Faculty

Peters receives D.C. Spriestersbach Dissertation Prize

Wednesday, August 26, 2015
The University of Iowa Graduate College honors Erin Peters with the D.C. Spriestersbach Dissertation Prize in the humanities and fine arts.

UI professor comments on enlightened self-interest in manufacturing supply chains

Barry Thomas, professor of management sciences in the Tippie College of Business, says businesses often engage in enlightened self-interest when they help develop the global communities where they do business.

UI finance expert's advice during market turmoil: Don't panic

Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Art Durnev, assistant professor of finance in the Tippie College of Business, says investors should not panic and sell all their stock as a result of recent turmoil in the markets.
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Kirkwood Regional Center at the UI enhances STEM teaching

Wednesday, August 26, 2015
The Kirkwood Regional Center at the University of Iowa welcomes 350 high school students as it opens this fall, part of a unique partnership including the UI Tippie College of Business and the Colleges of Education and Engineering, which will conduct research, education, and teacher development on site.

Board of Regents announces first finalist for UI presidency

Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Today the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, announced the first finalist to become the next president of the University of Iowa. Marvin Krislov, J.D., current president of Oberlin College, will visit campus on Thursday, Aug. 27.

Tickets on sale for Hancher's new season

Tuesday, August 25, 2015
In the final season before the new Hancher Auditorium opens, Hancher presents a diverse collection of dancers, musicians, and theater artists. Tickets for these performances are now available for purchase.

UI professor teaches would-be entrepreneurs in Greece

Kurt Heiar, entrepreneur in residence in UI's John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center, spent part of his summer in Greece helping teach would-be entrepreneurs who want to start their own business in response to the country's ongoing economic crisis how to get their businesses off the ground.

Crime Alert

Tuesday, August 25, 2015
The University of Iowa issued a Crime Alert on Monday, Aug. 24, 2015.

Promise and Progress: Your voices count

Monday, August 24, 2015
Next week begins the last, most important stage in our search for the University of Iowa’s 21st president.

On Iowa! 2015 comes to a close

Monday, August 24, 2015
The University of Iowa welcomed new students—including what’s expected to be another record-breaking first-year class—with five days of events as part of the On Iowa! program.
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Food is community

Monday, August 24, 2015
A new UI study finds more Americans than ever before are shopping farmers markets and joining food coops because they enjoy knowing who grows their food. These so-called “locavores” are driven to eat locally grown food because their commitment makes them feel part of a community that shares their values.