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UI flutist graduating on a high note

Wednesday, May 11, 2016
This fall, Emily Duncan, a University of Iowa graduating senior, will begin a two-year master's program in flute performance at the Juilliard School in New York City.
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Record 15 UI students, alumni receive Fulbright awards for 2016–17

Wednesday, May 11, 2016
The Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government. It is designed to increase understanding between people of the United States and other countries by providing participants opportunities to study, teach, conduct research, and contribute to finding solutions to shared international concerns.

Local entrepreneurs win Venture School awards

Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Five local businesses were awarded $4,500 in prizes for their performance in the University of Iowa Venture School.
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25 years at the Iowa Writers’ Workshop

Tuesday, May 10, 2016
When Marilynne Robinson began teaching at the Iowa Writers' Workshop, she quickly became an influential instructor and nationally respected figure. Now, after 25 years, she retires from the workshop having inspired many.
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My Car Does What? UI expert discusses public safety campaign

Dan McGehee, director of the Human Factors and Vehicle Safety research division at the University of Iowa Public Policy Center, discusses consumer uncertainty and a public-safety campaign aimed at improving driver awareness of the proliferation of advanced driver-assist systems in new cars.

The federal government asked for advice on self-driving cars. It got a mouthful.

Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Back in fall 2014, the University of Iowa surveyed 2,015 people to see what they know about the technologies in their cars. The results indicate drivers are going to need more hand-holding than some might imagine on the road to a self-driving future.

College of Public Health honors outstanding alumnae

Monday, May 9, 2016
The University of Iowa College of Public Health is pleased to announce the recipients of the college’s 2016 Outstanding Alumni Awards.

Center for Hypertension Research pilot project awards announced

Monday, May 9, 2016
The UI Center for Hypertension Research selects four multidisciplinary research projects to receive grant funding

'Iowa Law Review,' 'Journal of Corporation Law' earn plaudits

Monday, May 9, 2016
Iowa Law’s journals are all student-edited, and these rankings provide an important example of student achievement.

Tippie team places third in challenge to develop farming model using data analytics

Monday, May 9, 2016
A team from the Tippie College of Business captured third place in the Syngenta Crop Challenge in Orlando April 11.

Iowa Law student places second in writing competition

Monday, May 9, 2016
The annual competition honors the memory of Louis Jackson, a founding partner in Jackson Lewis LLP, which “pioneered the concept of preventive employee relations to help employers shape a positive and productive workplace.”

UI College of Law Trial Advocacy Team Competes at National Finals

Monday, May 9, 2016
Iowa Law’s Trial Ad team made it to the quarter finals, where they finished in the top eight.