Damani Phillips, University of Iowa associate professor of jazz studies and African American studies, created “Jazz in the Fight for Civil Rights” for a campus event five years ago. Since then, it has toured Iowa and the world.

The University of Iowa’s student-led Dance Marathon raised nearly $3 million for the UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital in its 25th year.

Three-time UI student Laura Williams trains Iowa teachers in best practices and curriculum she learned at the College of Education.

The London Law Program comprises 10 days of coursework and tours of important British law locations such as Parliament and the United Kingdom Supreme Court.

The law firm reviewing the University of Iowa’s employment practices has submitted its report on the UI Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. They found employees “clearly understood” the importance of diversity within the department, actively recruit women and minority candidates, and know what to do if someone reports discrimination or harassment.

The third candidate for the position of executive vice president and provost at the University of Iowa has accepted an offer for another position and has withdrawn from further consideration.

Instagram chose University of Iowa grad student Jennifer Fisher to take over its official story account during the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship game.

Karen Heimer, UI professor of sociology as well as gender, women’s, and sexuality studies, will deliver the 36th annual presidential lecture on Feb. 24. Heimer’s lecture, “Violence Against Women: The Hidden Figures,” will discuss the facts and common misconceptions about violence against women.

Jane Nachtman grew up on a family farm in eastern Iowa, barely knowing what a physicist was. Now, the University of Iowa alumna is an associate professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at her alma mater and is a leading figure in the field of particle physics.

Nine University of Iowa College of Law students spent a week over winter break at the UI Hospitals & Clinics learning from health care providers about the intersections of health care and the law.

A university search committee has announced the second finalist for the next executive vice president and provost at the University of Iowa.

As one part of a periodic review of the University of Iowa’s institutional accreditation, a team of peer reviewers from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) will visit campus March 25–26 to meet with university leaders, faculty, staff, and students.