Karen Villeda, a poet from Mexico who published her first book as a teenager, is this year's Outreach Fellow for UI's International Writing Program. She has earned several awards, including the 2014 National Fine Arts Prize for Children’s Fiction and the 2013 Elías Nandino National Award for Youth Poetry.

As of today, 188,111 donors have lent their support to the University of Iowa Foundation's For Iowa. Forever More campaign, giving $1.57 billion or 92 percent of the campaign's goal.

A new study documents that trees play a minor role in offsetting carbon emissions in urban areas. Researchers examined carbon emissions and trees' carbon storage in the Twin Cities (Minnesota) and found hotspots where more trees could yield benefits.

On Oct. 9, John Pappajohn visited campus for the first in a new series of fall “Life With Phil” lectures centered on philanthropy. As a special surprise, he gave each student in attendance $10 to donate to the University of Iowa program of their choosing.

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.

As the UI moves forward with the Iowa Board of Regents’ TIER project, campus leaders are committed to keeping colleagues informed. Here are the latest developments across academic and business cases.

The Get to Know series asks University of Iowa faculty, staff, and students a few questions about their work and their outside interests. Today, we visit with Danelle Stipes, program coordinator for the Hawkeye Community Rowing program.

University of Iowa researchers tackling the problem of harmful nitrates in Midwestern waterways are developing tiny electronic "backpacks" that would be glued to wild freshwater mussels.

To keep up with the changing demands of the pharmacy profession, the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy has launched a new curriculum.

Paul Pinckley brings valuable insight on life after spending three years on a medical mission ship bringing health care services to people in remote parts of Cambodia.

When Seth Barton turned 15, an X-ray revealed that his growth was that of an 11-year-old. UI Pediatric Endocrinologist Vanessa Curtis introduced Seth to a growth hormone regimen, and his confidence grew along with his physical stature.

A new University of Iowa study finds conversations parents have with their children after a serious injury help young people internalize safety values, a process similar to how a child develops a conscience.