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Embracing the future, preserving the past

Sunday, January 25, 2015
In the not-too-distant past, the distance between you and the vast collections at University of Iowa Libraries was dictated by geography. But changes in the ways information is discovered, shared, and used are transforming university research libraries and opening access to anyone with a computer.
2012 Irish Writing Program participant Ben TeBockhorst surveying the Irish coast. Photos courtesy of UI International Programs.

Students find their writing stride in Dublin

Friday, January 23, 2015
Students on the UI’s summer Irish Writing Program have the opportunity to work with esteemed Irish writers and academics to hone their craft while taking in Dublin’s rich cultural and literary history. This is one of many programs to be represented at the spring Study Abroad Fair Thursday, Jan 29.

President Mason outlines priorities at Jan. 21 media availability

Thursday, January 22, 2015
University of Iowa President Sally Mason outlined her top priorities for the next six months during a meeting with reporters Wednesday, Jan. 21, at Jessup Hall.
Billy Albritton of East Peoria, Ill., enjoys golf

Ankle implant enriches grandfather's life

An implant developed at the University of Iowa offers a better option for patients with ankle problems such as 69-year-old grandfather Billy Albritton of East Peoria, Illinois. Albritton shares how since his ankle replacement surgery at UI Hospitals and Clinics in April 2013, he's back to the active lifestyle he once enjoyed.

Iowa Now Minute - 1/22/15

Thursday, January 22, 2015
"Iowa Now Minute" is a 60-second roundup highlighting recent UI activities, research, public engagement, and campus life. Look for a new video every Thursday on Iowa Now.
Nurse drawing blood from a pregnant woman

UI Women's Health Tissue Repository helps to advance women's health research worldwide

Wednesday, January 21, 2015
The repository is made up of four women’s health tissue banks: Well Woman Tissue Bank, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Tissue Bank, Maternal Fetal Tissue Bank, and the Gynecologic Malignancies Tissue Bank. Samples are donated from women who are already patients at UI Women's Health Center.
Jon Abdo tutoring a student

Unique UI program offering student-to-student academic assistance, guidance

Wednesday, January 21, 2015
The University of Iowa's Student Success Coach program offers student-to-student guidance available in every residence hall about anything from goal setting and time management to getting involved on campus.

Storm Lake Scholars Program offers resources, support

Tuesday, January 20, 2015
A new scholarship is providing up to 10 first-generation students from Storm Lake, Iowa, the opportunity to attend the University of Iowa at no cost.

Recent deaths

Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Death notices for current and retired UI employees. Links to online obituaries provided when available.

STEM Advisory Council to renew UI/Kirkwood hub partnership

Tuesday, January 20, 2015
The executive committee of the Iowa Governor’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Advisory Council has voted to renew hub partnerships with all six of its current regional STEM hub institutions for another three-year term beginning next summer.The institutions include Iowa Lakes Community College (Northwest Region), Iowa State University (North Central Region), University of...

Media advisory: President Mason media availability on Jan. 21

Tuesday, January 20, 2015
University of Iowa President Sally Mason will meet with media representatives to share updates on the university and take questions on the record at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 101 Jessup Hall.