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Forbes ranks UI, UI Health Care as top employers in Iowa

Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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.
Downtown ambassadors

New ambassador program helping keep downtown safe, clean for community

Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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.
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Iowa lands $1.5 million award to build advanced space equipment

Wednesday, August 21, 2024
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.
research archaeologists excavating a mastodon skull

Unearthing mastodon bones in southern Iowa

Friday, August 16, 2024
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.
Aerial photo of Pappajohn Business Building

UI seeks approval for Tippie College of Business facility expansion

Thursday, August 15, 2024
The University of Iowa is seeking approval from the Iowa Board of Regents to create more space for the growing Tippie College of Business.
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University launches new mobile app for students

Thursday, August 1, 2024
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.
The cast of Stereophonic

From struggling artist to Tony triumph

Tuesday, July 30, 2024
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 in Hawkeye gear

PHOTO GALLERY: See all the sights from this year’s RAGBRAI route

Tuesday, July 30, 2024
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.
Old Capitol building

National coalition helping rural students earn college degrees doubles in size

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Iowa is a founding member in the STARS College Network, whose schools engaged with more than 700,000 students from rural areas and small towns in its inaugural year.
Sensors developed by the UI

UI spearheads $6M multistate NSF grant to help Midwest agricultural communities better manage extreme weather

Monday, July 22, 2024
The University of Iowa has been awarded a $6 million, four-year National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to lead a multistate collaboration with universities, local governments, health care providers, and other experts on a project that will help Midwest agricultural communities grappling with effects of severe weather, such as floods, droughts, and heat waves.
Aerial photo of the Pentacrest

Research funding to UI increases, topping $680M

Tuesday, July 16, 2024
External funding to support research, scholarship, and creative activities at the University of Iowa totaled $683.8 million in fiscal year 2024, which ended on June 30, 2024. This is a 22% increase over the previous year’s $561 million.