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Thursday, October 31, 2019
The University of Iowa Threat Assessment Program is dedicated to early identification, assessment, and management of incidents and behaviors that threaten the safety and well-being of the university community.

UI awarded $1M grant to train students who speak ASL as vocational rehabilitation counselors

Thanks to a nearly $1-million-dollar federal grant received by the University of Iowa College of Education, individuals who are deaf or with hearing loss will be able to receive services from vocational rehabilitation counselors who speak American Sign Language (ASL).
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University of Iowa-led study shows Southern California earthquakes increased stress on major fault line

Tuesday, October 29, 2019
A University of Iowa-led study has found that a series of Southern California earthquakes last summer increased stress on the Garlock Fault, which has been dormant for at least a century. The results were published in the journal “Geophysical Research Letters.”

Reams appointed associate vice president and dean of students

Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Angie Reams has been appointed the University of Iowa’s associate vice president and dean of students.

How young can kids safely be left on their own?

Study by a professor in the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine shows that social workers suggest age 12 might be a safe time for many children to be left home alone.

UI’s successful community engagement model transitioning to the colleges

Thursday, October 24, 2019
Next fall, the University of Iowa Office of the Provost will transition outreach and engagement programming to the colleges and departments. The decision follows a review of the Office of Outreach and Engagement last spring to gather information about current programming and determine the best way to encourage broader engagement.

Vice president for student life search committee members named

Thursday, October 24, 2019
University of Iowa faculty, staff, and students have been named to a search committee for a new vice president for student life.

Past UI presidents join 2019 Homecoming festivities in rare gathering

Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Former Iowa presidents Hunter Rawlings (1988–1995), Mary Sue Coleman (1995–2002), David Skorton (2003–2006), and Sally Mason (2007–2015) joined current president Bruce Harreld to share reflections on their time at the university and thoughts about what’s ahead for higher education.

Sarah Gardial named College of Business dean at Belmont University

Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Sarah Gardial, dean of the University of Iowa’s TIppie College of Business, has been named dean of the Massey College of Business at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn.

Melissa Shivers named vice president for student life at The Ohio State University

Wednesday, October 23, 2019
The Ohio State University today named Melissa Shivers its new vice president for student life, effective Jan. 6, 2020.
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University of Iowa honors 2019 Faculty and Staff Awards recipients

Wednesday, October 23, 2019
With accomplishments ranging from mentoring students to outstanding service to the university on committees and more, the annual event recognizes faculty and staff members from across colleges and departments.
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Relive Homecoming 2019

Tuesday, October 22, 2019
The University of Iowa’s 2019 Homecoming festivities provided faculty, staff, students, and alumni with a lot to cheer about throughout the week, including a 26-20 victory over Purdue at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 19.