What Olympic sport owes its origins to the University of Iowa?

A $25 million pledge by the Fraternal Order of Eagles guaranteeing that one floor of the university's under-construction Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery Building be devoted to diabetes research has at least one member of the UI community feeling optimistic.

University of Iowa senior quarterback James Vandenberg has been named to the 2012 Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award Watch List, the Davey O'Brien Foundation announced.

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.