This summer, the University of Iowa will break ground on the first new residence hall to be built on campus since 1968. In addition to housing for 501 students, it will include a multi-purpose room with a performance space, a sports grill operated by University Dining, and tutoring and group study areas.

University of Iowa professors and students took to the roof of Van Allen Hall Tuesday evening, June 5, to set up five telescopes built exclusively for observing the sun for a public viewing of Venus's transit across the sun. An overcast sky prevented all but a few brief glimpses of the rare astronomical event.

University of Iowa Recreational Services is offering rowing camps and clinics throughout the summer. Those who are curious about rowing also may be interested in an open house with Hawkeye Community Rowing on June 9.

The University of Iowa Gardeners have started a new herb and flower garden by North Hall to grow things like borage (an edible flower), chamomile, sunflowers, and more. They spent a sunny Friday morning laying mulch and planting in the black Iowa dirt.

The Get to Know series asks University of Iowa faculty and staff a few questions about their work and their outside interests. Today we visit with Kate Seemuth, manager of the Clinical Research Unit.

A new alcohol education program, eCheckup To Go, will survey UI students on their alcohol and tobacco habits, use that data to create an instant customized profile that includes alcohol use patterns, and break down the data into tangible financial and physical costs—like the cheeseburger caloric equivalent of their alcohol consumption.

Stuit Hall, hub for the clinical psychology program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Department of Psychology, has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

As the fire in the Iowa City Landfill continues to burn, the University of Iowa is both taking precautions and lending assistance to help minimize the risk to public health.

In fall 2013, University of Iowa students will discover a tech-infused, 24-hour, comfy study space and one-stop academic help center…with good coffee. The new Learning Commons slated for UI Main Library will serve as an "intellectual hub."

Kurt Anstreicher, current department executive officer for the Tippie College of Business Department of Management Sciences, has been named senior associate dean of the college.

University of Iowa students and staff were recognized at the the National Orientation Directors Association (NODA) Region V Conference for their achievements throughout the year and at the conference.

From designing superior running shoes to developing a cure for testicular cancer, UI alumni are making their marks across the spectrum.