A particular group of molecules in the brain's cerebral cortex disrupts how cells bind to each other to form neural circuitry, according to University of Iowa biologists.

On Tuesday, April 24, 2012, the University of Iowa and the UI Foundation celebrated the first-ever Phil’s Day on campus. Short for philanthropy, “Phil” represents all who donate to the UI, as well as the students, faculty, and staff who benefit from those gifts.

University of Iowa graduating gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or queer (GLBTQ) students and their allies are invited to the UI Rainbow Graduation 2012, an annual celebration at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, in the Old Capitol Senate Chamber. Though free, registration is requested by Tuesday, May 1.

U.S. President Barack Obama addressed about 5,500 University of Iowa students and others at the UI's historic Field House, making the case for affordable higher education.

This year one in 35 Iowa women aged 18-44 will experience sexual violence, according to a new report, “Costs of Sexual Violence in Iowa (2009),” which enumerates not only the incidents of sexual violence in Iowa, but also details the results of a cost analysis to estimate the direct and indirect cost of sexual violence in Iowa.

The University of Iowa Press has made two books available in paperback.

Video of President Barack Obama's complete April 25 speech at the University of Iowa Field House.

Social media users documented their experiences, posted their opinions, and created online hubbub around President Obama's visit to the University of Iowa.

U.S. President Barack Obama addressed about 5,500 University of Iowa students and others at the UI's historic Field House, making the case for affordable higher education.

While students and others lined up early to see U.S. President Barack Obama, critics gathered near the Field House to make their voices heard.

In setting the stage for U.S. President Barack Obama's speech on college affordability, UI President Sally Mason shared the story of her own education.

Iowa artist Barbara Fedeler will lead a gallery talk Thursday, April 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the Hanson Family Humanities Gallery at the University of Iowa Old Capitol Museum. The talk is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.