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‘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.
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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.

NADS does serious driving research

The National Advanced Driving Simulator (NADS) conducts some of the world's most serious driving research from its lab at the University of Iowa.

Study homes in on possible cause of sudden cardiac deaths

By studying the sick hearts removed from four patients undergoing heart transplants, researchers have identified a protein and a signaling pathway that may contribute to sudden death in an inherited form of heart disease.
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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.
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UI named a top producer of Fulbright students for fifth consecutive year

Tuesday, February 11, 2020
The University of Iowa has again been named a top producer of Fulbright students for 2019–20 (with a record number of 19 recipients), marking the fifth consecutive year the university achieved the elite ranking. Out of 19 awards offered to UI students, 18 have accepted and become grantees.
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Dance Marathon 2020 raises more than $2.8M

Monday, February 10, 2020
The University of Iowa’s student-led Dance Marathon raised more than $2.8 million for the UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital in its 26th year.

‘Chemical earmuffs’ could prevent hearing loss

Wednesday, February 5, 2020
A team including University of Iowa biologists has identified the molecular receptors that cause hearing loss. In experiments with mice, the team successfully used a drug that prevented hearing damage while still allowing the mice to hear.
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Preventing childhood trauma and reducing its long-term effects

Monday, February 3, 2020
Increased understanding of the underlying causes of violence syndemics—clusters of related epidemics that can include experiences such as childhood trauma—raises questions about how health can improve if such traumas are prevented.
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Iowa study finds some state laws linked to lower e-cigarette usage

Friday, January 31, 2020
A new study from the University of Iowa published by “JAMA” suggests that state laws regulating the sale and use of e-cigarettes does lower the likelihood of their use.
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New UI College of Pharmacy Building opens

Thursday, January 30, 2020
University of Iowa College of Pharmacy students returned for the spring 2020 semester to a new building that features cutting-edge research laboratories, collaborative learning spaces, and a UI Pharmaceuticals sterile-product manufacturing unit.
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University of Iowa celebrates opening of psychological and brain sciences building

Monday, January 27, 2020
The University of Iowa has opened a new building for the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences. The 66,470-square-foot building collects faculty in one place, houses cutting-edge labs, presents a new administrative face for the department, and provides commons space for students.