Parents & Families

'Iowa Ahead of the Nation in Futuristic, Driverless-Vehicle Technology'

Dr. Dan McGehee, a vehicle safety researcher at the University of Iowa, leads a program that is one of only a handful in the world developing safety technology that eventually will put driverless vehicles on the road.

UI's Hagle comments on Clinton's loss in West Virginia

UI political science professor Tim Hagle says comments Hillary Clinton made about coal mining hurt her in West Virginia and could be damaging in other states come November.
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UI researcher, lab play key roles in COPD study

Monday, May 16, 2016
A University of Iowa–affiliated lab used an advanced CT scanner to detect COPD-like symptoms in individuals who didn’t present traditional signs of the disease. Read on to learn how the findings could lead to more effective methods of diagnosis and earlier treatment.
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Recapping commencement weekend

Monday, May 16, 2016
Nearly 5,000 University of Iowa students received their degrees at spring 2016 commencement ceremonies May 12 through 14. Take in the sights and sounds from commencement weekend through Office of Strategic Communication photos and video.
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At attention, molecules!

Wednesday, May 11, 2016
University of Iowa chemists have learned about a molecular assembly that may help create quicker, more responsive touch screens, among other applications. The researchers report the interfacial layer—when molecules interact with a surface—of electrically charged fluids called ionic liquids is thicker than previously known.
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UI flutist graduating on a high note

Wednesday, May 11, 2016
This fall, Emily Duncan, a University of Iowa graduating senior, will begin a two-year master's program in flute performance at the Juilliard School in New York City.
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Record 15 UI students, alumni receive Fulbright awards for 2016–17

Wednesday, May 11, 2016
The Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government. It is designed to increase understanding between people of the United States and other countries by providing participants opportunities to study, teach, conduct research, and contribute to finding solutions to shared international concerns.
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Author Bill Bryson to receive honorary degree from UI

Monday, May 9, 2016
Bill Bryson is the author of 21 nonfiction books, his most recent being "The Road to Little Dribbling: More Notes from a Small Island."

Tippie students win Alliant Energy case competition

Thursday, May 5, 2016
A team of marketing students from the Tippie College of Business recently took first place in the Alliant Energy University Challenge Case Competition, held at the University of Iowa April 9.

Hydroponic lettuce growing wins UI sustainability competition

Thursday, May 5, 2016
A team of UI students that grew dozens of heads of lettuce in PVC pipes via hydroponics was named the winner of the Frontier-Tippie Impact Competition this semester.
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University of Iowa graduates to celebrate commencement

Thursday, May 5, 2016
This year, about 4,930 University of Iowa students will be recognized at spring 2016 commencement ceremonies, which begin May 12 with the College of Pharmacy commencement, and end June 3.

A message to the university community

Wednesday, May 4, 2016
On May 4, the University of Iowa Police Department issued a Crime Alert after learning one of our students reported a racially motivated attack. We are saddened and outraged by the horrible event that transpired Saturday evening. This kind of violence is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.