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Medical students participated in a grain bin rescue training exercise at UI.

UI holds grain bin rescue training

Medical students participated in a grain bin rescue training exercise at the University of Iowa so they're more familiar with the kinds of injuries that can be associated with that kind of an accident.
UI law professor Lea VanderVelde discusses the legacy of the Dred Scott decision in the August chambers of the Supreme Court

VanderVelde speaks to U.S. Supreme Court about Dred Scott

Thursday, June 12, 2014
UI law professor Lea VanderVelde discusses the legacy of the Dred Scott decision in the august chambers of the Supreme Court of the United States, with an introduction by Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
UI Children's Hospital partial logo

UI Children's Hospital receives national recognition

Thursday, June 12, 2014
The University of Iowa Children's Hospital has been ranked among the best in the country in the latest annual survey by U.S. News & World Report.
An Iowa corn field experience drought

Gannon says soil moisture levels look good in Iowa

Thursday, June 12, 2014
UI climatologist Mark Gannon says recent rains mean that most of Iowa is no longer in a drought.
an iPhone is stuck in sand near a footprint.

Recycling app makes UI student accidental entrepreneur

Thursday, June 12, 2014
A trip to Mexico inspired UI international studies major Blake Rupe to develop an app that encourages people to do something about litter.
Vince Nelson sitting in his office

Reception to honor retiring alumni association CEO June 19

Thursday, June 12, 2014
After 26 years at the University of Iowa Alumni Association, including 17 at its helm, Vince Nelson is retiring. The UI will hold a public reception for Nelson Thursday, June 19, at the Levitt Center for University Advancement.
Dad with young son sitting on his shoulders

Media tip sheet: Experts for Father's Day

Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 15. To help honor dads, the University of Iowa is offering a list of experts who can talk about a range of topics from the role fathers play in society to how they communicate with their infant children.

Deloitte issues Phase 1 TIER findings

Wednesday, June 11, 2014
The Iowa Board of Regents has released Phase 1 findings from the TIER transformation and efficiency review being conducted by Deloitte Consulting. A June 18 town hall forum will provide opportunities for feedback and introduce Phase 2 of the project.

Stock prognosticators?

Wednesday, June 11, 2014
A first of its kind study by researchers at the University of Iowa suggests Yahoo’s finance message boards have a small degree of ability to predict stock price movements.
Larry Wieczorek being carried by athletes after winning the Big Ten championship

Without regret, 'Wiz' bids farewell

Wednesday, June 11, 2014
After 50 years of running in circles, University of Iowa'a director of track and field and cross country, Larry Wieczorek, has decided to "stop and see what else is going on."
Iowa football player takes selfie with member of the Iowa Ladies Football Academy

Football academy raises $1 million for UI Children's Hospital

Wednesday, June 11, 2014
A look inside the Iowa Ladies Football Academy, which has raised $1 million for children's health in its first four years.

BTN announces UI programming as part of 'Summer Days'

Wednesday, June 11, 2014
BTN recently announced that today, Wednesday, June 11, will be the first of this summer’s two full days of Iowa programming as a part of “School Days.”