Emily Wentzell, an assistant professor of anthropology at the University of Iowa, says that people report feelings of anger when they feel threatened, and current social, economic and political issues are causing many people to believe their way of life is endangered.

University of Iowa political science professor Tim Hagle offers analysis of how Hillary Clinton's TV ads are an attempt to distinguish herself from the other Democratic candidate, Bernie Sanders.

Sara Mitchell, professor of political science and department chair at the University of Iowa, writes a guest opinion column about the importance of electing a female president.

Two UI students win $1,500 scholarships to study abroad after embarking on a cinematic world tour. The Bijou Horizons series at FilmScene continues this spring, offering another UI student a similar international opportunity.

Why do animals engage in sexual reproduction? UI biologists sought answers with mud snails that breed both sexually and asexually. They found that asexual snails grow faster and reach reproductive age quicker than sexual snails, which raises new questions about sex's role in reproduction.

T. Geronimo Johnson, a visiting professor at the University of Iowa Writers' Workshop, is the winner of the prestigious 2015 Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence for his new book, Welcome to Braggsville.

A recent poll of likely Iowa caucusgoers by the University of Iowa confirms the two political parties are dominated by ideological voters with unfavorable views of the other party. The poll also shows Iowans are politically active and are confident their votes will be counted correctly on caucus night.

Through a three-week winter course aimed at “observing the Iowa caucuses and their role in presidential nomination,” UI students found population and past political performance matter most in determining where candidates hold events.

During "Hawkus," participating elementary students will declare preferences for superheroes rather than presidential candidates.

Several University of Iowa experts are available to the media to share their expertise regarding the Iowa Caucus and 2016 presidential election.

The "Get to Know" series asks University of Iowa faculty, staff, and students a few questions about their work and outside interests. Meet senior graphic design student Sam Watkins, who painted eight portraits of Martin Luther King Jr. that comprise an Iowa Memorial Union exhibition called "Keep Moving Forward."

A University of Iowa researcher is working with the Veterans Administration on a pilot program to help female veterans suffering from postpartum depression.