Faculty

Review of UI Athletics employment practices complete
Thursday, January 31, 2019
The law firm reviewing the University of Iowa’s employment practices has submitted its report on the UI Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. They found employees “clearly understood” the importance of diversity within the department, actively recruit women and minority candidates, and know what to do if someone reports discrimination or harassment.
Crocodiles have complex past
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
A new study co-led by a University of Iowa researcher paints a complex evolutionary past for modern-day alligators and crocodiles. The analysis states modern crocodiles and alligators came from a variety of surroundings beginning in the early Jurassic Period, and various species occupied a host of ecosystems over time, including land, estuarine, freshwater and marine.

Third candidate for executive vice president and provost withdraws
Wednesday, January 30, 2019
The third candidate for the position of executive vice president and provost at the University of Iowa has accepted an offer for another position and has withdrawn from further consideration.

Instagram chooses University of Iowa student to take over its official account
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Instagram chose University of Iowa grad student Jennifer Fisher to take over its official story account during the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship game.
Presidential Lecture: Pulling back the veil on violence against women
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Karen Heimer, UI professor of sociology as well as gender, women’s, and sexuality studies, will deliver the 36th annual presidential lecture on Feb. 24. Heimer’s lecture, “Violence Against Women: The Hidden Figures,” will discuss the facts and common misconceptions about violence against women.

From Iowa farm to UI physics faculty
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Jane Nachtman grew up on a family farm in eastern Iowa, barely knowing what a physicist was. Now, the University of Iowa alumna is an associate professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at her alma mater and is a leading figure in the field of particle physics.

Where law and health care meet
Monday, January 28, 2019
Nine University of Iowa College of Law students spent a week over winter break at the UI Hospitals & Clinics learning from health care providers about the intersections of health care and the law.

UI announces second finalist for executive vice president and provost
Sunday, January 27, 2019
A university search committee has announced the second finalist for the next executive vice president and provost at the University of Iowa.
UI College of Engineering selected for Engineer Your World program
Friday, January 25, 2019
The University of Iowa College of Engineering is partnering with Engineer Your World (EYW) at the University of Texas at Austin to provide hands-on engineering experiences to high school students across Iowa.
College of Public Health plays significant role in UI's cancer-fighting efforts
Friday, January 25, 2019
College of Public Health researchers make more than half of the university's Cancer Epidemiology and Population Science (CEPS) unit, which focuses on the causes and detection of cancer, possible methods of prevention, and improving the quality of life of those who are living with or who have survived cancer.
College of Public Health awards community grants for health initiatives
Friday, January 25, 2019
The College of Public Health's Business Leadership Network awarded grants to seven communities across Iowa for initiatives and projects that will improve public health.
NADS participates in research on the effects of using marijuana while driving
Friday, January 25, 2019
The University of Iowa's National Advanced Driving Simulator (NADS) is is participating in a project that studies the impact that smoking marijuana has on people who are driving a car.
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