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Professors' guidance pays off

Thursday, May 14, 2015
Three UI graduating seniors sat down with their mentors to reflect on their four years at Iowa.

Iowa Now Minute - 5/14/15

Wednesday, May 13, 2015
This week's Iowa Now Minute—the last edition of spring 2015—includes an opera singer, a UI graduate at ESPN, and spring commencement.
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Seniors to reenact Van Allen radiation belt experiments

Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Four graduating seniors are helping to reenact a famous experiment from a University of Iowa scientist, helping to set new discoveries in motion.
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The Student Experience: Josh Asner

Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Sometimes lackluster grades provide valuable lessons. In the case of Josh Asner, a pre-law student from Des Moines who will graduate this month from the University of Iowa, an initial semester’s worth of subpar marks prompted him to seek the resources available for an academic rebound.
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Thirteen UI students, alumni receive Fulbright Awards for 2015–16

Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Recipients of Fulbright grants are selected on the basis of academic or professional achievement, as well as demonstrated leadership potential in their fields. Read about the University of Iowa recipients and their projects.

Campus investment results in record number of Fulbright placements

Tuesday, May 12, 2015
A record number of UI students and alumni have received Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards this year thanks to hard work among faculty and staff and a growing number of resources for students across campus.

Robillard shares job description of next UI president with faculty, staff, and students

Monday, May 11, 2015
Jean Robillard, vice president for medical affairs at the University of Iowa, sent a message to all UI faculty, staff, and students on Wednesday, May 13, sharing the job description for the next UI president and inviting people to provide comments or suggestions via the search website.

The Student Experience: Jessica Pray

Monday, May 11, 2015
Talented singer Jessica Pray came to the UI for its comprehensive program—one where she could develop her voice, and develop herself as a whole. She graduates this month with two degrees (music; ethics and public policy) and many steps closer to her dream of being an opera singer.
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Finals@IMU helps alleviate student stress

Monday, May 11, 2015
Finals week can be the most stressful time of the year for college students. That’s why the University of Iowa is working to help alleviate that pressure with Finals@IMU, a weeklong series of events taking place at the Iowa Memorial Union.

Timely Warning: UI police receive report of sexual assault

Saturday, May 9, 2015
University of Iowa staff received a report from a student she was sexually assaulted by an acquaintance, in a residence hall, in the early morning hours of Saturday, May 9, 2015.

Presidential search committee proposes timeline

Friday, May 8, 2015
Finalists looking to become the next University of Iowa president will visit campus as early as Aug. 31, according to a schedule approved by the UI Presidential Search and Screen Committee May 8.

From UI to ESPN

Thursday, May 7, 2015
University of Iowa graduate Jordan Loperena had seven months to prove himself after he was offered a job at ESPN. Five years later, he is an asset for the network that calls itself "the worldwide leader in sports."