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New ways of crafting a thesis

There’s a strong movement in graduate education to re-think the narrative format of the traditional thesis. This shift, which often centers on the inclusion of digital media, is influenced by a challenging job market and the need for graduate students to more effectively communicate their research with the public.

‘US News & World Report’ ‘Best Colleges’ rankings released

Monday, September 10, 2018
The University of Iowa is ranked 38th in the latest rankings of the nation’s best public universities published by "U.S. News & World Report."
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Introducing the UI’s new shared governance leaders

Thursday, September 6, 2018
At the close of every spring semester, University of Iowa shared governance bodies elect new leadership. Read on to get to know the new leaders of Faculty Senate, Staff Council, UI Student Government, and Graduate and Professional Student Government.

Dale Wurster receives Distinguished Scholar Award

Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Dale Wurster, professor in the College of Pharmacy’s Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Experimental Therapeutics, received the David J. W. Grant National Institute for Pharmaceutical Technology and Education Distinguished Scholar Award in Basic Pharmaceutics.

A summer recap and strategic plan update from President Harreld

Thursday, August 30, 2018
President Harreld takes a look back at Iowa’s accomplishments over the summer and highlights the 2018 Work Plan created by the Path Forward Steering Committees, which will guide the UI through this year’s phase of the Strategic Plan 2016–2021.
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UI Art Building to be home of new innovation center

Thursday, August 30, 2018
The building where Grant Wood created his world-famous art soon will become a place where University of Iowa students and faculty can collaborate and innovate to solve problems and change the world.
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UI launches ICON Direct to save students money on textbooks

Wednesday, August 29, 2018
This fall, the UI launched ICON Direct, an online platform that gives students the option of buying digital course materials at a much lower cost than their printed equivalents, saving students money.

College of Nursing wins $1.9 million research grant

Tuesday, August 28, 2018
The five-year grant from the National Institute of Nursing Research will be used to improve research of multiple, complex chronic conditions.

Engineering professor named 2018 AGU fellow

Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Gregory Carmichael will be honored at the American Geophysical Union's annual fall meeting in Washington
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UI Department of Public Safety shares annual safety message

Thursday, August 23, 2018
The University of Iowa Department of Public Safety provides a variety of services and training opportunities to assist those on campus.
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Friends Without Borders connects international and domestic students

Thursday, August 23, 2018
An International Programs initiative pairs international and domestic students to forge new connections and lasting friendships.

Moratorium on construction will end Sept. 12 as scheduled

Thursday, August 23, 2018
The five-month moratorium on campus projects enacted on April 12 in an effort to defer cash spending will be lifted as planned on Sept. 12. The deferral was necessary to close the funding gap caused by the late-in-the-year state funding cut of $5.49 million.