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Working with college students perfect fit for social justice advocate

Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Tab Wiggins, UI assistant director for multicultural programs, says she believes she was called to fight against the status quo. At first, she thought that meant a career in law. Then she thought she would teach high school. But as an undergraduate, she discovered her niche: working with college students.

UI students named to president’s list for fall 2017

Wednesday, January 31, 2018
More than 300 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the president’s list for the 2017 fall semester.

UI students receive degrees after 2017 fall semester

Wednesday, January 31, 2018
The University of Iowa awarded more than 1,200 degrees at the close of the 2017 fall semester.
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UI announces first candidate for College of Law dean

Wednesday, January 31, 2018
A university search committee has announced the first finalist for the next University of Iowa College of Law N. William Hines Dean. Kevin Washburn, Regents professor of law and former dean at the University of New Mexico School of Law, will visit campus Feb. 1 and 2.
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Removing barriers to learning for UI students with disabilities

Tuesday, January 30, 2018
The director of the University of Iowa’s Student Disability Services explains available academic accommodations while a student and faculty member discuss their experiences with them.
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Lon Moeller named provost of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Tuesday, January 30, 2018
The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s board of trustees has named Lon Moeller, associate provost for undergraduate education and dean of University College, to be the next senior vice president for academic affairs and provost of their university. His last day at the UI will be in late March.

Tom Brokaw collection: From detangling press badges to organizing, indexing items

Tuesday, January 30, 2018
University of Iowa School of Library and Information Sciences graduate student Elizabeth Riordan gets high-profile, hands-on experience working with Tom Brokaw collection.
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Lena Hill on the importance of diversity at Iowa

Thursday, January 25, 2018
Lena Hill, associate professor of English and African American Studies and senior associate to the president, discusses the importance of continuing the University of Iowa's historic commitment to diversity. Hill also serves as the interim chief diversity officer and associate vice president at the UI.
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Hawkeye family supports students during crisis or emergency situations

Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Being a member of the Hawkeye family means you always have a support system. Student Care and Assistance (SCA) provides support, care, and access to resources and services during challenging times.

'Forbes' ranks UI Health Care among ‘Best Employers for Diversity’

Tuesday, January 23, 2018
University of Iowa Health Care has been named one of the nation’s top employers for diversity by “Forbes.”
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On the front lines in the fight against an epidemic

Tuesday, January 23, 2018
E. Dale Abel, director of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center, will deliver the UI Presidential Lecture “Overfeeding the Heart: Diabetes and Cardiovascular Complications,” on Feb. 18, exploring the relationship between blood sugar and heart function. “Iowa Now” sat down with Abel to talk about his work.
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UI Hospitals and Clinics CEO Ken Kates announces retirement

Monday, January 22, 2018
Kenneth P. Kates, University of Iowa Health Care associate vice president and UI Hospitals and Clinics CEO, has announced his intention to retire in summer 2018.