A new University of Iowa study finds that bigger may be better when it comes to lung transplants.

University of Iowa Children's Hospital announces this year's Kid Captains, former and current patients whose stories will be highlighted throughout the Iowa Hawkeyes' 2013 football season.

A University of Iowa study has found that bigger lungs appear to improve the survival for patients receiving double-lung transplants. The UI team used a new formula based on height and gender to match lung donors and recipients and to calculate optimal lung sizes for transplant patients. Results are published in the "Annals of Thoracic Surgery."

“Hometown Hawkeyes” is the theme of a new University of Iowa exhibit at this year’s Iowa State Fair. Life-sized photos of Hawkeye alumni living and leading in Iowa cities will grace the exhibit’s walls to highlight how they are contributing to the vibrancy of Iowa life and culture.

UI Staff Council’s service recognition program acknowledges all professional and scientific and merit staff who have reached 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, or 50 years of continuous service. Longevity Award winners receive a certificate and letter of appreciation from the Office of the President.

A new finding from researchers at the UI may take asthma treatment to another level, according to Joel Kline, M.D., director of the UI's Asthma Center.

University of Iowa Staff Council’s service recognition program acknowledges all professional and scientific and merit staff who have reached 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, or 50 years of continuous service. Longevity Award winners receive a certificate and letter of appreciation from the Office of the President.

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Some 300 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the President's List for the 2013 spring semester.

Some 4,000 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the Dean's List for the 2013 spring semester.

A University of Iowa-led team has found a promising, new way to treat asthma: Target an enzyme in airway lining cells. The finding could lead to the development of drugs that block the enzyme, CaMKII, from excessive oxidation, which can trigger asthma attacks.

The University of Iowa awarded an estimated 5,200 degrees at the close of the 2013 spring session.