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portrait of the three brothers standing outside

Brothers will be Kid Captains when Hawkeyes host Indiana for Homecoming

Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Researchers at UI Children’s Hospital determined three brothers in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, carried the same defective gene that would lead to arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, a condition that causes fatty tissue to build up in the heart and can worsen heart function.

UI study shows classroom clickers help students learn by showing them what they don't know

Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Students learn more in class when faculty members use clickers to assess what the students are learning, a new study from the University of Iowa suggests.

Iowa grads changing the game for Midwest entrepreneurs

Wednesday, October 8, 2014
UI Tippie College of Business graduates Roby Miller and Ravi Patel are helping develop an entrepreneurial start-up community in Iowa through their Built In Iowa venture capital fund.

Hancher to present Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center's 'Autumnal Brahms'

Wednesday, October 8, 2014
The University of Iowa’s Hancher will present the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center on Thursday, Oct. 16, at 7:30 p.m. at the Riverside Recital Hall in Iowa City. A stellar ensemble of musicians from one of the most respected organizations in all of music will join forces for this all-Brahms concert.

UI chosen as 100K Strong signature partner

Wednesday, October 8, 2014
In recognition of its ongoing commitment to educational exchange between the U.S. and China, the University of Iowa was recently chosen as one of eight signature partners of the 100,000 Strong Foundation for 2014-15.
UI College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics Dean David Johnsen talks with several colleags at the Economic Devleopment Showcase Monday at Kinnick.

UI officials tout economic development initiatives

Tuesday, October 7, 2014
University of Iowa officials on Monday spelled out the university’s collective efforts for supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs, cultivating Iowa’s workforce, and putting the state on the path to economic prosperity.

Crime Alert

Monday, October 6, 2014
The University of Iowa issued a Crime Alert on Monday, Oct. 6, 2014.

UI commits additional funding to enhance sexual assault prevention education

Monday, October 6, 2014
On Oct. 6, President Mason announced the UI is committing funding to support three sexual assault prevention education specialist positions at the UI Women’s Resource Action Center and the Rape Victim Advocacy Program.
crescendo artists speaking together during rehearsals

Obermann-incubated project comes to a 'Crescendo'

Monday, October 6, 2014
Masks give us permission to explore new ideas or to more bravely enact ways of being that we don’t usually give ourselves permission to pursue. All of the qualities that masks allow and invite also make them a clever tool for exploring social issues—the aim of a new UI theatre production, "Crescendo," this year’s Iowa Partnerships in the Arts project.

Achievements: UI faculty, staff, students, and alumni making news

Monday, October 6, 2014
University staff, faculty, students, and alumni are accomplishing great things every day. See who's making news with awards, publications, promotion and tenure, and more.

TIER Town Hall set for Thursday, Oct. 9

Monday, October 6, 2014
The Iowa Board of Regents will convene a UI Town Hall meeting Thursday, Oct. 9, where representatives from Deloitte Consulting LLP will present administrative business cases developed as part of the regents’ efficiency and transformation review.

Media advisory: President Mason media availability on Oct. 8

Monday, October 6, 2014
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. Wed, Oct. 8, at 101 Jessup Hall.