The University of Iowa has begun a formal search for a new assistant vice president and director of public safety. The university will look for a visionary leader, familiar with the unique nature of university communities.

The University of Iowa has partnered with the Raise.me scholarship platform on a statewide pilot project to encourage and improve college readiness among Iowa high school students.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Registration will open Feb. 29 for the University of Iowa Department of Recreational Services’ summer Wildlife Camps at Macbride Nature Recreation Area.

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.

Death notices for current and retired UI employees. Links to online obituaries provided when available.

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.

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.

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.