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Recognizing excellence in the humanities
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Two University of Iowa professors in January received National Endowment for the Humanities fellowships—considered to be among the highest honors in the humanities.
‘US News & World Report’ releases latest graduate, professional programs rankings
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
The University of Iowa has 60 colleges and specialties in this year’s ranking, including 11 in the top 10.
Sarah Hansen named new vice president for student life
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Sarah Hansen, manager of strategic programs in the University of Iowa Office of the Provost, has been named vice president for student life. She will begin on April 1.
Our campus, our culture, our responsibility
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Executive Vice President and Provost Montserrat Fuentes asks campus to remember that mistreating members of our community harms us all and that everyone shares responsibility for creating a welcoming and safe community.
University of Iowa completes financial close with ENGIE-Meridiam
Thursday, March 12, 2020
The University of Iowa officially transferred management of its utility system to ENGIE North America at 12:01 a.m. on March 11, 2020.
LiveWELL: Sandbox an opportunity for workday play
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Employees in the UI Human Subjects Office enjoy quick trips to the beach without leaving work.
UI utilities employees transitioning to ENGIE
Thursday, March 5, 2020
In December 2019, the UI received approval from the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, to enter into the P3 involving its utility system with ENGIE North America and Meridiam. ENGIE is now working with the university to ensure a seamless transition for current UI utility system employees.
Co-chairs named for associate vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion search
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
The co-chairs will lead a committee tasked with selecting the next associate vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
New report shows UI, fellow American Talent Initiative members are expanding access and opportunity for students
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
The University of Iowa is proud to be part of a national alliance of leading colleges and universities that a new report shows is on track to enroll 50,000 more lower-income students by 2025.
Recent deaths
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Death notices for current and retired UI employees. Links to online obituaries provided when available.
UI Public Safety Director Scott Beckner announces retirement
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Scott Beckner, assistant vice president and director of the University of Iowa Department of Public Safety, has announced his retirement.
Provost launches prestigious $100K faculty professorships to celebrate excellence
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
The University of Iowa Office of the Provost is launching a new initiative to celebrate exceptional faculty. The prestigious new UI Distinguished Professorship program will recognize tenured scholars with $100,000 to support professional activities over five years.
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