The University of Iowa will host members of the Iowa Legislature Nov. 13 as they explore the labs and workshops of researchers and economic development initiatives.

Located hundreds of miles from the nearest ocean, the Midwest remains vulnerable to flooding from North Atlantic tropical cyclones, according to University of Iowa researchers and their colleagues.

The University of Iowa has planned a number of campus events in recognition of Veterans Day.

Currier Hall, the University of Iowa’s first residence hall, is celebrating a major milestone—100 years of housing and developing leaders and scholars.

As Iowa’s first public university, the University of Iowa has a proud history of improving the lives of Iowans. UI President Sally Mason will explore a number of historical milestones Nov. 20 in Des Moines when she speaks on, “The University for Iowa: A Legacy of Service and Engagement.”

"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 in Iowa Now.

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

University of Iowa Staff Council’s service recognition program acknowledges all professional and scientific and merit staff who have reached 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, or 50 years of continuous service. Longevity Award winners receive a certificate and letter of appreciation from the Office of the President.

"The Student Experience" showcases University of Iowa students who excel academically—inside and outside the classroom. The first installment features Jenna Ladd, who takes what she has learned in the classroom and applies it to community settings, from school gardening initiatives to sustainable practices that can help others.

Maree Scholl, of Mason City, was playing at the playground when a 17-foot bar fell off of a piece of playground equipment and hit her in the head. Doctors at her hometown hospital sent her to UI Children’s Hospital, where a team of specialists could determine the extent of her injuries.

University of Iowa Staff Council’s service recognition program acknowledges all professional and scientific and merit staff who have reached 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, or 50 years of continuous service. Longevity Award winners receive a certificate and letter of appreciation from the Office of the President.

Come join the celebration of Edgar Folk’s influential life as he marks his 100th birthday from 2 to 4 p.m., Friday, Nov. 7, in the Eckstein Medical Research Building Atrium. Folk is a professor emeritus of molecular physiology and biophysics in the UI Carver College of Medicine.