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Home page history

Tuesday, January 7, 2014
This week, the University of Iowa launches a new home page that's a far cry from its first, and from many of the pages that have come in between. Take a look back at home pages from the past 20 years.

Wilson named executive associate dean in UI College of Nursing

Monday, January 6, 2014
Thad Wilson, a family nurse practitioner who has served as a faculty member at the University of Missouri-Kansas City since 1995, has been named executive associate dean in the University of Iowa College of Nursing.

Iowa National Guard to note anniversary at Old Capitol Museum

Monday, January 6, 2014
The public and media are invited to join the Iowa National Guard as it celebrates its 175th birthday Tuesday, Jan. 7, at the Old Capitol Museum on the University of Iowa campus.
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Hawkeye pride runs deep during Outback Bowl events

Friday, January 3, 2014
Cheering the Iowa football team was a common refrain among the thousands who landed in Tampa for Outback Bowl festivities, but telling personal stories about the UI at events throughout the week strengthened the bond between fans and the university they support.

Mason signs APLU statement opposing boycott of Israeli universities

Friday, January 3, 2014
The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities has issued a statement signed by UI President Sally Mason and other APLU leaders opposing a boycott of Israeli academic institutions.
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'Academics first and football second'

Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Brett Van Sloten will most likely get a chance to play in the NFL, fulfilling a childhood dream. But receiving his degree from the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa was the culmination of years of hard work and dedication in the classroom.
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Davenport girl is honorary Kid Captain for Outback Bowl game

Monday, December 30, 2013
Krystal Robertson’s hospital room does not look like that of a typical 6-year-old. The walls are covered with One Direction and Iowa Hawkeye posters, her Xbox 360 always has a zombie game playing, and her door is filled with photos of Krystal with her family, friends, and medial team.

Protein links liver cancer with obesity, alcoholism, and hepatitis

Monday, December 30, 2013
A new study identifies an unexpected molecular link between liver cancer, cellular stress, and risk factors for developing this cancer – obesity, alcoholism, and viral hepatitis.

UIMA First Friday takes new direction

Friday, December 27, 2013
The University of Iowa Museum of Art will start 2014 with a new direction. On Friday, Jan. 3, from 5-7 p.m., the museum will host its monthly First Friday event at downtown Iowa City's hotelVetro, featuring Emily Martin and her show "New Direction: Rereading Shakespeare."

Obama names UI's McEntaffer recipient of prestigious PECASE award

Thursday, December 26, 2013
University of Iowa researcher Randall McEntaffer is one of 102 scientists and engineers named by President Barack Obama as recipients of a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.

City of Iowa City declares snow emergency

Sunday, December 22, 2013
A snow emergency has been declared for Iowa City, effective Monday, Dec. 23 at 8 a.m. through Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 11:59 p.m. If weather conditions warrant, the snow emergency may be extended beyond Tuesday.

UI Police receive report of sexual assault

Saturday, December 21, 2013
On the morning of Dec. 21, the University of Iowa Police received a report from a student that either during the late night of Dec. 20, or the early morning of Dec. 21, the student was sexually assaulted at a residence hall. The student stated she met the suspect through a friend. This case is currently under investigation.