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Ihrig receives 2015 NARST Outstanding Paper Award

Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Lori Ihrig, administrator of curriculum and instruction at the University of Iowa College of Education's Belin-Blank Center, has been selected by the National Association for Research Science in Science Teaching (NARST), a world wide organization for improving science teaching and learning through research, for the 2015 NARST Outstanding Paper Award for a conference paper she wrote with Michael...
Iowa flags on the field

Ringing in the New Year at the TaxSlayer Bowl

Monday, January 5, 2015
The University of Iowa began 2015 at the TaxSlayer Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida, enjoying warm temperatures while connecting Hawkeyes from across the country.
Professor Chris Johnson

UI professor moonlights as keyboardist for Grateful Dead cover band

Monday, January 5, 2015
UI ophthalmology professor Chris Johnson keeps his passion for music alive by keyboarding in the local Grateful Dead tribute band “Winterland.”

Tree care to take place next week on UI campus

Friday, January 2, 2015
Tree-removal crews next week will begin removing ten diseased or damaged trees from the University of Iowa campus. The affected trees are on the Pentacrest, and several pose a threat to public safety due to their deteriorated condition. Two new trees will be planted for every tree removed.

Sugar levels may slow brain growth in children with Type 1 diabetes

Monday, December 29, 2014
A new study conducted by the University of Iowa and four other universities found some areas of the brain grow more slowly in children with Type 1 diabetes than those without, according to findings published in Diabetes.
University of Iowa professor Adriana Mendez Rodenas

UI professor analyzes Cuba-U.S. diplomatic opening

University of Iowa Spanish and Portuguese professor Adriana Mendez Rodenas, a native of Cuba, discusses the impact of renewed diplomatic ties between the U.S. and Cuba.

2014: A Look Back

Tuesday, December 23, 2014
It was a busy year on campus and we've got you covered. Take a look at this video to see highlights from 2014 at the University of Iowa.
Graduates on the Pentacrest

The year in pictures

Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Stunning fall images on the Pentacrest, crowd shots at Kinnick Stadium, and outreach across the state can all be seen in this 2014 year in review photo gallery.

UI among groups awarded grant to design new STEM course

Friday, December 19, 2014
The University of Iowa, Kirkwood Community College, seven partner school districts and 25 STEM business and industry leaders have been awarded an Iowa Governor’s STEM Center grant to jointly design a STEM innovator course at the new Kirkwood Regional Center which opens in the fall of 2015.The one-time $24,948 grant will be used to develop a course in which students will work with industry and...

Video: December 2014 College of Education teacher education convocation

Thursday, December 18, 2014
The December 2014 College of Education teacher education convocation will be streamed live to "Iowa Now." Streaming will begin shortly before the ceremony begins. Archival video will replace the live stream on the "Iowa Now" page within 24 hours of the conclusion of the ceremony.

Video: December 2014 Graduate College commencement

Thursday, December 18, 2014
The December 2014 UI Graduate College commencement ceremony will be streamed live to "Iowa Now." Streaming will begin shortly before the ceremony begins. Archival video will replace the live stream on the "Iowa Now" page within 24 hours of the conclusion of the ceremony.