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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

December rains have caused flooding across Iowa. The Iowa Flood Center has created flood maps for 19 communities where residents and city planners can view various flood scenarios to help prepare for flood emergencies and make informed decisions.

The list of Iowa’s Rose Bowl appearances spans nearly six decades, and a quarter-century has passed since the Hawkeyes’ last trip to Pasadena, California. The 1959 game is particularly well documented, thanks to a gift from a 1976 alumnus who had an unforgettable experience.

Research conducted in a rural village in India shows huge potential in an inexpensive metal grate for traditional three-stone hearth cookstoves.

UI alumnus and Pulitzer winner David Lang, recently nominated for a Golden Globe, talks about how a rainy day set him on the path toward music composition, how he became involved with the "Requiem for a Dream" score, and how far one should go to pursue an artistic curiosity.