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Meet the 2017 Kid Captains

Friday, August 11, 2017
Kid Captain, a partnership that began in 2009 between the UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital and the Iowa Hawkeyes to honor pediatric patients and celebrate their inspirational stories, has announced its honorees for the 2017 season.

Williams explains why more employers offer unlimited vacation

More employers across the country, including businesses in Iowa, are offering unlimited vacation to their employees. Michele Williams, professor of management and organizations in the Tippie College of Business, explains what’s behind the trend.

Closing the cardiac arrest survival gap

Wednesday, August 9, 2017
New research from the University of Iowa shows that the gap between the survival rates of black and white patients who suffer cardiac arrest while in hospital is shrinking.
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Residence hall move-in for new University of Iowa students starts Aug. 15

Wednesday, August 9, 2017
There’s going to be a lot more black and gold around Iowa City as the University of Iowa welcomes first-year students moving into residence halls. That means it’s important to be patient—there’s a lot of construction on and off campus.
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UI Hospitals and Clinics again ranks among nation’s best

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is again listed as one of America’s “Best Hospitals” and the No. 1 hospital in Iowa, according to rankings released by U.S. News & World Report.

UI’s National Advanced Driving Simulator will play role in researching safety impacts of autonomous driving tech

In collaboration with Toyota, researchers at the University of Iowa will try to estimate the potential reduction in injuries and fatalities from an adaptive headlight system that highlights pedestrians and cyclists.

High-risk drinking at its lowest point in 25 years at the UI

Tuesday, August 1, 2017
The frequency of undergraduate drinking and high-risk drinking at the University of Iowa is at its lowest point in more than 25 years, and the university has surpassed a goal set for 2019.

Cinematic arts graduate student receives Princess Grace Foundation Film Honorarium

Tuesday, August 1, 2017
Emily Drummer, a filmmaker pursuing her MFA in cinematic arts at the University of Iowa, received a Princess Grace Foundation Film Scholarship Honorarium for 2017.
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RAGBRAI ride features Hawkeye pride

Monday, July 31, 2017
As RAGBRAI riders traveled from one side of Iowa to the other, black and gold were common colors. University of Iowa photographer Tim Schoon captured moments throughout the annual bike ride across the state.
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UI-produced ‘Mural’ documentary nominated for Emmy Award

Monday, July 31, 2017
“Jackson Pollock’s ‘Mural’: The Story of a Modern Masterpiece,” a documentary produced by and created at the University of Iowa, has been nominated for an Emmy Award by the Mid-America Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

Quasars may answer how starburst galaxies were extinguished

Monday, July 31, 2017
University of Iowa astronomers have located quasars inside four dusty starburst galaxies. The discovery may explain why this type of galaxy, where huge numbers of stars were once created, ceased making stars.
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University of Iowa celebrates opening of Elizabeth Catlett Residence Hall

Friday, July 28, 2017
Hundreds of people gathered to celebrate the dedication of the Elizabeth Catlett Residence Hall, the University of Iowa’s newest and largest residence hall. Named for renowned sculptor and printmaker Elizabeth Catlett, the 303,000-square-foot building offers an impressive view of the Iowa River on the east side of campus.