Faculty

Debate moves Clinton, Trump prices on Iowa Electronic Markets

Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Hillary Clinton’s contract prices are up 8 percent to 70.5 cents in volatile post-debate overnight trading on the Iowa Electronic Markets, while contract prices for Donald Trump are down 3 percent to 31.8 cents.

Making progress toward gene therapy for cystic fibrosis

Monday, September 26, 2016
Working with cystic fibrosis (CF) pigs, researchers based in the University of Iowa Pappajohn Biomedical Institute have shown that two different virus-based vectors can restore the function of a faulty protein involved with CF symptoms.

UI TIER: University Shared Services helps with staffing gaps

Monday, September 26, 2016
The University of Iowa’s new Shared Services structure is helping departments fill open positions more quickly, train new employees, and more easily fill gaps during prolonged staffing absences.

Eight Iowa Law alumni appointed to serve on the Iowa Access to Justice Commission

Monday, September 26, 2016
The Iowa Access to Justice Commission (IAJC), was established by the Iowa Supreme Court on June 27, 2016 to identify the legal needs of low-income Iowans and propose recommendations for innovative ways to improve access to justice for those who cannot afford legal counsel.

Iowa LEND program awarded $3.1 million grant by HRSA

Monday, September 26, 2016
Officials with Iowa’s Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and other Related Disabilities (LEND) program at the Center for Disabilities and Development at University of Iowa Children’s Hospital announced that the program has received a five-year, $3.1 million award from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).

Liu Hong receives $410,000 NIH grant

Monday, September 26, 2016
Liu Hong, associate professor at the UI College of Dentistry, received a two-year, $410,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
marilynne robinson at reception

Marilynne Robinson, according to her students and friends

Friday, September 23, 2016
Upon the announcement of Marilynne Robinson’s retirement last spring, “Iowa Now” interviewed six former students about her influence on their writing. Listen to their inspiring accounts.
e 2016_09_22-Terryl Bandy-tschoon-005.jpg

Trowbridge’s topo pro

Thursday, September 22, 2016
One University of Iowa senior has channeled her love for geology to produce highly detailed topographical maps of earthquake-prone areas in Southern California. Terryl Bandy will present the results of her summer project at the Geological Society of America meeting on Sept. 25.

‘Play the Knave’ puts players in the players’ shoes

Thursday, September 22, 2016
Former University of Iowa professor Gina Bloom brought “Play the Knave,” a motion-capture video game that she helped develop, to the UI as part of the semester-long Shakespeare at Iowa celebration.

Meet the first four Kid Captains of 2016

Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Meet Kinzie Hemann, Parker Kress, Abigail Hooper, and Liam Young—the first four Kid Captains of 2016.
0329501_pharm_-_building_images_14_0612_1_page_3.jpg

UI breaks ground on pharmacy building

Wednesday, September 21, 2016
On Thursday, Sept. 29, the UI will officially break ground on a new $96.3 million pharmacy building that will feature cutting-edge research laboratories, innovative technology, and collaborative learning spaces.
insect-story-art.jpg

Breaking through the shell

Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Insects are tough animals to study. One reason is their armor-like coating, called an exoskeleton, which protects their organs. Researchers have discovered a technique to open the exoskeleton in order to study living organs and cells.