Faculty
Working with college students perfect fit for social justice advocate
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Tab Wiggins, UI assistant director for multicultural programs, says she believes she was called to fight against the status quo. At first, she thought that meant a career in law. Then she thought she would teach high school. But as an undergraduate, she discovered her niche: working with college students.
UI announces first candidate for College of Law dean
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
A university search committee has announced the first finalist for the next University of Iowa College of Law N. William Hines Dean. Kevin Washburn, Regents professor of law and former dean at the University of New Mexico School of Law, will visit campus Feb. 1 and 2.
Removing barriers to learning for UI students with disabilities
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
The director of the University of Iowa’s Student Disability Services explains available academic accommodations while a student and faculty member discuss their experiences with them.
Lon Moeller named provost of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s board of trustees has named Lon Moeller, associate provost for undergraduate education and dean of University College, to be the next senior vice president for academic affairs and provost of their university. His last day at the UI will be in late March.
Tom Brokaw collection: From detangling press badges to organizing, indexing items
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
University of Iowa School of Library and Information Sciences graduate student Elizabeth Riordan gets high-profile, hands-on experience working with Tom Brokaw collection.
Lena Hill on the importance of diversity at Iowa
Thursday, January 25, 2018
Lena Hill, associate professor of English and African American Studies and senior associate to the president, discusses the importance of continuing the University of Iowa's historic commitment to diversity. Hill also serves as the interim chief diversity officer and associate vice president at the UI.
Hawkeye family supports students during crisis or emergency situations
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Being a member of the Hawkeye family means you always have a support system. Student Care and Assistance (SCA) provides support, care, and access to resources and services during challenging times.
Iowa study finds more children diagnosed with autism than previously thought
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
A new study by the University of Iowa of data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that more children have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder than early data analyses have found.
Iowa study finds shorter wait times in rural hospitals with tele-ERs
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
A study from the University of Iowa finds rural hospitals that are part of a telemedicine network with hospitals in larger cities have shorter patient wait times in their emergency rooms.
Iconic Iowa family-owned businesses prep millennials for succession
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Assistant Professor of Management and Organizations Beth Livingston talks about the importance of having a succession plan in a family-owned business.
'Forbes' ranks UI Health Care among ‘Best Employers for Diversity’
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
University of Iowa Health Care has been named one of the nation’s top employers for diversity by “Forbes.”
On the front lines in the fight against an epidemic
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
E. Dale Abel, director of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center, will deliver the UI Presidential Lecture “Overfeeding the Heart: Diabetes and Cardiovascular Complications,” on Feb. 18, exploring the relationship between blood sugar and heart function. “Iowa Now” sat down with Abel to talk about his work.
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