Faculty

Timely Warning: UI police receive report of sexual assault

Saturday, May 9, 2015
University of Iowa staff received a report from a student she was sexually assaulted by an acquaintance, in a residence hall, in the early morning hours of Saturday, May 9, 2015.

Presidential search committee proposes timeline

Friday, May 8, 2015
Finalists looking to become the next University of Iowa president will visit campus as early as Aug. 31, according to a schedule approved by the UI Presidential Search and Screen Committee May 8.
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Study abroad experience inspires UI alumna to create Dumpling Darling

Lesley Triplett created a unique business venture, Dumpling Darling. The Korean-style dumpling stand, now at multiple locations, started as a booth at the Iowa City Farmers Market. The idea was inspired by her love of travel, which began with a study abroad experience while at the UI.
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Jackson Pollock’s ‘Mural’ makes rare trip to the Venice Biennale

“Jackson Pollock’s ‘Mural’: Energy Made Visible” at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection is a small show built around a leviathan. Mural, the mammoth painting that Guggenheim gifted to the University of Iowa, has never before been in Italy, and was recently cleaned at the Getty Conservation Institute.
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Premature babies may survive at 22 weeks if treated, UI study finds

The UI-led study, one of the largest and most systematic examinations of care for very premature infants, found that hospitals with sophisticated neonatal units varied widely in their approach to 22-week-olds, ranging from a few that offer no active medical treatment to a handful that assertively treat most cases.

From UI to ESPN

Thursday, May 7, 2015
University of Iowa graduate Jordan Loperena had seven months to prove himself after he was offered a job at ESPN. Five years later, he is an asset for the network that calls itself "the worldwide leader in sports."

UI students help Dane’s Dairy, an Iowa City landmark

Thursday, May 7, 2015
A team of University of Iowa marketing students recently worked with Dane’s Dairy to develop a new marketing plan for the 55-year old Iowa City landmark.

University of Iowa strengthens commitment to diversity and inclusion

Thursday, May 7, 2015
Beginning this fall, the University of Iowa Chief Diversity Office will offer a non-credit bearing certificate program for faculty and staff who want to gain skills to contribute to the creation of a campus climate that supports safety and success for everyone at the university.

Recent deaths

Thursday, May 7, 2015
Death notices for current and retired UI employees. Links to online obituaries provided when available.
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University of Iowa graduates to celebrate commencement

Wednesday, May 6, 2015
About 5,100 University of Iowa students will mark educational milestones as they receive their degrees at spring 2015 commencement ceremonies. Ceremonies begin Thursday, May 14, with the College of Pharmacy commencement and end Friday, June 5, with the College of Dentistry. All other ceremonies will be held May 15-16.

Video: UI REACH convocation 2015

Wednesday, May 6, 2015
The spring 2015 UI REACH Program convocation ceremony will be streamed live from "Iowa Now." Streaming will begin shortly before the ceremony begins on Friday, May 8, at 4:30 p.m. Archival video will replace the live stream on the "Iowa Now" page shortly after the ceremony concludes.

Video: UI College of Dentistry commencement 2015

Wednesday, May 6, 2015
The spring 2015 UI College of Dentistry commencement ceremony will be streamed live from "Iowa Now." Streaming will begin shortly before the ceremony begins on Friday, June 5, at 3 p.m. Archival video will replace the live stream on the "Iowa Now" page shortly after the ceremony concludes.