Faculty

Johnsen publishes in 'Journal of Dental Education'

Tuesday, February 9, 2016
David Johnsen, dean of the UI College of Dentistry, has published "New dental accreditation standard on critical thinking: a call for learning models, outcomes, assessments."

Wojciak publishes article in 'Qualitative Social Work'

Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Armeda Stevenson Wojciak publishes article in "Qualitative Social Work."

Holton publishes article in 'American Journal of Physical Anthropology'

Tuesday, February 9, 2016
UI College of Dentistry faculty member Nathan Holton publishes "The ontogeny of nasal shape: An analysis of sexual dimorphism in a longitudinal sample."
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UI unveils new high-tech, collaborative space to prepare future teachers

The UI College of Education recently unveiled a $2 million renovation project on the first floor of Lindquist Center North. The project brought together four separate offices—the Teacher Leader Center, Education Technology Center, Iowa Center for Assistive Technology Education and Research, and I-SERVE.

Squier publishes article in 'Methods in Molecular Biology'

Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Christopher Squier, faculty member in the College of Dentistry, has published an article, "Use of an Ex Vivo Porcine Mucosal Model to Study Superantigen Penetration."

Student athletes recognized for excelling academically and athletically

Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Each year, the University of Iowa Presidential Committee on Athletics (PCA) recognizes student athletes who have excelled academically and athletically during the previous year.
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Another step up for Dance Marathon

Monday, February 8, 2016
The University of Iowa Dance Marathon raised another record-breaking amount to help fund pediatric cancer research. The 2016 total: ​$2​,424,031.22.
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A year-round undertaking 'For the Kids'

Monday, February 8, 2016
Dance Marathon 22 culminated with the Big Event Feb. 5–6. It all takes a tremendous amount of planning, preparation, and fundraising—and everyone involved works 365 days “For the Kids,” or FTK. Here’s a look at events, milestones, and interactions that took place throughout this academic year.
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University of Iowa names new College of Education dean

Monday, February 8, 2016
Daniel L. Clay, dean of the University of Missouri College of Education, has been named the next dean of the University of Iowa College of Education.

Lecture Committee announces spring lineup

Monday, February 8, 2016
The University of Iowa Lecture Committee will kick off its spring semester lecture series Tuesday, Feb. 9, with Ben Plesser, a senior producer for NBC News.
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Teaching innovations for 21st-century educators

Friday, February 5, 2016
Double Robots and Sphero Balls were just two of many new educational technologies featured in the Feb. 4 grand opening of the University of Iowa College of Education’s new high-tech, collaborative space in Lindquist Center North—a real "game-changer" in preparing 21st-century educators.

How the Iowa Flood Center got its grant

Friday, February 5, 2016
The Iowa Flood Center at the University of Iowa approached a nontraditional partner for a grant to better protect the state against floods and improve water quality. The decision paid off: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded $97 million to the Iowa Watershed Approach.