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Artwork of foundational research conducted in the Carver College of Medicine
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
A new gallery of biomedical research images is on display on the ground floor of the Carver Biomedical Research Building. The images, each measuring 5 feet in diameter and mounted on back-lit frames, highlight the breadth of foundational research conducted in the Carver College of Medicine.
UI announces final candidate for vice president for research
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
A university search committee has announced Craig K. Svensson, dean emeritus and professor of medicinal chemistry and molecular pharmacology at the Purdue University College of Pharmacy, is a finalist for vice president for research at the UI. Scholtz will meet with campus at an open forum on Feb. 21.
UI selects inaugural recipients of annual Provost Investment Fund
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
The University of Iowa Office of the Provost has selected five interdisciplinary initiatives to receive up to $300K over three years.
UI to maintain Labor Center
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
The University of Iowa is requesting the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, vote to reconsider the closure of the Labor Center at the board’s next meeting on Feb. 28. The request comes after the Labor Center presented a plan to become self-sufficient in four years.
Scans reveal hidden details of African art
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
CT scans reveal details about what might be inside 16 works of African art from the University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art—without having to break them open.
Nominations open for UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital’s 2019 Kid Captain Program
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Do you know someone who would make a great Kid Captain? Nominations are open until Sunday, March 17, for current or former pediatric patients of UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital ages 18 and younger. Only parents and legal guardians can nominate their child.
UI is a top producer of Fulbright U.S. students for fourth consecutive year
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
The UI was included on the list of U.S. colleges and universities that produced the most 2018-19 Fulbright U.S. students, marking the fourth consecutive year the university has achieved the elite ranking. Eleven UI students and alumni received Fulbright awards for academic year 2018-19.
Iowa study finds parents unsure how to handle cyberbullying
Monday, February 11, 2019
Parents know they need to work with their child’s schools to prevent cyberbullying, but a new study from the University of Iowa shows many wonder how.
UI exploring public-private partnership involving utility system
Friday, February 8, 2019
The University of Iowa announced it is exploring a potential public-private partnership (P3) with its utility system. The university joins a growing number of institutions across the country looking for new ways to bridge a meaningful gap in available resources.
Vice president for research finalists to visit campus for open forums
Thursday, February 7, 2019
The University of Iowa search committee for the vice president for research has selected two finalists. The candidates will visit campus over the next two weeks to participate in public forums and meet with faculty, staff, and campus leadership.
UI announces final candidate for executive vice president and provost
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
A university search committee has announced the final candidate for the next executive vice president and provost at the University of Iowa.
UI physicist hunts for mysterious force behind universe’s expansion
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
A postdoctoral researcher at the University of Iowa is hot on the trail of dark energy, the mysterious force thought to be behind the universe’s accelerated expansion. Spyridon Argyropoulos is leading particle-collision experiments establishing boundaries for where dark energy might be found.
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