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Old Gold: The course catalog, or UI's 'wish book'

Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Through the years, the General Catalog has offered a wealth of information about the university: awards and scholarships offered, campus maps, enrollment data, names of faculty and staff, graduation requirements, and more.

'Iowa universities see more graduates, high achievers'

The University of Iowa announced a record 14 students and alumni have landed Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants to conduct research, attend graduate school, pursue creative work, or serve as English teaching assistants overseas in the 2016–17 season. That total tops last year’s record-breaking tally of 13 UI Fulbright placements.
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'Shared toilets increase diarrhea risk for children'

Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Children under five face an increased risk of contracting diarrhea when they share a toilet with just one or two other households, a University of Iowa study has found. The study shows private toilets are still the best option in the global battle to improve sanitation facilities in developing countries.

'Who Needs Males? Self-Cloning Females Heal Faster'

UI biology professor Maurine Neiman offers insight into a study about a species of salamander that thrives without males. The research mirrors her own study of asexual snails.

'Iowa Ahead of the Nation in Futuristic, Driverless-Vehicle Technology'

Dr. Dan McGehee, a vehicle safety researcher at the University of Iowa, leads a program that is one of only a handful in the world developing safety technology that eventually will put driverless vehicles on the road.

UI's Hagle comments on Clinton's loss in West Virginia

UI political science professor Tim Hagle says comments Hillary Clinton made about coal mining hurt her in West Virginia and could be damaging in other states come November.
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Working to improve our campus climate for everyone

Tuesday, May 17, 2016
The report of a racially motivated attack and subsequent investigation has been difficult for our University of Iowa community. Regardless of the outcome, this incident highlighted a level of fear and distrust on our campus that must and will be addressed.
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UI researcher, lab play key roles in COPD study

Monday, May 16, 2016
A University of Iowa–affiliated lab used an advanced CT scanner to detect COPD-like symptoms in individuals who didn’t present traditional signs of the disease. Read on to learn how the findings could lead to more effective methods of diagnosis and earlier treatment.
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Recapping commencement weekend

Monday, May 16, 2016
Nearly 5,000 University of Iowa students received their degrees at spring 2016 commencement ceremonies May 12 through 14. Take in the sights and sounds from commencement weekend through Office of Strategic Communication photos and video.

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics makes '100 great hospitals in America 2016' list

Thursday, May 12, 2016
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has been named one of "100 great hospitals in America 2016" by 'Becker's Hospital Review.'
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'How Iowa became the nation's leader in wind energy'

YES! Magazine quotes the University of Iowa's David Osterberg, an associate clinical professor of occupational and environmental health, about why Iowa outperforms the nation in wind-energy production.
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A graduation message to faculty, staff, and students

Thursday, May 12, 2016
President Harreld thanks faculty, staff, and students for the work they've done this year, congratulates graduating seniors on their academic achievement, and looks forward to the impact these new graduates will have on the world.