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Former US archivist and UI alumna uncovers, fights human rights abuses around the world

Monday, February 26, 2018
Trudy Huskamp Peterson, University of Iowa alumna and former acting archivist of the United States, circles the globe to assist in organizing and safeguarding human rights records.
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UI announces fifth candidate for College of Law dean

Sunday, February 25, 2018
Anita Krug, interim Toni Rembe Dean and professor of law at University of Washington School of Law, is the fifth finalist for the next University of Iowa College of Law N. William Hines Dean. She will visit campus Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 26 and 27.
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UI College of Engineering’s Annex ushers in new era of education

Wednesday, February 21, 2018
The Annex at the Seamans Center for the Engineering Arts and Sciences offers additional classroom and research space, including a fluids workshop with high-tech wind tunnel, water channel, towing tank, and channel flume. The Annex also houses the college’s expanded Student Development Center, which offers academic and career counseling.

Recent deaths

Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Death notices for current and retired UI employees. Links to online obituaries provided when available.
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UI announces fourth candidate for College of Law dean

Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Christopher Pietruszkiewicz, dean and professor of law at Stetson University College of Law, is the fourth finalist for the next University of Iowa College of Law N. William Hines Dean. He will visit campus Thursday and Friday, Feb. 22 and 23.
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UI named top producer of US Fulbright students for third consecutive year

Monday, February 19, 2018
The University of Iowa has again been named a top producer of Fulbright students for 2017–18 with 16 recipients, marking the third year in a row the university has achieved the elite ranking.
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UI alumnus Tuma Basa setting the trends in hip-hop

Monday, February 19, 2018
UI alumnus Tuma Basa determines what hip-hop songs Spotify plays, breaking acts nationally.
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UI announces third candidate for College of Law dean

Sunday, February 18, 2018
Jonathan Cardi, executive associate dean for academic affairs and professor of law at Wake Forest University School of Law, is the third finalist for the next University of Iowa College of Law N. William Hines Dean. He will visit campus Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 19 and 20.
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President Harreld on the generational disinvestment in public higher education

Thursday, February 15, 2018
University of Iowa President J. Bruce Harreld shares a piece he wrote for “The Daily Iowan” about the generational disinvestment public universities have faced.

liveWELL: To be productive, one must pump the brakes

Tuesday, February 13, 2018
David Drake, professor of microbiology in the Iowa Institute for Oral Health Research in the College of Dentistry, subscribes to the idea that rest and relaxation must be part of the formula to achieve true productivity.
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UI announces second candidate for College of Law dean

Sunday, February 11, 2018
A university search committee has announced the second finalist for the next University of Iowa College of Law N. William Hines Dean. Lincoln Davies, associate dean for academic affairs at the S.J. Quinney College of Law, University of Utah, will visit campus Feb. 12 and 13.

UI dances to No. 3 ranking in what really counts

Every year, an army of sweaty University of Iowa students, wearing gym shorts and T-shirts, raise more money “for the kids” than all but two other colleges nationwide. The millions of dollars raised by UI's Dance Marathon go to treat pediatric cancer patients at the UI Stead Family Children's Hospital.