Parents & Families

Studying crashes from the inside out

Friday, March 27, 2015
A unique University of Iowa study of naturalistic driving shows distraction is more prevalent among teen driving than previously thought.
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UI helps small business in Iowa expand markets to Africa

Friday, March 27, 2015
UI's Institute for International Business is working this spring semester to help small and mid-sized business in Iowa expand their markets to Africa.
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Student veterans discuss how new UI programs help transition

University of Iowa student veterans discuss how new UI programs are helping them transition to civilian life.

The Student Experience: Celina Carr

Thursday, March 26, 2015
After almost four years at UI, having taken advantage of numerous opportunities and wonderful experiences working with the faculty and staff in the UI School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Celina Carr looks forward to pursuing her passion in broadcast journalism. “I want to be in a newsroom: reporting, producing, and pursuing my passion, which is telling stories,” Carr says.

Presidential Search Committee holds first meeting

Wednesday, March 25, 2015
The 21-member committee charged with screening candidates to succeed Sally Mason as president of the University of Iowa held its first meeting Wednesday, March 25.

Board of Regents to consider Robillard for interim president

Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Iowa Board of Regents President Bruce Rastetter said today, Wednesday, March 25, that he and President Pro Tem Katie Mulholland will recommend that the regents name Jean Robillard to serve as interim president of the University of Iowa.
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UI biomedical engineers impress Lt. Governor with patent-pending medical devices

Wednesday, March 25, 2015
A device that helps surgeons to remove sutures more efficiently during eye surgery was one of five presentations given March 25 by students in the University of Iowa College of Engineering Biomedical Engineering Senior Design program.
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The people side of business

Wednesday, March 25, 2015
The University of Iowa has launched a new major that provides entrepreneurial management and leadership education to liberal arts and sciences students, giving them the opportunity to develop real-world skills and improve their employability before hitting the job market or starting their own business.

Old Gold: Scrapbooks depict early life of 50-year-old Sailing Club

Monday, March 23, 2015
The UI Sailing Club was established 50 years ago in response to the growing national popularity of recreational sailing. It was such a hit that the club hosted its first Big Ten regatta on Lake Macbride just one year later. A reunion is planned this summer.
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3D satellite, GPS earthquake maps isolate impacts in real time

Monday, March 23, 2015
Technology in space and on the ground is helping University of Iowa researchers find out information about an earthquake's impact faster, increasing response times to areas that need aid most.

Severe weather tests and reminders

Monday, March 23, 2015
The University of Iowa will participate in the annual statewide tornado drill at approximately 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 25. As part of this test the sirens in Johnson County and at the UI will be activated. Because of this test there will not be a siren test on the first Wednesday of April.

The Student Experience: Ally Disterhoft

Thursday, March 19, 2015
Ally Disterhoft has always dreamt big. She has the poster to prove it.