Why are there different hominin species sprinkled throughout the islands of Southeast Asia? A study led by UI paleoanthropologist Russell Ciochon suggests that ancient humans followed nomadic prey throughout the islands as the climate changed, then became isolated and later went extinct.

The University of Iowa has partnered with the Raise.me scholarship platform on a statewide pilot project to encourage and improve college readiness among Iowa high school students.

High school students from select school districts in each of Iowa’s 99 counties will be eligible to earn up to $1,200 in “micro-scholarships” to attend the University of Iowa by meeting certain criteria. It's thanks to a partnership between the UI and the Raise.me scholarship platform.

Parents and guardians of current or former patients have until March 31 to nominate their child to be a 2016 Kid Captain.

The University of Iowa School of Music will live stream the March 4 Kantorei and University Choir performance, beginning at 7:25 p.m. CST.

Research led by the UI has found another reason why people may dehumanize society’s outcasts: emotional exhaustion.

Harrison Freund, a sophomore computer engineering student at the University of Iowa, wanted to build a community for LGBTQ students interested in STEM fields. He is preparing to apply for official student organization status and accreditation with oSTEM, a national LGBTQ STEM organization.

The University of Iowa has established an early entrance academy for high-ability 10th-graders, making it among the first of such academies at a public research university in the nation.

When Dalton Hinz auditioned with Volkan Orhon, a double-bass professor, he knew then and there that he was going to study at the University of Iowa. Orhon sets specific goals for each student in order for them to become well-rounded players capable of finding success, no matter their career path.

Registration will open Feb. 29 for the University of Iowa Department of Recreational Services’ summer Wildlife Camps at Macbride Nature Recreation Area.

The "Get to Know" series asks University of Iowa faculty, staff, and students a few questions about their work and outside interests. Today, we visit with Meredith Caskey, leader of Recreational Services' Wildlife Camps program.

Death notices for current and retired UI employees. Links to online obituaries provided when available.