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Blumberg's research says sleep movements don't result from dreaming
Monday, June 24, 2013
UI psychology professor Mark Blumberg's research shows that babies' brains are learning how to use their muscles and limbs while they are deep in slumber.
UI uses social media to stay connected to students
Monday, June 24, 2013
With nearly 80 Facebook pages and more than 40 Twitter accounts linked to the university, the UI uses social media as a way to stay connected to students while keeping an eye on new emerging platforms.
Legal shorthand
Monday, June 24, 2013
Regardless of how the ruling goes, when the U.S. Supreme Court hands downs its decision in Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin, it will inevitably be referred to simply as Fisher.
Barron says scholarships for summer courses support student success
Friday, June 21, 2013
Michael Barron, UI director of admissions, says that offering instate, first-year UI students scholarships for one full summer course load is part of the UI's approach to ensuring student success and helping students keep on track to graduate in four years.
UI's Reed discusses China's role in supercomputing
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Daniel Reed, UI's vice president for research and economic development, discusses China's rise in supercomputing, and what it means for the U.S.
Campus projects, renovations remain on track despite recent floods
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Although the Iowa River’s recently spilled-over banks prompted quick defensive action by the University of Iowa to prevent a repeat of the 2008 flood, officials say the flooding has not slowed the progress of three prominent campus projects.
Old Gold: Donation of phonograph records features Simon Estes
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
University Archives recently acquired a gem of a donation: the earliest-known recording of a young singer at the dawn of a remarkable and distinguished career, UI graduate Simon Estes.
Media Advisory: Kids to break ground for UI Children's Hospital
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Media representatives and invited guests are welcome to attend a groundbreaking event for the new University of Iowa Children’s Hospital Friday, June 21, at 3:30 p.m. at the Colloton Patio, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.
Dubuque Street reopens to two-way traffic as dry weather continues
Monday, June 17, 2013
With little rainfall over the weekend, and no substantial precipitation forecast for at least the first part of the week ahead, the Iowa River continues to recede.
Preservation Hall on the Pentacrest
Monday, June 17, 2013
In 1972, Preservation Hall Jazz Band was the first act to play the newly opened Hancher Auditorium. Last week, the band came back to town to mark progress toward a new Hancher and to tell communities across Iowa that, when it comes to confronting floods, we’re all in this together.
UI's sustainability program recognized
Monday, June 17, 2013
The University of Iowa Facilities Management has received APPA's 2013 Sustainability Award.
Arts & Minds: Building on Iowa's Creative Legacy aims to help rebuild arts campus
Monday, June 17, 2013
The University of Iowa, the University of Iowa Foundation, and the UI arts community hosted the Celebration of Partnership on Friday, June 14—an event that honored shared efforts to rebuild UI arts facilities following the historic flood of 2008.
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