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University of Iowa continues to focus on curbing high-risk drinking
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
The University of Iowa continues to make incremental progress on the frequency of undergraduate drinking and high-risk drinking, according to the latest National College Health Assessment (NCHA) survey.
Inaugural residencies at Iowa inspire the nation’s next generation of artists, writers
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
The University of Iowa campus played host in July to the nation’s most talented high school–aged artists and writers as part of the Belin-Blank Center’s inaugural Summer Art Residency and Summer Writing Residency.
A RAGBRAI to remember
Monday, July 30, 2018
As RAGBRAI riders traveled from one side of Iowa to the other, black and gold could be seen everywhere. Hawkeye pride was displayed on the gear of many a cyclist, and the University of Iowa campus took center stage as Iowa City served as an overnight stop.
UI College of Education prepares teachers for bilingual, multilingual classrooms
Monday, July 30, 2018
As the number of non-native English speakers in Iowa’s K–12 schools continues to grow, and as more parents demand dual-language education for their children, the University of Iowa College of Education is providing training programs aimed at preparing current and future educators to meet the demand.
RAGBRAI 2018: UI’s IISC offers Iowa communities ‘a path forward’
Friday, July 27, 2018
As thousands of RAGBRAI riders pour into Iowa City Friday, July 27, the downtown district—alleyways included—will serve as an entertainment hub for cyclists, citizens, and other visitors. But that might not have been possible without a partnership between the city and the University of Iowa’s Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities.
RAGBRAI 2018: UI alums bring engineering camp to West Liberty
Friday, July 27, 2018
In 2017, two University of Iowa alums, Ed Moreno and Tracy Peterson, teamed up to bring pre-engineering camps to West Liberty, Iowa. This year, they are at it again.
President Harreld announces new co-chair for vice president for research search committee
Thursday, July 26, 2018
The search committee charged with selecting the next vice president for research at the University of Iowa has a new co-chair. Dorothy Johnson, Roy J. Carver Professor of Art History in the School of Art and Art History, will replace David Gier, director of the School of Music.
President Harreld: University of Iowa researchers earn more federal grants
Thursday, July 26, 2018
University of Iowa President J. Bruce Harreld commends UI researchers for the 16 percent increase in federal funding they attracted in fiscal year 2018.
RAGBRAI 2018: UI’s Office of Outreach and Engagement offers resources across Iowa
Thursday, July 26, 2018
The University of Iowa Office of Outreach and Engagement has worked with Jasper County for several years on projects in Lynnville, Sully, Baxter, and Newton. A majority of those projects—including two recent ones in Lynnville and Sully—were completed with help from the College of Engineering.
Rallying local leaders for health and well-being
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Local leaders play a vital role in cultivating a culture that allows people to do their best work. We all can be leaders in well-being.
RAGBRAI 2018: Iowa Flood Center helps Ames predict potential problems
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Created in response to the floods that ravaged Iowa City and eastern Iowa in 2008, the Iowa Flood Center at the University of Iowa set out to better predict flooding. Part of their work included creating an interactive inundation map for the city of Ames.
Made in the USA
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
A recent UI graduate who grew up in the economic collapse of the Soviet Union developed his love of art at Iowa and has started a business selling his work with the help of the university’s entrepreneurial resources.
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