How you fill out an online profile makes a big difference in how you're seen by others. New research shows it is better to be real with your information than trying to be perfect.

The University of Iowa will soon be growing its own crop dedicated entirely to creating energy. The plant—a sterile hybrid grass called Miscanthus—will be harvested and used to supply power, steam, and chilled water to the main campus.

Leaders of the University of Iowa’s TIER, or Transparent Inclusive Efficiency Review, working groups evaluating information technology, human resources, finance, sourcing and procurement, and academic cases, provided an update to the UI Faculty Senate on Tuesday, Feb. 10.

University of Iowa researchers, funded by the National Science Foundation, studied 774 stream gauges across 14 states and found flooding more frequent.

A University of Iowa study has found that land-clearing fires in Central America intensified the tornadoes of April 27, 2011, the worst day of U.S. tornadoes since 1974.

A new University of Iowa study published in Geophysical Research Letters found that the intensity of the April 27, 2011, tornadoes was likely kicked up a notch by smoke.

University of Iowa Dance Marathon had another record-breaking year, raising $2,001,856.21. Over the past 21 years, the UI's largest student-run organization has raised $16,541,049.65 for patients treated at UI Children's Hospital.

Floyd R. and Judith E. Domer, of Asheville, North Carolina, have established a $1 million bequest for the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy that will enhance an existing scholarship fund and create a new lectureship fund.

A short video, produced by University of Iowa Student Video Productions, highlights some of the UI Dance Marathon 21's best moments.

Terell Stafford will share his love of jazz with college and high school students ahead of two concerts with his quintet at The Mill.

University of Iowa faculty, staff, students, and members of the public are invited to share their thoughts on the qualifications they believe will be most important in selecting the next president during open forums to be held next week.

Allison Kindig did her homework before coming to the University of Iowa. Four years later, the Cedar Rapids Kennedy graduate's preparation is still paying dividends.