A NASA-sponsored program will examine impacts of land use and climate chante, providing better estimates of carbon dioxide emissions in Iowa, the Midwest, and beyond.

The young life of Bedica Ermilus will be celebrated with a memorial service Saturday, as those whose hearts she stole during her life-saving trip from her native Haiti to Iowa City in March mourn the infant who died just days after returning home, likely from disease common in Haiti.

Starting this week, faculty and students from five Iowa colleges will join a growing network of scientists and science educators focused on strengthening research ties and science education throughout the state.

Stuit Hall, hub for the clinical psychology program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Department of Psychology, has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

A special note to smokers needing general surgery: not only will your recovery likely take longer, but your wallet may also take a harder hit. A new study finds that hospital costs are an average 4 percent higher, or roughly $900, for general surgery patients who smoke.

UI health policy expert Keith Mueller offers his take on the Affordable Care Act and whether the health care reform legislation will be upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Hawkeye men emphasize the field in track and field, with three advancing to NCAA Championship Rounds in their respective events.

Anita Stineman, associate professor in the University of Iowa College of Nursing, is the winner of the 2011-2012 Collegiate Teaching Award.

The UI College of Engineering faculty member's accomplishments include managing sediment deposits in rivers and protecting salmon at hydroelectric dams on the Columbia River.

As the fire in the Iowa City Landfill continues to burn, the University of Iowa is both taking precautions and lending assistance to help minimize the risk to public health.

University of Iowa business students working with the City of Cedar Rapids to revitalize Westdale Mall have recommended the structure be partially demolished and replaced with an open-air lifestyle center.

Catch the June 13 reading at Iowa City's Prairie Lights Books or live on the UI Writing University website.