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Alumni represent, reflect in Los Angeles

Thursday, December 31, 2015
University of Iowa alumni all over the world are excited for the Rose Bowl Game. And for some who call Los Angeles home, it’s a time to celebrate their beloved team and reflect on how their time in Iowa City helped prepare them for where they are today.
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Almost ready for Rose Parade

Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Parsley, flax, oatmeal, corn. And flowers...lots of flowers. These elements are coming together to decorate the University of Iowa's float for the 127th Rose Parade, which will take place the morning of Jan. 1, 2016.

Study identifies liver-generated hormone that regulates 'sweet tooth'

Monday, December 28, 2015
A new University of Iowa-led study, published in "Cell Metabolism," has identified a hormone that appears to be linked to sugar cravings and consumption. The research could improve diet and help diabetic and obese patients.
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Scenes from a celebratory day

Monday, December 21, 2015
The University of Iowa honored December 2015 graduates during a series of commencement ceremonies and other events, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 18 and 19.

UI College of Public Health announces Community Grant Program recipients

Monday, December 21, 2015
Funds from the UI College of Public Health's new Community Grant Program, in conjunction with an equal cash match from another organization or business, will be used for public health-related initiatives and projects in the recipient communities.

Time to talk tax forms

Thursday, December 17, 2015
Tax season is just around the corner, and the University of Iowa has issued two important notices regarding forms for the 2015 tax year.

Validating new ventures

Thursday, December 17, 2015
Five Des Moines-area entrepreneurs will be among those participating in the University of Iowa’s next Venture School entrepreneurial development program, their tuition paid by their local governments.
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New 'exercise hormone' promotes physical endurance

Thursday, December 17, 2015
A new University of Iowa study in mice shows that exercise causes muscle to release a peptide that builds the muscle’s capacity for energy production and increases physical endurance, allowing longer and more intense exercise.
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Supporting artists as they create

Wednesday, December 16, 2015
On Dec. 5, the University of Iowa’s Hancher presented performance artist Taylor Mac, who performed the "1846–1856" portion of his forthcoming epic work "A 24-Hour History of Popular Music." This was the 100th work that Hancher has commissioned.

Student housing campaign targets prejudice

Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Concerns about race relations on college campuses made national news last fall. At the University of Iowa, where the first-year class is the most diverse in school history, there is an effort afoot to ensure that the residence halls provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for all 6,000 residents.
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Making bicycling safer for kids with ADHD

Tuesday, December 15, 2015
UI researchers hope new avenues of study about why children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder have more accidents while crossing the street on their bicycles will help parents teach their children to better navigate busy intersections.

Gut microbes: Burning calories while you sleep?

Tuesday, December 15, 2015
A University of Iowa study in mice shows that drug-induced changes to the gut microbiome can cause obesity by reducing the resting metabolic rate, a term that refers to how quickly calories are burned while sleeping or resting.