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Election throes cause business woes

Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Elections are great for democracies, but a study by a University of Iowa researcher shows they may not be so good for business.
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Hancher to present 'Vocalosity' Jan. 30 at the Englert

Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Deke Sharon, “the father of contemporary a cappella,” has selected vocalists for a concert that will span the musical ages.
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Building momentum this spring

Tuesday, January 19, 2016
UI President Bruce Harreld welcomes the university community back to campus for the spring semester and looks forward to the continued development of our shared direction and how, together, we will build momentum.

UI announces final candidate for UI College of Education dean

Monday, January 18, 2016
The University of Iowa Office of the Provost announced Monday, Jan. 18, that Daniel L. Clay, dean of the University of Missouri College of Education, is the final candidate for the UI College of Education dean.

UI TIER: Iowa Scholarship Portal simplifies application process for students, staff

Friday, January 15, 2016
As the UI moves forward with the Iowa Board of Regents’ TIER project, campus leaders are committed to keeping colleagues informed. Here's one example of how TIER is already at work on campus.
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Old Gold: Remembering the 'pants revolution'

Friday, January 15, 2016
The UI archivist recalls a time in the not-too-distant past when dress codes called for women students and staff to wear dresses and skirts—even to sporting events.

UI takes additional steps to prevent tax fraud

Thursday, January 14, 2016
As identity theft continues to grow nationally, the University of Iowa has taken several steps to reduce the possibility of tax fraud.

Media tipsheet: UI election-season experts

Thursday, January 14, 2016
Several University of Iowa experts are available to the media to share their expertise regarding the Iowa Caucus and 2016 presidential election.

Mastering big data in Des Moines

Tuesday, January 12, 2016
The University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business will begin offering a Master of Science degree in business analytics starting this fall in Des Moines, providing flexible opportunities for advanced study in a rapidly growing career field.

Leadership program makes big leap

Tuesday, January 12, 2016
The UI College of Education’s Master of Arts in educational leadership program ranks No. 17 in the 2016 edition of the 'U.S. News and World Report’ Best Online Graduate Education Programs and the 16th-best program for veterans, thanks to an excellent job placement rate and the flexibility online learning provides.

A fair shake for faculty

Tuesday, January 12, 2016
University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld pushes for increased faculty compensation despite state budgeting constraints.
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Get to Know…Sam Watkins

Monday, January 11, 2016
The "Get to Know" series asks University of Iowa faculty, staff, and students a few questions about their work and outside interests. Meet senior graphic design student Sam Watkins, who painted eight portraits of Martin Luther King Jr. that comprise an Iowa Memorial Union exhibition called "Keep Moving Forward."