Faculty

Sofia University rectorate

Teaching law in Bulgaria

Monday, July 23, 2012
Brian Farrell admits Bulgaria wasn’t on the top of his list of places to visit, but when the opportunity arose to teach law at the University of Sofia as a Fulbright Scholar, it quickly moved to the top.

Iowa names new dean of Carver College of Medicine

Friday, July 20, 2012
University of Iowa on Thursday named Debra A. Schwinn as the next dean of the Carver College of Medicine.
US Capitol Building in Washington, DC in the reflecting pool

A voice in Washington

Friday, July 20, 2012
Derek Willard put his passion for higher education to work as one of the University of Iowa's top federal lobbyists. Now, more than 20 years later, he talks about political changes and challenges he's witnessed in D.C.

Recent deaths

Friday, July 20, 2012
Death notices for current and retired UI employees. Links to online obituaries provided when available.

Fiedorowicz wins 2012 Klerman Award

Thursday, July 19, 2012
University of Iowa vascular disease researcher Jess G. Fiedorowicz is a winner of the 2012 Klerman Award from the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation.

UI names new Carver College of Medicine dean

Thursday, July 19, 2012
University of Iowa leaders today named Debra A. Schwinn, M.D., as the next dean of the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine.

UI research connects arrhythmias and COPD

Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Research by Surya Bhatt and University of Iowa colleagues deepens the understanding of the connection between arrhythmias and COPD.
police officer contemplating

Police need sleep for health, performance

Wednesday, July 18, 2012
University of Iowa researchers have found that police officers who sleep fewer than six hours per night are more susceptible to chronic fatigue and health problems. The findings point to how sleep deprivation, especially among those working the evening and night shifts, may affect public safety and could lead to higher health costs.

Seeing through the clouds

Tuesday, July 17, 2012
University of Iowa scientists have created a technique to help weather monitoring satellites see through the clouds and better estimate concentrations of pollutants.

UI scientists expand social media use

Tuesday, July 17, 2012
University of Iowa investigators are using social media more than ever to connect the public and colleagues with new research developments.

Kantorei releases first recording of Cornish mass

Tuesday, July 17, 2012
The University of Iowa Kantorei has released the first recording of a 30-year-old mass written in the Cornish language, a performance conducted by music faculty member Timothy Stalter.

Hagle assesses changes in Iowa's 2nd District

Tuesday, July 17, 2012
University of Iowa political scientist Timothy Hagle assesses the effects of redistricting on Iowa's 2nd Congressional District. (Subscription required.)