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UI unveils plan for revitalizing old Art Building

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
The University of Iowa is seeking permission from the Iowa Board of Regents to proceed with remodeling the old Art Building, once a vibrant part of the university’s arts campus that has been vacant since the 2008 flood, to become the future home of the Graduate College.
Main entrance of former Art Building

Historic Art Building center of UI creativity

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
The former Art Building along the Iowa River has a storied 90-year history, from hosting famous faculty and students to its closure during the 2008 flood.
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UI seeks approval to purchase remaining space in Old Capitol Town Center

Tuesday, October 29, 2024
The University of Iowa is seeking permission from the Iowa Board of Regents to purchase the remainder of Old Capitol Town Center in downtown Iowa City. The university currently owns about 55% of the mall, and the proposal before the board is to purchase the remaining 45%.
Flags in front of Old Capitol Building

UI honors 2024 Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Award recipients

Thursday, October 24, 2024
Six members of the University of Iowa community who served their country in the United States Army and United States Navy are being honored with the 2024 Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Award.
Jualing Engle in her home in Iowa City

Cofounder of UI International Writing Program Hualing Engle dies

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Hualing Nieh Engle, a University of Iowa alumna, professor emerita, and cofounder of the renowned UI International Writing Program, has died. She was 99.
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UI receives grant to develop new treatment for ovarian cancer

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
A University of Iowa research team led by Jill Kolesar, UI College of Pharmacy dean and professor, has received an $8.8 million grant to develop a promising new treatment for ovarian cancer. The award will support the first clinical trial for this therapy and is the next step in making it available to women who need it.
Dancers perform at Dance Gala 2024

15 show-stopping moments from 'Dance Gala: Agile'

Monday, October 21, 2024
University of Iowa's annual Dance Gala was nothing short of spectacular in 2024.
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Second candidate announced for next vice president for research

Monday, October 14, 2024
A University of Iowa search committee has announced the second finalist for the next vice president for research.
Han Kang portrait

International Writing Program participant wins 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature

Thursday, October 10, 2024
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded to South Korean author Han Kang, a 1998 participant in the University of Iowa International Writing Program (IWP).
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First candidate announced for next vice president for research

Tuesday, October 8, 2024
A University of Iowa search committee has announced the first finalist for the next vice president for research.
Old Capitol

Vice president for research candidates to participate in open forums

Friday, October 4, 2024
The search committee for the next University of Iowa vice president for research is pleased to announce that two candidates will participate in campus visits during the next two weeks. Each candidate will participate in an open forum and meet with faculty, staff, students, shared governance, and campus leadership.