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UI study finds $622 million in gun injury hospitalization costs annually

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

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.
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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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Deirdre Egan’s ‘eclectic’ background makes her an asset to students at UI’s Writing Center

Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Deirdre Egan, assistant director of the Writing Center at the University of Iowa, uses her unique professional and academic experience to help members of the UI community become better writers.

A safety message for the University of Iowa community

Sunday, August 27, 2017
Over the weekend of Aug. 25–27, reports of violent acts on and near our campus left many of us feeling shaken and concerned. Safety is our highest priority, and UI Police are working closely with Iowa City Police to provide as safe a community as possible.
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When sports injuries lead to arthritis in joints

To get back in the game after an injury, it is tempting to short-circuit the necessary healing process. UI orthopedists and rehabilitation specialists suggest that acute joint damage that occurs at the time of an injury initiates a sequence of events that can lead to progressive articular surface damage.

UI recognized as among world’s best for insurance education and research

Friday, August 25, 2017
The University of Iowa’s Vaughan Institute of Risk Management and Insurance has been named a Global Center of Insurance Excellence in recognition of its research excellence and outstanding risk management and insurance educational programs.

Iowa to phase out full-time MBA program

Citing changing market dynamics and opportunities for growth, the Tippie College of Business has decided to phase out its full-time MBA program and focus instead on its growing part-time MBA program and specialty master's degrees.

Rietz puts Powerball odds into perspective

Tom Rietz, professor of finance in the Tippie College of Business, puts into perspective the absurdly long odds of holding the winning Powerball ticket.

Three inaugural winners of the See It and Solve It awards

Thursday, August 24, 2017
The three inaugural winners of the See It awards are Alyssa Mattson, Carol Adamson, and Ryan Jepson. All three received certificates and local department recognition.