Faculty

UI embarking on collaborative budget process

Monday, April 18, 2016
As Fiscal Year 2017 approaches, UI academic and administrative leaders embark on a new, values-based budget process intended to give deans and vice presidents greater decision-making power while also improving transparency.

How much do you know about the real 'Jungle Book' animals?

Russell L. Ciochon, a paleoanthropologist at the University of Iowa, says while Gigantopithecus, the King Louie ape is about 400,000 years old, he approves of its inclusion in the new Jungle Book film.

Wheeldon's new 'Nutcracker' for Joffrey announces Broadway artists

The all-new production of “The Nutcracker” for the Joffrey Ballet of Chicago will first be seen at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, where it will play Dec. 1-4 at the Hancher Auditorium.

Sigmund receives NIH grant to study blood vessel health

Friday, April 15, 2016
Researchers at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, have been awarded a four-year $2.48 million NIH grant to study a molecular pathway that appears to protect blood vessels from damage caused by cardiovascular stressors, including high-fat diet and aging.
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The Red Queen rules

Thursday, April 14, 2016
What does the Red Queen in “Alice in Wonderland” have to do with biology? “It takes all the running you can do, to keep in the same place.” Sexual reproduction protects species by continuously shuffling their genes. A UI-led team bolstered the theory by studying snails’ resilience to parasitic worms.

Two UI students receive 2016 Governor's Cup Award

Wednesday, April 13, 2016
The awards are presented annually by Governor Branstad to top students in 10 ROTC programs at seven universities. The awards honor the cadets for leadership, academics, and military achievement.
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'As necessary as food': Latino Native American Cultural Center at the UI

Wednesday, April 13, 2016
For 45 years, the Latino Native American Cultural Center has advocated on behalf of Latino and Native students and provided them with a home away from home, especially for those who feel isolated.

UI recognizes top student employees

Wednesday, April 13, 2016
UI honors top student employees
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New 'Nutcracker' to preview at new Hancher in December

Wednesday, April 13, 2016
The Joffrey Ballet will take to the new Hancher stage this December to perform choreographer Christopher Wheeldon’s reimagining of the classic Nutcracker ballet.
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Big year for UI student's menswear business

Wednesday, April 13, 2016
West Branch native Conor Paulsen founded and runs a company that sells men's leather goods and encourages gentleman-like behavior. It’s going rather well.
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University of Iowa and Iowa DNR announce landmark agreement

Tuesday, April 12, 2016
The University of Iowa and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources reached a landmark agreement on Tuesday, April 12, that will help advance the UI’s renewable-energy goals while continuing to protect Iowa’s air quality.
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A new insight into cystic fibrosis

Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Abnormally thick and sticky mucus is a major medical issue for people with cystic fibrosis (CF). UI researchers have shown that part of the problem may be caused by the acidity of the liquid covering CF patients’ airways.