In the spring of 1966, in the midst of the Cold War, the University of Iowa Symphony Band embarked on a historic European tour, including a 19-day stretch in the Soviet Union. Fifty years later, former members are returning to Iowa City for the milestone reunion.

Patricia Meredith, University of Iowa College of Dentistry, received the Mastership Award from the Academy of General Dentistry.

Hawkeye PACE is a six-week summer program that helps student-athletes figure out what they want to do after their collegiate careers have ended, including job-shadow experiences with Johnson County employers.

The University of Iowa's political prediction market sees a low probability of Republicans holding onto both houses of Congress this year.

Eric Dyken, director of the UI's Sleep Disorders Program, says the body produces melatonin when it gets dark, and as melatonin levels rise, people get drowsy and eventually fall asleep. The use of alarm clocks with bright light can affect sleep patterns.

A study by UI researchers finds that trying too hard to impress in your online dating profile is a very common pitfall.

In his new role at the UI, Ted Abel will build a collaborative community of scientists and clinicians to foster interdisciplinary research and training in neuroscience and to support translational research in disorders of the brain and nervous system.

The University of Iowa's new Visual Arts Building, designed by Steven Holl Architects, incorporates many elements of the STEM-focused innovation campus in hopes of mixing the disciplines of science and art, as well as their modes of instruction, says art professor and studio division coordinator Steve McGuire.

This fall, students will begin using laptops, tablets, or phones to respond to polls in class. Those who own clickers must exchange them the first week of class to get a license for the new software.

This summer, nine faculty members at the University of Iowa took part in the Communicating Ideas Workshop, a media-training program to help them better communicate their research to journalists and the public.

Come Aug. 17, the 2016 On Iowa! program will be in full swing, welcoming our campus community's newest students. Program coordinators still have a variety of volunteer positions to fill during this very exciting—and busy—time of year.

As part of Gateway Project construction, North Dubuque Street with close at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, from Aug. 2 to Aug. 23 for five to 15 minutes.