Faculty
Vaughan Institute named one of world’s top insurance education, research centers
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
The University of Iowa and its Vaughn Institute of Insurance and Risk Management was named one of the top 20 universities in the world for insurance education and research by a global insurance-advocacy organization.
Wright comments on Trump administration’s willingness to approve Iowa’s ACA insurance waiver request
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Brad Wright, assistant professor of health management and policy, says states might see it as a signal if the White House approves Iowa’s request for a waiver that strengthens its health insurance market
Nain comments on proposed Rockwell Collins–United Technologies merger
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Amrita Nain, professor of finance and a merger and acquisition expert, expects that Rockwell Collins' presence in Iowa will be minimally affected if the company's proposed acquisition by United Technologies is consummated.
Campbell research looks for better routes for relief supplies to disaster sites like Houston
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Ann Campbell, professor of management sciences in the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business, is an expert on transportation logistics. One of her research focuses is finding more efficient methods for governments, agencies, and businesses to transport relief supplies to disaster areas.
Master of Studies in Law degree provides flexible opportunity for legal education
Thursday, August 31, 2017
The University of Iowa’s Master of Studies in Law program provides accessible training in the legal system for students and professionals who need to recognize and respond to legal issues in their work but do not want to practice law.
Search committee chairs announced for UI Museum of Art director
Thursday, August 31, 2017
University Librarian John Culshaw and Steve McGuire, professor and interim director of the School of Art and Art History, have agreed to co-chair the search committee for a new director of the University of Iowa Museum of Art.
Declining support eroding strength of America’s research universities
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Support for America’s research universities continues to decline, and Dan Reed, UI vice president for research and economic development, says it could take decades to recover from the damage.
UI study finds $622 million in gun injury hospitalization costs annually
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
A study from the College of Public Health finds that hospital costs related to gun injuries exceed $622 million each year.
UI Press-published book, Whitman Archive lauded for contributions to Whitman scholarship
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
A newly discovered Walt Whitman book, the UI Press–published Life and Adventures of Jack Engle, was recently reviewed in The New York Times. The review highlights the importance of resources like the UI's Whitman Archive and its WhitmanWeb collaboration with the university's International Writing Program.
Researchers hypothesize how the universe became filled with light
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
University of Iowa researchers have a new explanation for how the universe changed from a place of darkness to one filled with light. They propose that black holes within galaxies produce winds strong enough to fling out matter, puncturing holes in galaxies that allow light to escape.
Pulitzer Prize finalist talks Iowa Writers’ Workshop and creating a space to write
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Iowa Writers’ Workshop alumnus and Pulitzer Prize finalist Adam Haslett sat down with “Iowa Now” to talk about creating a protected space for writing.
College of Nursing welcomes Dean Zerwic
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
UI College of Nursing Dean Julie Zerwic plans to build new research and educational partnerships, and she’ll be kicking off two important renovation projects. Improving workforce diversity and training future nursing leaders are two of her other top priorities.
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