Faculty
Professors' guidance pays off
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Three UI graduating seniors sat down with their mentors to reflect on their four years at Iowa.
Law professor honored for role in Iowa Civil Rights Act
Thursday, May 14, 2015
This year, on the Act’s 50th anniversary, the Iowa legislature honored Iowa law Professor Arthur Bonfield for his work as principal draftsman by passing a House Resolution, which recognizes him for his role in persuading Iowa lawmakers that new, comprehensive civil rights legislation was necessary.
University of Iowa studying safety of pedestrians texting and crossing
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
In an effort to improve pedestrian and motorist safety, University of Iowa researchers are using a simulator called the Hank Virtual Environments Lab to learn whether pedestrians texting and walking near traffic will pay attention to warnings on their cell phones.
Seniors to reenact Van Allen radiation belt experiments
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Four graduating seniors are helping to reenact a famous experiment from a University of Iowa scientist, helping to set new discoveries in motion.
Heimer selected as Fellow of American Society of Criminology
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Karen Heimer, professor and chair of the Department of Sociology in the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has been selected as a Fellow of the American Society of Criminology.
UI engineering students present projects at Modern Marvels Exhibition
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
University of Iowa engineering students displayed their semester projects at the Modern Marvels Exhibition held May 8 at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Iowa City.
Thirteen UI students, alumni receive Fulbright Awards for 2015–16
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Recipients of Fulbright grants are selected on the basis of academic or professional achievement, as well as demonstrated leadership potential in their fields. Read about the University of Iowa recipients and their projects.
Campus investment results in record number of Fulbright placements
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
A record number of UI students and alumni have received Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards this year thanks to hard work among faculty and staff and a growing number of resources for students across campus.
Taylor receives NIH grant to study glucose production in the liver
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Eric Taylor, assistant professor of biochemistry at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, was recently awarded a five-year, $1.87 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study biological mechanisms used by the liver to make glucose.
Robillard shares job description of next UI president with faculty, staff, and students
Monday, May 11, 2015
Jean Robillard, vice president for medical affairs at the University of Iowa, sent a message to all UI faculty, staff, and students on Wednesday, May 13, sharing the job description for the next UI president and inviting people to provide comments or suggestions via the search website.
Gruber elected to American Surgical Association
Monday, May 11, 2015
Peter Gruber, chair and DEO of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery with University of Iowa Health Care, was recently elected a member of the American Surgical Association.
Finals@IMU helps alleviate student stress
Monday, May 11, 2015
Finals week can be the most stressful time of the year for college students. That’s why the University of Iowa is working to help alleviate that pressure with Finals@IMU, a weeklong series of events taking place at the Iowa Memorial Union.
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