Downing Thomas, UI dean of International Programs, cites the economic impact of international students, the educational value of cross-cultural exchanges, and the imperative of learning to succeed in a connected world.

A University of Iowa delegation is visiting Asia in order to strengthen extensive connections with China and other nations in the region.

Poetry will take the lead in free readings at 7 p.m. July 10-12, and live on the University of Iowa Writing University website.

A UI graduate student has been honored for publishing research findings that may one day benefit individuals with hydrocephalus, or swelling of the brain.

Traders on the Iowa Electronic Markets see President Barack Obama as the big political winner in today’s decision by the Supreme Court to uphold most of the health care law.

State, congressional leaders reacted strongly today to a federal report finding fault with FEMA’s replacement determinations for the UI's flood-damaged Hancher, School of Music, and studio art buildings.

University of Iowa Health Alliance unites more than 50 hospitals and 160 clinics to share expertise, support services, and information technology.

In her book on the Hamburg Inn No. 2, UI alumna and bookmaker Marybeth Slonneger wove together essays, poems, reminiscences, photos both past and present, drawings, and old advertisements gathered from an assortment of folks, many of them associated with UI writing programs—and all of whom share a fondness for the legendary Iowa City diner.

The comic mystery 'Sherlock’s Last Case' by Charles Marowitz is the final full production in the 2012 Iowa Summer Rep season of “Chills and Thrills.” It will open at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 12.

Baritone Stephen Swanson and pianist David Gompper perform July 8 concert in preparation for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Donna Hammond, professor of anesthesia and pharmacology, succeeds Paul Rothman and will serve until the appointment of a new permanent dean.

The countdown to the 2012 University of Iowa football season is under way, but fans don't have to wait to get their Hawkeye fix. The BTN will hold its second “Iowa Day” of the summer Thursday, June 28.