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Margaret Keyes surveying the progress in the building in the early 1970s

Capping four landmark decades

Tuesday, June 28, 2016
For 40 years, Old Capitol Museum at the University of Iowa has held the designation of National Historic Landmark. As the museum celebrates this distinguished anniversary, look back at photos from the past four decades (and earlier).

North Dubuque narrowing to two lanes, portions of West Park Road to close

Monday, June 27, 2016
Starting June 28, Gateway Project construction will narrow North Dubuque Street to two lanes, one for each direction, between the Mayflower Residence Hall and Brown Street. A new closure on West Park Road will begin the week of July 4.
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The University of Iowa must remain a world-class institution

Thursday, June 23, 2016
Though the university faces fiscal challenges, President Harreld says the UI must "keep our promise to deliver that same excellent education to subsequent generations of University of Iowa students."
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UI unveils new ATV virtual reality simulator

Wednesday, June 22, 2016
A new virtual reality simulator described as "a giant video game controller" will help University of Iowa researchers study how and why people lose control while driving all-terrain vehicles.
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New Play Initiative promotes work of female playwrights, actors, directors

Wednesday, June 22, 2016
A unique collaboration among Big Ten theater departments is commissioning plays starring, written by, and directed by women as part of its New Play Initiative.

UI researchers find method that could cut staph diagnosis from 2 days to 3 hours

Wednesday, June 22, 2016
The more immediate test results could be especially beneficial for patients suspected of having MRSA, a type of staph bacterium that has been linked to life-threatening infections in the bloodstream, lungs, and heart.
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UI Children's Hospital nationally ranked by 'U.S. News & World Report'

Tuesday, June 21, 2016
"U.S. News & World Report" has ranked University of Iowa Children’s Hospital in eight specialties in the 2016–17 Best Children's Hospital rankings. UI Children's Hospital is the only hospital in Iowa nationally ranked for pediatric care.

A 'Gateway' for business education

Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Brooke Kelley knew pretty much from the start she would come to the University of Iowa when she was among the first high school juniors to participate in Tippie Gateway, which introduces students from underrepresented groups to college and careers in business.
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UI helps high school students hatch new business ideas

Friday, June 17, 2016
A group of high school students in Pekin, Iowa, has started a rent-a-chicken business with help from a University of Iowa entrepreneurial education program that helps Iowa high school teachers encourage their students to use entrepreneurial principles to develop unique solutions to STEM problems.

UI intends to appoint Scott Beckner new assistant vice president and director of public safety

Thursday, June 16, 2016
The University of Iowa intends to appoint Scott R. Beckner to the position of assistant vice president and director of public safety, pending approval from the Board of Regents, State of Iowa.

Putting the UI's values into practice

Thursday, June 16, 2016
Last week, the University of Iowa began preparations to announce the latest in its ongoing efforts to make this diverse campus and surrounding community more welcoming, safe, and inclusive. The recent events in Orlando now reaffirm the critical importance of those efforts.

Mandela Fellows to start UI visit Friday, June 17

Thursday, June 16, 2016
The University of Iowa will host 25 young business and government leaders from several African countries this summer as part of the U.S. State Department’s Mandela Washington Fellowship for African Leaders, who will arrive on campus Friday, June 17, for a six-week visit.