A resolution Manders co-wrote with student government leaders has inspired action not only from UI Student Government, but university faculty and administration—and now other higher education institutions across Iowa.

UI faculty members David Gompper and H. Glenn Penny will use their $50,000 Guggenheim fellowship grants to take a year off from teaching to focus solely on their research.

Two Iowa faculty members received Guggenheim fellowships, the Guggenheim foundation announced Wednesday. David Gompper, professor of composition in the UI School of Music, and Glenn Penny, professor of history, were among the 175 writers, scholars, artists, and scientists nationwide chosen.

The University of Iowa has announced the members of the Strategic Plan Development Group that will lead the development of the UI Strategic Plan 2021–2026.

Emily Silich, a University of Iowa third-year student studying astronomy, physics, and mathematics, has been named a 2020 Goldwater Scholar.

Faculty and alumni remember Professor Emeritus David Thayer (1930-2020), former DEO of the Department of Theatre Arts and namesake of former Theatre A. Thayer died on April 2.

University of Iowa faculty are using OpenHawks grants to create open educational resources to replace traditional textbooks or other costly course materials for their classes, saving students money and better serving class needs.

UI undergrad Allie Stutting has created an organization called Iowa City Errand-ers, a network of young, able-bodied folks who can help the elderly and other at-risk populations during the coronavirus pandemic.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has named Rebekah Kowal to the honor of Collegiate Scholar for 2020-2022, which recognizes faculty for excellence as evidenced in their promotion record at the time of their candidacy for promotion to the rank of full professor.

The University of Iowa is one of the largest deliverers of online education, ranking in the top 50 in the nation and No. 4 among its peers. This extensive experience will ensure Iowa students continue to get an educational experience that remains among the best in the nation.

James V. Hatch, a historian of black theater who, with his wife, the artist and filmmaker Camille Billops, created a vast archive of interviews with black actors, singers, writers and artists, died on Feb. 14 in Manhattan. He was 91.

Two University of Iowa professors in January received National Endowment for the Humanities fellowships—considered to be among the highest honors in the humanities.