The Hancher construction site is a bustling place, and it's all part of rebuilding what was for decades the gathering place of artists from all over the world.

Thousands of miles up, there’s lots to be excited about for astrophysicist Donald Gurnett. The instruments he’s built over his 55-year career are offering new clues to the universe as the crafts they ride hurtle through space.

It's true that the void of space does not carry sound—there's no gas or other substance to transmit the waves—but UI space physicist Donald Gurnett explains that the signal Voyager detected can be played back at frequencies the human ear can understand.

Recounting the research and legacy of the UI's James Van Allen, it is noted that he "defined and invented modern space research," demonstrating how government and university partners could pursue research that also served important national and international goals.

The University of Iowa Health Alliance will announce a major commitment over several years to help fund the Iowa Rural Physician Loan Repayment Program at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6 in the Medical Education and Research Facility atrium on the campus of the University of Iowa in Iowa City.

A new study from University of Iowa researcher Ning Li finds that sometimes, leaders don’t need to be transformational to lead a highly productive group. Sometimes, it might even be better for a solid, stable manager who is seen as just one of the gang.

The Iowa Board of Regents on Wednesday, Dec. 4 approved a tuition reduction of 16.4 percent for students in the University of Iowa College of Law’s J.D. program. The new rates, which take effect in fall 2014, will apply to new and continuing resident students and to entering nonresident students.

Iowa Writers’ Workshop alumni Kate Christiansen and D.A. Powell will give a free reading at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, in the Frank Conroy Reading Room of the Glenn Schaeffer Library, adjacent to the Dey House on the University of Iowa campus.

The Board of Regents, State of Iowa, voted today (Wednesday, Dec. 4) to approve the naming of the Voxman Music Building, the University of Iowa School of Music facility slated for completion in 2016, in honor of longtime director and faculty member Himie Voxman.

Leonard A. Hadley and Manny Villafana will receive honorary University of Iowa degrees in recognition of their contributions to industry, civic involvement, and support for UI students and programs. The Iowa Board of Regents approved the degrees during its Dec. 4 meeting.

The Board of Regents, State of Iowa, today (Wednesday, Dec. 4) approved a request from the University of Iowa to re-name the UI Cardiovascular Research Center in honor of its founder, Francois Abboud, M.D.

The University of Iowa Museum of Art is seeking 12 artists to create wearable works of art inspired by Pollock’s Mural. Works will be featured in a fashion show at the Museum Party and then displayed for two weeks in downtown Iowa City.