The University of Iowa search committee for the new associate vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion has selected four final candidates. The candidates will visit campus in March to participate in public forums and meet with administrators, faculty, staff, and students.

A university search committee has announced Craig K. Svensson, dean emeritus and professor of medicinal chemistry and molecular pharmacology at the Purdue University College of Pharmacy, is a finalist for vice president for research at the UI. Scholtz will meet with campus at an open forum on Feb. 21.

The University of Iowa Office of the Provost has selected five interdisciplinary initiatives to receive up to $300K over three years.

HPCwire writes about the University of Iowa retention efforts for employees working on campus advanced computing, an area of high market demand.

The University of Iowa is requesting the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, vote to reconsider the closure of the Labor Center at the board’s next meeting on Feb. 28. The request comes after the Labor Center presented a plan to become self-sufficient in four years.

From September to November 2018, 230 Doctor of Pharmacy students from six student organizations provided more than 8,400 flu vaccinations. The immunizations were given during 105 clinics on campus and in the community to UI employee and students, the general public, and at area businesses.

The Daily Iowan won first-place awards in 13 categories at the annual Iowa Newspaper Association Awards in Des Moines. The student-run newspaper finished second overall in General Excellence among daily newspapers with a circulation under 10,000. The awards were announced Feb. 8 during the INA annual banquet.

Four University of Iowa faculty members were honored recently with the 2018 President and Provost Award for Teaching Excellence in recognition of their years of outstanding teaching.

The University of Iowa announced it is exploring a potential public-private partnership (P3) with its utility system. The university joins a growing number of institutions across the country looking for new ways to bridge a meaningful gap in available resources.

The University of Iowa search committee for the vice president for research has selected two finalists. The candidates will visit campus over the next two weeks to participate in public forums and meet with faculty, staff, and campus leadership.

A university search committee has announced the final candidate for the next executive vice president and provost at the University of Iowa.

University of Iowa Staff Council’s service-recognition program acknowledges all professional and scientific and merit staff who have reached 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, or 50 years of continuous service. Longevity Award winners receive a certificate and letter of appreciation.