Faculty
Manternach headlines two national music conferences
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Jeremy Manternach guest conducted at two music conferences this month.
Amendt named Dentistry Centennial Professor of Research
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Brad A. Amendt, associate dean for research at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, is known internationally as one of the world's leading authorities on micro-RNA research and cell plasticity.
I'll cry if I want to
Monday, February 29, 2016
Research led by the UI has found another reason why people may dehumanize society’s outcasts: emotional exhaustion.
Creating community for the science-minded
Monday, February 29, 2016
Harrison Freund, a sophomore computer engineering student at the University of Iowa, wanted to build a community for LGBTQ students interested in STEM fields. He is preparing to apply for official student organization status and accreditation with oSTEM, a national LGBTQ STEM organization.
Family's gift creates Bucksbaum Early Entrance Academy at the UI
Thursday, February 25, 2016
The University of Iowa has established an early entrance academy for high-ability 10th-graders, making it among the first of such academies at a public research university in the nation.
A bow and a bow
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
When Dalton Hinz auditioned with Volkan Orhon, a double-bass professor, he knew then and there that he was going to study at the University of Iowa. Orhon sets specific goals for each student in order for them to become well-rounded players capable of finding success, no matter their career path.
Wild for wildlife
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Registration will open Feb. 29 for the University of Iowa Department of Recreational Services’ summer Wildlife Camps at Macbride Nature Recreation Area.
Get to Know...Meredith Caskey
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
The "Get to Know" series asks University of Iowa faculty, staff, and students a few questions about their work and outside interests. Today, we visit with Meredith Caskey, leader of Recreational Services' Wildlife Camps program.
University of Iowa is 'top producer' of U.S. Fulbright students
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Twelve UI students were awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant in the 2015–16 academic year. This is the highest number of placements the UI has ever secured in a single calendar year, resulting in a tied ranking for 27th on a list of peer institutions.
Recent deaths
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Death notices for current and retired UI employees. Links to online obituaries provided when available.
UIMA again sets statewide participation record
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
The University of Iowa Museum of Art (UIMA) set an all-time museum record for statewide participation and attendance at events during fiscal year (FY) 2015, drawing 221,879 people in Iowa. This significantly surpassed the previous record of 136,943 for FY 2014.
Celebrating a decade of engagement
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
For 10 years, the Obermann Graduate Institute has helped nearly 200 UI graduate students from across disciplines think about how to weave engagement into their research and teaching. Taking It to the Streets, a symposium scheduled March 3-4, will commemorate the anniversary.
Pagination