A university search committee has announced the first finalist for the next executive vice president and provost at the University of Iowa.

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Reams has been at the University of Iowa for more than a decade, most recently serving as associate dean of students and director of Student Care & Assistance, which provides support to students experiencing crises or emergency situations.

The University of Iowa search committee for the executive vice president and provost has selected four finalists. The candidates will visit campus over the next three weeks to participate in public forums and meet with faculty, staff, and campus leadership.

University of Iowa geologists are leading an effort to determine whether an ancient geologic formation in northeast Iowa contains precious minerals. The researchers are dating the underground rocks to find out whether they’re similar to a geologic complex in Minnesota known to possess valuable metals.

University of Iowa Assistant Professor in Printmaking Terry Conrad joined scientists from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution on a research cruise to study foraminifera, single-celled organisms that live in the ocean, and to create related art as part of a science-through-art effort funded by the National Science Foundation.

About 1,500 University of Iowa students received their degrees at fall 2018 commencement ceremonies Dec. 13–16.

The University of Iowa has removed the registered student organization status for the Kappa Sigma, Delta Chi, and Sigma Nu fraternity chapters, as well as the Sigma Alpha Epsilon colony. The action comes after the conclusion of comprehensive investigations into incidents involving hazing and alcohol.

The University of Iowa is participating in a massive new effort in which 130 public universities and systems will work together to increase college access, close the achievement gap, and award hundreds of thousands more degrees by 2025.

President Harreld writes about the successes of the past semester and adds an encouragement for graduating students.

University of Iowa faculty and students are immersing audiences in a virtual reality theater experience that integrates live performances.