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Graduates in caps and gowns at commencement ceremony

UI four-year grad rate surpasses 50 percent

Wednesday, March 12, 2014
The University of Iowa’s four-year graduation rate reached 51.1 percent for undergraduate students who enrolled in 2009—the highest rate in recent memory.

Workshop grad Butler to read from new novel

Wednesday, March 12, 2014
University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop graduate Nickolas Butler will read from his new novel, "Shotgun Lovesongs," at 7 p.m. Monday, March 24, in a free reading at Prairie Lights Books in downtown Iowa City. The reading also will be streamed live on the University of Iowa Writing University website.

Timely Warning

Tuesday, March 11, 2014
University of Iowa Police issued a Timely warning Tuesday evening, March 11, for an incident that reportedly occurred on Sunday, March 2.

Mason seeks nominees for student advisory group

Tuesday, March 11, 2014
University of Iowa President Sally Mason is seeking students to participate in a sexual assault advisory committee.

'U.S. News' ranks 22 UI graduate programs among top 25 in nation

Tuesday, March 11, 2014
U.S. News & World Report ranks 22 University of Iowa graduate programs and colleges among the 25 best in the nation.

An evening with Jane Goodall

Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Video highlights from the 2014 UI Distinguished Lecture by Jane Goodall at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Monday, March 10th, made possible by the UI Lecture Committee.

Robert F. Ray Staff Scholarship available

Tuesday, March 11, 2014
University of Iowa staff members who wish to begin or continue their undergraduate education can apply for funding support from the Robert F. Ray Staff Scholarship, offered through the Division of Continuing Education. The deadline for application is April 1.

Going through spring cleaning? Recycle!

Tuesday, March 11, 2014
As part of the national RecycleMania competition, University of Iowa students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to recycle as part of a spring-cleaning effort from March 10-14 in their offices, residence halls, or apartments.
foamy Iowa River

Foamy rivers caused by decaying organic material in snow runoff in Iowa

Tuesday, March 11, 2014
White foam stacked several feet high below the Burlington Street dam on the Iowa River is a natural result of melting snow that carries decaying organic material, such as dead leaves or grass, says Doug Schnoebelen, a water quality specialist with UI IIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering.
Goodall

Jane Goodall speaks at UI

Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Jane Goodall called upon today’s students to follow their own curiosity, and even more, to have the courage to take the road less traveled: “There is so much left to discover,” the famed primatologist and conservation champion said at the University of Iowa.
O'Harrow with 'Mural'

Refurbished Pollock masterpiece goes on display

Tuesday, March 11, 2014
"Mural," the brilliant Jackson Pollock painting that took 20th century American art in a new direction, has re-emerged from seclusion with a stunning face-lift that's given it a brighter look and an even more towering presence than it had before.

Four Hornsmen of the Apocalypse to perform March 12

Tuesday, March 11, 2014
The University of Iowa School of Music will present a free performance by The Four Hornsmen of the Apocalypse at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, in Room 150 of College Street Music 376 in downtown Iowa City.