Impact

Steady on

Throughout his decades-long career, University of Iowa physician-scientist Michael Welsh’s focus on cystic fibrosis has never wavered.
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Smile on a budget

Friday, October 23, 2015
Student clinics at the UI College of Dentistry offer quality dental treatment for adults and children at a price that is about one-third to one-half the cost of a private dental practice.

Big Ten Network's 'University Showcase' will feature the UI

Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Big Ten Network will showcase the impact of Dance Marathon, how medical practices at the UI Children's Hospital are changing young lives for the better, and the story of a former Miss Iowa finding her voice when it airs "Iowa Magazine" during its "University Showcase" segment Oct. 23.

Abel elected to National Academy of Medicine

Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Dr. E. Dale Abel, the John B. Stokes III professor in diabetes research, professor of internal medicine and biochemistry, and director of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine.

The Mercy Fields

Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Paul Pinckley brings valuable insight on life after spending three years on a medical mission ship bringing health care services to people in remote parts of Cambodia.

Alumna Stephanie Van Housen awarded by Iowa City Human Rights Commission

Wednesday, October 14, 2015
The Iowa City Human Rights Commission has awarded alumna Stephanie Van Housen the Rick Graf Award for long-term commitment to her work in human rights.
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Space giant

Wednesday, October 14, 2015
The University of Iowa will host a symposium on Oct. 17 to honor physics professor Don Gurnett, who has taught and been engaged in space science at the UI for the past 50 years. The symposium is free and open to the public.

UI Partners designs website for Williamsburg city government, Chamber of Commerce

UI Partners, a web design team in the University of Iowa Vice President of Research and Economic Development, will design a joint website for the Williamsburg city government and Chamber of Commerce.
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Students make use of new Kirkwood Regional Center at the UI

Tuesday, October 13, 2015
High school students studied criminology, worked on cars, and practiced machinery skills as community leaders celebrated the grand opening of the Kirkwood Regional Center at the UI Thursday. The center is a partnership between Kirkwood Community College, the UI , Grant Wood Area Education Agency, and several K-12 school districts.

Bardhoshi, Swanston awarded Community Impact Grant

Tuesday, October 13, 2015
The Provost's Office of Outreach and Engagement has awarded Gerta Bardhoshi and Jeremy Swanston a Community Impact Grant.
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Education, business, engineering colleges help power new Kirkwood Regional Center

Friday, October 9, 2015
Kirkwood’s name may get top billing on the sign in front of the community college’s fourth regional center, which formally opened with great fanfare Thursday, but beating in the heart of the 100,000-square-foot building is a strong University of Iowa presence.

UI's affordable dental care finds national spotlight

The University of Iowa College of Dentistry's affordable dental care was featured on Good Morning America.