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Epic MegaGrant aims to pair Iowa’s virtual human model with Unreal Engine

Thursday, October 7, 2021
The University of Iowa Technology Institute (ITI) has received an Epic MegaGrant that will be used to explore the integration of its virtual human, Santos, with Epic Games’ Unreal Engine.
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New UI Anti-Violence Plan addresses findings from 2021 Speak Out Iowa survey

Thursday, September 30, 2021
Through its latest comprehensive anti-violence plan, the University of Iowa continues to enhance efforts to combat sexual misconduct (sexual harassment, technology-facilitated harassment, stalking, dating violence, and sexual violence) on our campus.
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UI alum Daniel Alarcón receives MacArthur ‘genius grant’

Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Writer and radio producer Daniel Alarcón, who received a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from the University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop in 2004, was named a recipient of a 2021 MacArthur Fellowship, also known as the “genius grant.”
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UI seeks state funding to modernize MacLean Hall

Wednesday, September 15, 2021
The University of Iowa is seeking state funding to modernize an iconic building on campus that is home to one of the fastest-growing undergraduate programs.
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Iowa holds two top-10 programs in ‘US News’ rankings of best universities

Monday, September 13, 2021
The University of Iowa improved its national ranking to No. 33 among public universities, while for the second consecutive year boasting the top public writing program in the country and a top-10 nursing program in the latest rankings published by U.S. News and World Report.
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UI Strategy Team requesting P3 preliminary proposals

Thursday, September 9, 2021
The University of Iowa Strategy Team is accepting letters of intent for FY2023 P3 proposal initiatives that support the university’s strategic priorities.
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Meet Iowa’s 2021–22 shared governance leaders

Wednesday, September 8, 2021
University of Iowa shared governance bodies elect new leadership each spring semester. Check out a Q&A with the new leaders of Faculty Senate, Staff Council, Undergraduate Student Government, and Graduate and Professional Student Government.

Nabhan-Warren publishes new book, Meatpacking in America

Wednesday, September 8, 2021
University of Iowa V.O. and Elizabeth Kahl Figge Chair in Catholic Studies Kristy Nabhan-Warren has authored a new book that explores the meatpacking industry and the immigrant experience.

Times of London names Iowa one of world's top universities

Thursday, September 2, 2021
The University of Iowa has been named one of the top universities in the United States and the world in a ranking by the Times of London’s higher education supplement.
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UI social media channels ranked No. 1 for 3 consecutive years

Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Hawkeye pride helped push the University of Iowa social media channels into the top spot for social media engagement in higher education for a third consecutive year. This was also the fourth year in a row that Iowa has placed in the top three nationwide.
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UI Stanley Museum of Art to be a space for teaching, research, inspiration

Thursday, August 26, 2021
The new UI Stanley Museum of Art is getting its interior finishing touches. When complete, the facility will feature not only gallery space for the museum’s collection but also an education floor for teaching and research and a multipurpose lobby.