Poets Cole Swensen and Cal Bedient, former faculty members of the University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop, will present a free reading at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, in Prairie Lights Books and on a Virtual Writing University live stream.

The University of Iowa Libraries Preservation and Conservation Department's new lab combines existing tools and equipment with updated furnishings to create a bright and efficient workspace designed specifically for the conservation treatment of library materials.

A new University of Iowa study suggests there are two root causes of a type of diabetes associated with cystic fibrosis (CF). The findings, which already have sparked a clinical trial, may guide development of new treatments or even help prevent diabetes in patients with CF.

For the fourth year in a row, the University of Iowa made Victor Media's list of Military Friendly Schools, which honors the top 15 percent of colleges that are doing the most to embrace America's military service members and veterans and ensure their success on campus.

As president of the University of Iowa Veterans Association for 2012-13, Greg Touzani wants to build a strong sense of community for all veterans on campus.

Researchers at UI Carver College of Medicine identify changes in a new class of genetic molecules that could lead to COPD and other smoking-related illnesses.

As conservator for the University Libraries, it is my job to oversee all the physical repair and stabilization of library collections so that they may be used by the university community and other institutions. Photo by Tom Jorgensen.

Businesses may be in a hiring mood if the numbers at this month’s University of Iowa fall job and internship fair are any indication, as 140 employers will be in attendance to recruit new employees.

Atina Diffley of Organic Farm Works will read from the memoir 'Turn Here Sweet Corn: Organic Farming Works' at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, in Prairie Lights Books.

The University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts and the UI International Writing Program will present Global Express, a free evening of staged readings of works by current participants in the IWP at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, in Theatre B of the UI Theatre Building.

The University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts will launch its 2012-13 Gallery series with "Fields Below," written by theater and cinema student Levi Smith.

Men are marching in cherry red stiletto-heeled shoes to put an end to sexual violence. The second annual UI Walk a Mile in her Shoes will be Sunday, Sept. 30, raising both awareness about sexual assault prevention and funds for the Rape Victim Advocacy Program.