Impact
UI study on teen driving habits sheds light on distraction
Monday, April 6, 2015
A new study by vehicle safety researchers at the University of Iowa Public Policy Center indicates passengers are the most frequent distraction for teen drivers involved in crashes.
UI Police announce sexual assault response guarantee
Friday, April 3, 2015
In coordination with Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the University of Iowa Police Department is promoting a sexual assault response guarantee for survivors.
More students participate in UI Alternative Spring Break program
Friday, April 3, 2015
More than 120 University of Iowa students participated in Alternative Spring Break trips, making the UI one of only a few such programs in the country that requires students to participate in a common academic course for credit as part of the experience.
Report says schools still shortchanging gifted kids
Friday, April 3, 2015
Far too many high-ability children are still languishing in American classrooms, bored and unchallenged. That's why top administrators, researchers, and professors with the University of Iowa's College of Education have issued a new report, updating their call for academic acceleration for America's brightest students.
Champions for women's leadership
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Diane Finnerty, Pamela Terrill, and Jo Hendrickson will be honored as outstanding leaders at the annual University of Iowa Celebration of Excellence and Achievement Among Women. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be Wednesday, April 8.
Capturing culture with a camera
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Charity Nebbe talks with David Guttenfelder about his career and the evolution of photojournalism ahead of his speaking appearance at a symposium April 3 at the UI.
CLAS, Engineering undergraduates present work at Research in the Capitol in Des Moines
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Twenty three University of Iowa undergraduates traveled to the State Capitol in Des Moines on March 23, to showcase their research to legislators and their staffs.
President Mason says UI’s strong academic reputation is driving enrollment growth
Thursday, April 2, 2015
University of Iowa President Sally Mason discusses the significant increase in the number and diversity of students who have accepted admission to the UI for fall of 2015, the success of student athletes, and the impact of the university's early retirement program, among other topics, during a Thursday, April 2, media availability.
Iowa Now Minute - 4/2/15
Thursday, April 2, 2015
"Iowa Now Minute" is a 60-second roundup highlighting recent UI activities, research, public engagement, and campus life. Look for a new video every Thursday.
Media advisory: Revamped Mobile Museum to visit Lucas Elementary
Thursday, April 2, 2015
The University of Iowa’s revamped Mobile Museum will visit Lucas Elementary School in Iowa City to give students, teachers, and staff a sneak peak at the new exhibits from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 7.
Improving health care delivery
Thursday, April 2, 2015
How can we better deliver health care options to rural Iowa? That topic will be the focus of the April 8 Hawkeye Lunch and Learn event in Iowa City, as Patrick Brophy presents “Telemedicine in Iowa: Improving Health Care Delivery.”
Painting the State Capitol black and gold
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Hawkeye Caucus Day is a major, once-a-year gathering of University of Iowa students, university leaders, and state legislators, showcasing the university’s commitment to statewide service.
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