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Accessible Iowa initiative sets campus standards, next steps for digital accessibility

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
The University of Iowa has launched the Accessible Iowa: The Countdown to Digital Accessibility initiative to ensure that its digital content — ranging from websites and course materials to systems, services, and programs — meets the latest federal accessibility standards. This university-wide effort follows the U.S. Department of Justice’s updated rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which requires full compliance by April 24, 2026.
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Application period open, committee members named in Graduate College dean search

Thursday, February 20, 2025
The co-chairs of a committee tasked with selecting the next University of Iowa associate provost for graduate and professional education and dean of the Graduate College are seeking internal applications for the position.
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UI sees record student retention, graduation numbers

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
First-to-second-year undergraduate student retention increased to more than 90% in fall 2024.
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UI’s investments in faculty retention efforts paying off

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Faculty resignations decreased 11% in the past year due to numerous leadership, education, and support programs.
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Updates made to UI 2022-2027 Strategic Plan

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Midcycle updates align with Iowa Board of Regents directives, set new targets for retention, graduation, and patient care.
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UI Web Accessibility Task Force launches new accessibility website

Thursday, February 13, 2025
The University of Iowa’s Accessibility Task Force has launched a new website to serve as the hub for all accessibility-related resources and information. The new site, accessibility.uiowa.edu, also will provide updates about new accessibility initiatives and allow campus members to ask questions that will be answered in an FAQ that will be updated consistently.
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Macbride Nature Recreation Area Committee on track to complete review by May 1

Thursday, February 13, 2025
A committee formed to review the University of Iowa’s use of the Macbride Nature Recreation Area (MNRA) is on track to complete its review and submit its report to President Barbara Wilson by May 1.
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UI Dance Marathon raises $1.5M in year 31

Monday, February 10, 2025
Congratulations to the participants, volunteers, donors, and families involved in the University of Iowa's Dance Marathon 31, which took place Feb. 7—8 at the Iowa Memorial Union.
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UI students receive degrees after fall 2024 semester

Monday, January 27, 2025
The University of Iowa has welcomed a new cohort of alumni at the close of the fall 2024 semester, with many Hawkeyes receiving their degrees.
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9 UI online programs earn national honors

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
U.S. News & World Report has ranked nine University of Iowa programs among the best in the country in its new ranking of online programs.
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UI students named to president’s list for fall 2024 semester

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Nearly 1,000 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the president’s list for the 2024 fall semester.
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UI students named to dean’s list for fall 2024 semester

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
More than 8,700 students at the University of Iowa were named to the dean’s list for the 2024 fall semester.