The University of Iowa Veterans Association and Iowa Reserve Officers’ Training Corps honored Iowa’s veterans during the week of Nov. 5–11 with a reveille ceremony and the fourth annual Veterans Day flag display on the west lawn of the Pentacrest.

The Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance presented Hancher Auditorium Executive Director Chuck Swanson with the Larry Eckholt Award for arts advocacy Nov. 8 at its annual Celebration of the Arts.

In support of its goal to build high-impact neuroscience research, the Iowa Neuroscience Institute (INI) has awarded its first Accelerator Grants. The four funded proposals represent a mix of foundational, translational, and clinical research. They focus on neuroscience topics that are new or that add value to existing research by branching out in a new direction.

The University of Iowa’s Employment Practices Committee has selected Des Moines law firm Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. to review the university’s employment policies and practices as defined by the Iowa Civil Rights Act. The UI signed a professional services agreement with the firm on Nov. 6, 2017.

The University of Iowa has created a Path Forward Steering Committee that will advance implementation of the UI Strategic Plan 2016–2021. Each calendar year, work groups facilitated by the steering committee will focus on critical tasks specified in the strategic plan.

The Phase II committee for the University of Iowa Academic Organizational Structure 2020 initiative is asking all members of the university community to help shape the future of the UI. Read on to find out how you can get involved.

The University of Iowa will honor six members of the armed forces for exceptional service to their country and the Hawkeye community on Wednesday, Nov. 15.

UI students studying abroad and international students in Iowa City have had their photos selected for the 2017 International Programs Annual Photo Contest as part of International Education Week. The UI was also one of only four U.S. schools to receive the 2017 Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization.

Even when University of Iowa dance faculty work with students outside the classroom, they still find teaching moments.

Hawkeye Marching Band member Grace Schebler got a big surprise during the Iowa–Minnesota football game at Kinnick Stadium on Oct. 28. Her longtime boyfriend and former drum major for the band, Isaac Anderson, surprised her with a proposal as the band played “Hey Baby.”

On video, it’s marvelous, a simple yet stunning display of collective kindness. If you’ve seen the Iowa Wave, you’ve probably wiped back tears. But from the 12th floor of the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital, it’s almost overwhelming.

University of Iowa Health Care Marketing and Communications has been recognized for its program aimed at boosting girls’ interests in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education and careers.