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Student Disability Services office to move to University Capitol Centre

Thursday, January 23, 2020
The University of Iowa Student Disability Services (SDS) office, currently located in the basement of Burge Residence Hall, will move into a temporary location on the first floor of University Capitol Centre.
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Military and Veteran Student Services now part of Office of the Registrar

Thursday, January 23, 2020
The University of Iowa Military and Veteran Student Services (MVSS) office, located in University Capitol Centre as part of the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, is now part of the Office of the Registrar and will move to Calvin Hall by fall 2020.

Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will continue to advance the DEI Action Plan in coming year

Wednesday, January 22, 2020
To reach the goals outlined in the Excellence through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Action Plan, the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will continue to work on critical tasks and collaborate with campus partners.
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Media tour, dedication of UI’s new Psychological and Brain Sciences building set for Jan. 24

Wednesday, January 22, 2020
The University of Iowa will host a ceremony to dedicate the new Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences building.
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New initiative will increase support for first-generation students at Iowa

Tuesday, January 21, 2020
This summer, the University of Iowa Office of the Provost will add to its student support programming by launching the Hawkeye First-Generation Initiative.

Vice president for student life candidates to participate in open forums

Monday, January 13, 2020
The finalists for the University of Iowa’s vice president for student life will participate in open forums during the first two weeks of February. All forums will take place in the Iowa Theatre (room 166) of the Iowa Memorial Union.

Longevity Awards, October 2019

Wednesday, January 8, 2020
University of Iowa Staff Council’s service-recognition program acknowledges all professional and scientific and merit staff who have reached 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, or 50 years of continuous service. Winners receive a certificate and letter of appreciation from the Office of the President.

Longevity Awards, September 2019

Wednesday, January 8, 2020
University of Iowa Staff Council’s service-recognition program acknowledges all professional and scientific and merit staff who have reached 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, or 50 years of continuous service. Longevity Award winners receive a certificate and letter of appreciation from the Office of the Presiden
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More UI faculty and staff eligible for donated leave under expanded policy

Monday, January 6, 2020
The university has revised its catastrophic leave policy so more employees can receive donated leave in the event of catastrophic illness or injury. Those eligible now include all regular faculty and staff with a 50% or greater appointment who also receive vacation or sick leave benefits.

Recent deaths

Friday, January 3, 2020
Death notices for current and retired UI employees. Links to online obituaries provided when available.
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UI study finds potential link between cardiovascular death and some types of pesticides

Monday, December 30, 2019
A new study from the University of Iowa suggests that people who have higher levels of a chemical in their body that indicates exposure to commonly used insecticides die of cardiovascular disease at a significantly higher rate.
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Celebrating fall 2019 commencement

Monday, December 23, 2019
Thousands of students officially became University of Iowa alums this weekend, as commencement ceremonies took place across campus. Check out a photo gallery of the events!