More than 100 volunteers—faculty, staff, students, alumni, and just Hawk fans—will play a major role in the University of Iowa’s booth at the Iowa State Fair Aug. 9-19. Everyone's invited to join the cause.

Derek Willard put his passion for higher education to work as one of the University of Iowa's top federal lobbyists. Now, more than 20 years later, he talks about political changes and challenges he's witnessed in D.C.

Death notices for current and retired UI employees. Links to online obituaries provided when available.

The University of Iowa offers American Red Cross swim lessons that are taught year-round for all ages. Each class is taught by a certified Water Safety Instructor and includes fun activities and lessons to help the participant learn how to swim and how to be safe in and around the water.

University of Iowa leaders today named Debra A. Schwinn, M.D., as the next dean of the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine.

University of Iowa head wrestling coach Tom Brands has signed a five-year contract to continue as head coach of the Hawkeye wrestling program through the 2016-17 season. The Hawkeyes have won three NCAA championships during Brands' first six years at the helm.

Director John Cameron, faculty member in the University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts, discusses the challenges of making the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta 'H.M.S. Pinafore', first performed in 1878, relevant and engaging for an audience in 2012 ahead of its performance in Des Moines this weekend.

University of Iowa researchers have found that police officers who sleep fewer than six hours per night are more susceptible to chronic fatigue and health problems. The findings point to how sleep deprivation, especially among those working the evening and night shifts, may affect public safety and could lead to higher health costs.

Twenty-four athletes, ages 4 to 68 from communities across Iowa, will participate in Transplant Games of America this month in Grand Rapids, Mich.

The Iowa City Downtown District has invited local artists to brush, glue, and spray a little color on more than 100 benches throughout the downtown pedestrian mall as part of its BenchMarks project. UI photographer Mike Stenerson took his graffiti style to a bench near the Iowa City Public Library.

The visitors—top students from Chinese high schools—will participate in hands-on research. The event is part of Rivers as Bridges, which celebrates the sister-river relationship of the Mississippi River in the United States and the Yangtze River in China.

University of Iowa Health Care leaders announced this morning that University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is included yet again on a widely recognized list of the leading hospitals in the United States.