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UI Conversation Center: From classroom idea to changing lives on campus, in community

Tuesday, December 12, 2017
To help international students feel more involved on campus, a group of students developed the Conversation Center and a class that goes with it.

Flood Center researcher awarded artificial intelligence grant from Microsoft

Monday, December 11, 2017
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Bringing Zumba to all

Thursday, December 7, 2017
Jamie Achrazoglou, who has worked at the University of Iowa for more than 30 years, is involved with many UI projects. For the past six years, one of her more visible roles has been in Recreational Services, where she teaches Zumba.
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Richard and Mary Jo Stanley commit $10 million to the new University of Iowa Museum of Art building

Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Richard (Dick) and Mary Jo Stanley have committed $10 million to support the building campaign for the University of Iowa Museum of Art. The gift, which comes from two generations of the family, will help create a new museum and permanent home for the UIMA collection.

UI finance faculty member comments on The Principal’s switch to NASDAQ

Though Des Moines–based The Principal Financial Group is switching its stock listing from the New York Stock Exchange to the NASDAQ, University of Iowa finance faculty member Cathy Zaharis says it doesn't mean much for investors.

College of Public Health awards grants to improve Iowans’ health

The College of Public Health’s Business Leadership Network has awarded grants to six Iowa social service and health care organizations to help them develop initiatives to improve the health of Iowans of all ages.

Humanities faculty named DSHB Faculty Scholars

Wednesday, December 6, 2017
The Developmental Studies Hybridoma Bank (DSHB) at the University of Iowa funds awards meant to advance the education of liberal arts students, including aspiring scientists, by helping to defray research-related expenses. It recently named associate professors Amber Brian, Mary Cohen, Marie Kruger, Brenda Longfellow, and Miriam Thaggert DSHB Faculty Scholars.
About 790 University of Iowa students received degrees during the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and University College commencement ceremony on Dec. 17 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

UI to honor December 2017 graduates

Wednesday, December 6, 2017
The University of Iowa will honor December 2017 graduates during a series of commencement ceremonies Thursday through Sunday, Dec. 14–17.

University of Iowa working with actor Michael J. Fox to find cure for Parkinson’s disease

Tuesday, December 5, 2017
The University of Iowa College of Public Health has been working with the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, gathering and analyzing data collected during numerous studies the foundation funds to find a treatment for the disease.

UI employees: Choose online delivery to get your 2017 tax forms faster

Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Online delivery is a fast and secure way for University of Iowa employees to receive year-end W-2 and Affordable Care Act (ACA) 1095 forms.

UI math professor named 2018 American Mathematical Society fellow

Monday, December 4, 2017
With more than 200 published papers, Daniel Anderson was honored for his study of commutative ring theory.

UI computer science student wins best paper at international conference

Monday, December 4, 2017
UI grad student Sherhoze Farooqi's research exposed extensive reputation manipulation on Facebook.