A new study from the University of Iowa finds that women are less likely to get help for a drinking problem and are more likely to believe the problem will get better on its own. The study suggests strategies should be developed that focus particularly on women.

Faculty members who’ve successfully landed national publicity either on their own or with assistance from the Office of Strategic Communication say that engaging the public about their research can create opportunities that advance or develop their research and career, such as increased grant funding, and helps promote the university.

The University of Iowa search committee for the new associate vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion has selected four final candidates. The candidates will visit campus in March to participate in public forums and meet with administrators, faculty, staff, and students.

Danny Tallon is a third-year physics major, a published co-author on two scientific papers, and a cadet in the University of Iowa’s Air Force ROTC program who aims to have a military career studying space—or perhaps visiting it himself.

A university search committee has announced Craig K. Svensson, dean emeritus and professor of medicinal chemistry and molecular pharmacology at the Purdue University College of Pharmacy, is a finalist for vice president for research at the UI. Scholtz will meet with campus at an open forum on Feb. 21.

The University of Iowa Office of the Provost has selected five interdisciplinary initiatives to receive up to $300K over three years.

The University of Iowa is requesting the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, vote to reconsider the closure of the Labor Center at the board’s next meeting on Feb. 28. The request comes after the Labor Center presented a plan to become self-sufficient in four years.

Learn about how two Neonatal Intensive Care Unit team members at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital take advantage of UI programs to keep themselves fighting fit.

CT scans reveal details about what might be inside 16 works of African art from the University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art—without having to break them open.

A university search committee has announced the first finalist for the next vice president for research at the University of Iowa.

Four University of Iowa faculty members were honored recently with the 2018 President and Provost Award for Teaching Excellence in recognition of their years of outstanding teaching.

Do you know someone who would make a great Kid Captain? Nominations are open until Sunday, March 17, for current or former pediatric patients of UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital ages 18 and younger. Only parents and legal guardians can nominate their child.