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Standing ovation
Monday, September 12, 2016
Hundreds of enthusiastic patrons and well-wishers from across the country, including local, state, and national leaders, gave a standing ovation to the University of Iowa's new Hancher Auditorium during a grand opening ceremony on Friday, Sept. 9.
Avenues to effect change
Monday, September 12, 2016
Lena Hill, recently appointed senior associate to the president, discusses the priorities and experiences she brings to her new role.
#HawksDontHate on social media
Monday, September 12, 2016
The #HawksDontHate social media campaign encourages members of the University of Iowa community to build a more inviting, inclusive space for students to interact in online.
Another step forward in MS research
Friday, September 9, 2016
UI researcher Terry Wahls has been awarded a $1 million grant from the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) to compare the ability of two popular diets to treat multiple sclerosis–related fatigue.
Security office warns of email scams
Friday, September 9, 2016
UI IT professionals are seeing a rise in phishing scams. Use these tips to avoid compromising your account.
UI's fall enrollment numbers reflect commitment to access and excellence
Thursday, September 8, 2016
The University of Iowa Class of 2020 tops previous records in achievement, boasting nearly 800 Old Gold Scholarship recipients, as well as 1,360 first-generation students.
UI names residence hall after Elizabeth Catlett
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
The UI has proposed naming the Madison Street Residence Hall after renowned sculptor and printmaker Elizabeth Catlett, the first African American woman to receive an MFA at the University of Iowa.
Old Gold: Wishing Herky a happy birthday
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
In 1948, the business manager for the UI athletics department held a pair of contests: one to create a university mascot and another to name it. And, thus, Herky the Hawk was born. UI Archivist David McCartney details two recent acquisitions that help celebrate Herky's 68th birthday.
University of Iowa celebrating Week of Inspiration
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
In the midst of a historic year, including the opening of a number of new buildings and spaces, the University of Iowa is celebrating a Week of Inspiration with many activities for students, staff, faculty, and the greater UI community.
New medical device design lab opening soon
Friday, September 2, 2016
UI biomedical engineering students will soon be able to use a new campus lab to design and test state-of-the-art medical device prototypes, thanks in part to a grant from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust.
Artwork showcases Hancher's mission at the UI, across Iowa
Friday, September 2, 2016
El Anatsui's "Anonymous Creature" and a mural created by Anita Jung and seventh-graders across the state punctuate Hancher's missions of performance and working with youth.
'Air taxi' was critical to hospitals during 2008 flood
Friday, September 2, 2016
When the flood of 2008 took out many of the roads to University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, a team of UIHC employees ensured that physicians and patients could still access the hospitals.
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