Faculty

Storm Lake Scholars Program offers resources, support

Tuesday, January 20, 2015
A new scholarship is providing up to 10 first-generation students from Storm Lake, Iowa, the opportunity to attend the University of Iowa at no cost.

Recent deaths

Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Death notices for current and retired UI employees. Links to online obituaries provided when available.
President Mason takes a selfie with UI students.

President Mason to retire from the University of Iowa

Thursday, January 15, 2015
Sally Mason has announced she will retire on August 1st after serving as president of the University of Iowa for eight years. Mason will turn 65 in May and says the timing feels right both personally and professionally.

About Sally Mason

Thursday, January 15, 2015
A backgrounder provides key accomplishments and life milestones of University of Iowa President Sally Mason, who officially announced her retirement as UI president after eight years of service and leadership, effective August 1st.
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UI repairs Old Capitol flagpole

Thursday, January 15, 2015
University of Iowa Facilities Management staff repaired a pulley on the flagpole above the UI Old Capitol Museum dome Thursday, Jan. 15, that became jammed in early December.
MLK illustration by Aubrey Hart, UI BFA Graphic Design '15

UI celebrates life of Martin Luther King Jr.

Thursday, January 15, 2015
An annual University of Iowa celebration honoring the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. and addressing contemporary human rights issues will be held Jan. 19-31.

UI focus on food unites and inspires

Thursday, January 15, 2015
It started with an idea: organize academics, campus activities, and community events around a central theme, spanning a semester at a time. And what topic could whet one’s appetite for the initial Theme Semester? Why, food, of course.

UI faculty publications roundup

Thursday, January 15, 2015
The University of Iowa Office of Strategic Communication will highlight publications by UI faculty of academic books and journal articles on a regular basis in Iowa Now.

Venture School coming to help entrepreneurs in Council Bluffs, Quad Cities, Iowa City

Wednesday, January 14, 2015
The University of Iowa’s Venture School business start-up program for entrepreneurs is on its way to Council Bluffs, the Quad Cities, and Iowa City.
Dignitaries gather for a UI ribbon cutting.

UI Partners expands to bring small business IT services to Sioux City

UI Partners, a University of Iowa initiative that provides IT services to small businesses in the state, has expanded to western Iowa with a new office in Sioux City.
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Crows are no birdbrains

A study involving the University of Iowa finds crows can use analogical reasoning without being trained to do so, a skill scientists previously thought only humans and apes could master.