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Master of Studies in Law degree provides flexible opportunity for legal education

Thursday, August 31, 2017
The University of Iowa’s Master of Studies in Law program provides accessible training in the legal system for students and professionals who need to recognize and respond to legal issues in their work but do not want to practice law.

Search committee chairs announced for UI Museum of Art director

Thursday, August 31, 2017
University Librarian John Culshaw and Steve McGuire, professor and interim director of the School of Art and Art History, have agreed to co-chair the search committee for a new director of the University of Iowa Museum of Art.

Researchers hypothesize how the universe became filled with light

Wednesday, August 30, 2017
University of Iowa researchers have a new explanation for how the universe changed from a place of darkness to one filled with light. They propose that black holes within galaxies produce winds strong enough to fling out matter, puncturing holes in galaxies that allow light to escape.

Pulitzer Prize finalist talks Iowa Writers’ Workshop and creating a space to write

Wednesday, August 30, 2017
Iowa Writers’ Workshop alumnus and Pulitzer Prize finalist Adam Haslett sat down with “Iowa Now” to talk about creating a protected space for writing.
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College of Nursing welcomes Dean Zerwic

Tuesday, August 29, 2017
UI College of Nursing Dean Julie Zerwic plans to build new research and educational partnerships, and she’ll be kicking off two important renovation projects. Improving workforce diversity and training future nursing leaders are two of her other top priorities.
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Deirdre Egan’s ‘eclectic’ background makes her an asset to students at UI’s Writing Center

Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Deirdre Egan, assistant director of the Writing Center at the University of Iowa, uses her unique professional and academic experience to help members of the UI community become better writers.

UI alumna Sellers appointed US president of United Way Worldwide

Monday, August 28, 2017
Mary Sellers, a 2007 University of Iowa MBA graduate, recently was appointed U.S. president of United Way Worldwide, the world’s largest privately funded nonprofit. Read on to learn about her journey.

A safety message for the University of Iowa community

Sunday, August 27, 2017
Over the weekend of Aug. 25–27, reports of violent acts on and near our campus left many of us feeling shaken and concerned. Safety is our highest priority, and UI Police are working closely with Iowa City Police to provide as safe a community as possible.

Athletic department supporting University of Iowa with additional funding

Thursday, August 24, 2017
Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair Gary Barta explains a new way that the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is contributing to the University of Iowa.

8 need-to-know items for the fall semester

Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Coming to campus after a relaxing summer can be a lot to handle. Here are eight useful tidbits to quickly digest.
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Be #HawkeyeSafe

Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Be part of the solution. That’s the main tenet of #HawkeyeSafe, a new public-awareness campaign that encourages students to play an active role in campus safety by taking advantage of tools offered by the University of Iowa Department of Public Safety.
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UI goes to the Iowa State Fair

Wednesday, August 23, 2017
University of Iowa faculty, staff, and students volunteered to spend time in the university’s state fair booth this year, staffing special exhibits and handing out UI swag to tens of thousands of visitors.