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University of Iowa continues progress on reducing high-risk drinking
Monday, August 1, 2016
The University of Iowa is making progress curtailing high-risk undergraduate drinking and its negative effects, according to new data from the National College Health Assessment (NCHA) survey.
7 seasoned college parents offer tips for move-in
Friday, July 29, 2016
Moving is exhausting and often stressful. Moving your child to college and saying goodbye? It may also be emotionally wrenching. Read some advice to help get you through the transition.
The UI's professional glassblower
Thursday, July 28, 2016
The University of Iowa has employed an on-campus glassblower for more than a century. Benjamin Revis, the UI's current professional scientific glassblower, custom designs and repairs equipment for researchers and artists alike. His shop is located in the Chemistry Building, but he performs work university wide.
Fiske once again names UI a 'Best Buy'
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
For the 12th straight year, the University of Iowa has been designated a "Best Buy" in the "Fiske Guide to Colleges."
How Iowa is paving the way for self-driving cars
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
The UI and the National Safety Council have partnered to educate drivers on the new technologies they may see in their vehicles. Researchers are also working to produce virtual cities that will help test autonomous vehicles.
UI TIER: Compute sticks lead to innovative solution for powering digital signage
Monday, July 25, 2016
As more units embraced the new Drupal Signage Service, the project team discovered a new, efficient way to power digital signs: small, reliable, and easy-to-maintain Intel Compute Sticks.
Starting their own business to improve lives in Africa
Monday, July 25, 2016
The University of Iowa is hosting 25 business leaders from Sub-Saharan African countries who want to learn more about how to run a business. Their goal isn’t just to earn a living; they want to change their communities for the better.
Repair work to begin on Old Capitol
Friday, July 22, 2016
Repair work is set to begin July 25 on the University of Iowa's most recognizable building: Old Capitol.
The importance of the humanities at Iowa
Thursday, July 21, 2016
President Bruce Harreld comments on Obermann Center director Teresa Mangum's recent essay about the value of the humanities and reiterates how important they are to the University of Iowa.
UI creates new position leading interdisciplinary research development across campus
Monday, July 18, 2016
Karim Abdel-Malek has joined the UI Office of the Provost leadership team to help work on initiatives associated with interdisciplinary team research development across campus.
UI sees increase in federal support of research, scholarship in fiscal year 2016
Friday, July 15, 2016
Federal support of University of Iowa research and scholarship increased 4 percent in fiscal year 2016, with substantial gains from both the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Science Foundation (NSF). Federal research funding increased $8.5 million over FY15, from $231.9 million to $240.4 million.
Law + chemistry = perfect career formula
Thursday, July 14, 2016
Alex Lodge, who holds a doctorate in chemistry and a juris doctor from the University of Iowa, says he’ll continue to draw on the lessons he learned from Iowa Law faculty who encouraged him to think beyond the outcome of a case.
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