Faculty

Tippie Dean Gardial endorses initiative to encourage more women business majors

Wednesday, August 5, 2015
The University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business has endorsed a White House initiative designed to encourage more women college students to consider majoring in business.

Iowa Board of Regents Aug. 5 roundup

Wednesday, August 5, 2015
The Board of Regents made no objections to a proposed 3 percent increase in undergraduate resident tuition for the Spring 2016 semester. A vote on the proposed increase is expected at the September board meeting. The board also gives first-round approval to Kinnick renovation.

Pharmacology researchers earn $3.4 million in grants

Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Researchers in the UI Department of Pharmacology have received a pair of research grants from the NIH totaling $3.4 million to study new ways to treat obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure.

Presidential search committee narrows the list of candidates

Wednesday, August 5, 2015
The University of Iowa Presidential Search and Screen Committee has narrowed a field of 46 candidates to a pool of nine who will be invited to participate next week in “airport interviews” at an unnamed location.
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Celebrate with Hancher at 'Drawing Closer'

Wednesday, August 5, 2015
With the new Hancher Auditorium set to open in just over a year, the Hancher organization invites the community to a day of family fun.

2015's Best & Worst Cities to Be a Driver

Wednesday, August 5, 2015
WalletHub features Assistant Professor Steven Spears from the UI's School of Urban & Regional Planning addressing ways to reduce traffic congestion.

Troester honored by Health Enhancement Research Organization

Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Joni Troester, director of health and productivity for the University of Iowa, has been chosen as the recipient of the 2015 Heart of HERO Award.

World's most advanced particle detector – in miniature

The University of Iowa is using 3-D printers to create exact replicas of one of the world's most advanced particle detectors.
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UI Children's Hospital announces 2015 Kid Captains

Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Thirteen kids ranging in age from 5 to 18 will serve as the UI Children's Hospital Kid Captains during the 2015 Hawkeye football season.

An eye on our most vital resource

Monday, August 3, 2015
How do local governments and national agencies monitor one of our most valuable resources? With research and data from the Iowa Flood Center.

State, UI leaders announce new Iowa Reading Research Center director

Monday, August 3, 2015
Leaders from the Iowa Department of Education and the University of Iowa’s College of Education have named Deborah Reed as the next director of the Iowa Reading Research Center, which has a critical role in a statewide effort to ensure all children read well by the end of third grade.

Promise and Progress: A shared commitment

Monday, August 3, 2015
It's an honor to serve as interim president at this pivotal moment for the University of Iowa. Decades from now, innovation and achievement on almost every front will mark this chapter in our university's story.