Welcome to the fall 2024 semester, Hawkeyes!

Recognizing spoken words is a split-second competition, and a new study from the University of Iowa defines how people approach that competition and ultimately recognize words. The researchers identified three main approaches by which people of all ages — including those who use cochlear implants to hear — recognize spoken language.

Wondering what you might have missed while you were away from campus this summer? Here are 10 stories to get you caught up.

The University of Iowa and UI Health Care are among the top 30 employers in the state, according to Forbes magazine’s ‘America’s Best Employers by State 2024’ list.

The Downtown Iowa City Ambassadors program launched in June aims to be a resource for information and safety for the University of Iowa and Iowa City.

The University of Iowa has further positioned itself to be centrally involved in space exploration through a $1.5 million award for state-of-the-art equipment that will yield components for future missions. The award opens opportunities for students to learn advanced space instrumentation skills.

University of Iowa archaeologists have uncovered the first-ever well-preserved mastodon skull scientifically excavated from the state of Iowa — a find that notably dates to when the first humans lived and hunted in the area.

The University of Iowa is seeking approval from the Iowa Board of Regents to create more space for the growing Tippie College of Business.

A new University of Iowa mobile app will launch on Aug. 1 to help students stay connected to academic information and access personalized resources, programs, and services during their time at Iowa.

Long before his Broadway show Stereophonic became the most-nominated play in Tony Award history, ultimately winning 2024’s Best Play and four other categories, David Adjmi arrived at the University of Iowa questioning his prospects as a writer and artist.

RAGBRAI riders traveled from Glenwood to Burlington last week, and there was no shortage of black and gold across the Iowa countryside. Take a look at this photo gallery of scenes University of Iowa photographer Tim Schoon captured on the weeklong journey, which took place from July 21—27.