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UI to begin internal search for faculty ombudsperson

Thursday, March 11, 2021
University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld has named Professor Emeritus Susan R. Johnson chair of the search committee tasked with conducting an internal search for the next Faculty Ombudsperson.
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‘Cancer in Iowa’ report analyzes racial disparities in incidence, mortality of disease

Wednesday, March 10, 2021
The annual report finds Black people in Iowa are getting cancer and dying from it at higher rates than any other group in the state.

Research may offer another avenue to tackling sexually aggressive behavior

Thursday, March 4, 2021
A new study from the University of Iowa surveyed college-aged men to determine how often they use strategies that may reduce the risk that they engage in sexually aggressive acts or risky sexual behavior.
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John Keller to step down as dean of the Graduate College

Thursday, March 4, 2021
John Keller, the University of Iowa’s associate provost for graduate and professional education and dean of the Graduate College, will step down as associate provost and dean on July 31.
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David Johnsen to step down as College of Dentistry dean

Thursday, February 25, 2021
David Johnsen, dean of the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, has announced he will step down as dean at the end of the college’s spring semester in June 2021.
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Presidential search committee to meet March 5

Thursday, February 25, 2021
The next meeting of the University of Iowa presidential search committee will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, March 5.
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Reimagining Campus Safety Action Committee seeking feedback

Thursday, February 25, 2021
The University of Iowa is asking community members for feedback on three campus safety prototypes developed by the Reimagining Campus Safety Action Committee.
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Work beginning on UI Strategic Plan 2022–2027

Thursday, February 25, 2021
After implementing many positive changes on campus as a result of the Strategic Plan 2016–2021, the University of Iowa is now focused on updating the plan for the next five years.
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Researchers detect cold gas pipelines feeding early, massive galaxies

Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Researchers led by the University of Iowa have detected cosmic pipelines supplying the cold gases necessary for the formation of massive galaxies and the creation of stars. It is the first direct observational evidence of the phenomenon in the early universe.
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Campus can submit letters of intent to apply for P3 Year 1 funding

Thursday, February 18, 2021
The University of Iowa is now accepting letters of intent from faculty and staff who plan to submit proposals for P3 Year 1 funding for initiatives that support strategic priorities of student, faculty, and staff success; research and discovery; and diversity, equity, inclusion, and engagement.
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Krajewski elected to the National Academy of Engineering

Wednesday, February 10, 2021
University of Iowa Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Iowa Flood Center Director Witold Krajewski has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering for his innovative research and leadership in flood prediction and mitigation.

Preparing the next generation of Native community leaders

Thursday, February 4, 2021
The University of Iowa’s Native American Leadership Academy helps tribal leaders develop new programs to address mental health and addiction issues in their communities.