Faculty

How the IEM sees election results in advance

Thursday, August 25, 2016
The Iowa Electronic Markets asks people to put their money on an election outcome, so participants say who think they will win, not who they want to win.

Priceline.com founder to speak at JPEC event

Priceline.com founder Jeff Hoffman will discuss entrepreneurialism and starting your own business at the UI on Sept. 13 during the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center's EntreDays event

Solow discusses Deere & Co. layoffs

Abundant corn and low oil prices are among the reasons for the recently announced layoffs at Deere & Co., says John Solow, professor of economics in the Tippie College of Business.

More traveling doctors make for healthier rural hearts

Thursday, August 25, 2016
Rural patients with heart disease often have limited access to specialized care because most cardiologists practice in cities, but a new study from the University of Iowa finds that the use of visiting consultant clinics (VCCs) in rural hospitals staffed by traveling cardiologists greatly increases access to care.

Campus feedback sought on strategic plan draft

Thursday, August 25, 2016
The Strategic Plan Development Group has published a draft of the University of Iowa Strategic Plan 2016–21 and is seeking campus feedback at open forums early this fall. Read on to learn how you can get involved.
Bruce Harreld at Convocation

Welcome home to a new UI

Thursday, August 25, 2016
As we begin a new academic year, President Harreld takes the opportunity to tell new and returning students, faculty, and staff about exciting changes at the University of Iowa.
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Back-to-school briefing

Wednesday, August 24, 2016
It can be hard to keep up with everything happening on such a large and bustling campus. So as you get into the groove of another academic year, here are 10 things you might not know about, but should.

Recent deaths

Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Death notices for current and retired UI employees. Links to online obituaries provided when available.
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Let's help small towns face down big wastewater costs

Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Engineers at the University of Iowa hope to help small Iowa towns wrestling with costly wastewater treatment upgrades. They've proposed a site where new technologies can be tested and approved for use.

Office of Outreach and Engagement awards fall 2016 grants

Wednesday, August 24, 2016
The Provost’s Office of Outreach and Engagement has awarded five grants during its first application window of the 2015–16 academic year.
Fireworks go off at Kinnick during On Iowa festivities.

On Iowa! 2016 welcomes another record-breaking first-year class

Monday, August 22, 2016
First-year and transfer students spent their first few days on campus receiving a special welcome thanks to the On Iowa! program.
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Move-in 2016

Friday, August 19, 2016
Thousands of first-year students moved into residence halls across the UI campus on Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 17 and 18. About 3,000 students were expected to arrive each day, with move-ins scheduled in shifts and assisted by volunteers from the UI community.