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Engineering alumna says communication, teamwork among most important skills learned at the UI

Wednesday, October 5, 2016
University of Iowa engineering alumna Alyssa Reinhardt is an operations team leader at DuPont Industrial Biosciences, where she leads a team of 15 people focused on the company’s supply chain.
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Let there be light

Tuesday, October 4, 2016
The new Visual Arts Building is filled with cutting-edge technology to help artists create, but it rests on a foundation of one basic element: light.

University of Iowa alumnus receives award from President Obama

President Barack Obama recently named Glenbard East High School Dean Mike Fumagalli a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. Fumagalli earned a bachelor's degree in athletic training and a master's degree in science education from the University of Iowa.
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Back home

Monday, October 3, 2016
The Studio Arts Division of the School of Art and Art History is pleased to be back on campus and to have one of the best academic art buildings designed anywhere in decades as its new home.
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Next steps

Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Rebekah Kowal, newly appointed chair of the University of Iowa Department of Dance, discusses her new role and her plans for the program.
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Students construct monumental Homecoming tradition

Tuesday, September 27, 2016
In the third year of the corn monument revival, University of Iowa engineering students ramped up their efforts with the tallest, largest, and most ambitious design on record.

Debate moves Clinton, Trump prices on Iowa Electronic Markets

Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Hillary Clinton’s contract prices are up 8 percent to 70.5 cents in volatile post-debate overnight trading on the Iowa Electronic Markets, while contract prices for Donald Trump are down 3 percent to 31.8 cents.
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Marilynne Robinson, according to her students and friends

Friday, September 23, 2016
Upon the announcement of Marilynne Robinson’s retirement last spring, “Iowa Now” interviewed six former students about her influence on their writing. Listen to their inspiring accounts.
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Trowbridge’s topo pro

Thursday, September 22, 2016
One University of Iowa senior has channeled her love for geology to produce highly detailed topographical maps of earthquake-prone areas in Southern California. Terryl Bandy will present the results of her summer project at the Geological Society of America meeting on Sept. 25.

5 things students forget

Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Here are five important dates, deadlines, or resources that students often miss.
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Breaking through the shell

Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Insects are tough animals to study. One reason is their armor-like coating, called an exoskeleton, which protects their organs. Researchers have discovered a technique to open the exoskeleton in order to study living organs and cells.
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7 places to take your visiting parents

Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Check out this list of activities that should keep both family members and students entertained on the UI campus.