience for our students and how we most effectively train tomorrow’s teachers and educational leaders.
'Black Art; Real Stories' expands the UI's discourse
Monday, February 22, 2016
Last fall, "Black Art; Real Stories," a publication led by University of Iowa students, published its first print issue and launched its website to showcase the writing of black undergraduates.
UI TIER: University Shared Services full of opportunities
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Kathy Klump recently took a position in University Shared Services, a new unit providing financial transactional services across campus. Her new position will allow her to excel in more specific duties and leave her mark on an organization as it’s built from the ground up.
The path forward for staff
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Staff Council President Hans Hoerschelman discusses the feedback channel between staff and UI leadership and encourages staff looking for involvement to consider nominations ahead of this spring's Staff Council election.
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