Parents & Families
Portraits of Coleman, Skorton, and Mason bring UI’s presidential portrait gallery up to date
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
The portrait gallery of University of Iowa presidents is finally complete. Portraits of the three most recent UI leaders—Mary Sue Coleman, David Skorton, and Sally Mason—were unveiled Oct. 17. All 20 former presidents are now represented in the gallery on the fifth floor of the Main Library.
Ted Abel elected to the National Academy of Medicine
Monday, October 21, 2019
Ted Abel, professor and chair of the Department of Neuroscience and Pharmacology in the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine and director of the Iowa Neuroscience Institute at the UI, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine.
UI alumna Avery Bang is building more than bridges
Monday, October 21, 2019
Through the nonprofit organization she leads, the 2007 University of Iowa engineering graduate is connecting people in isolated communities across the globe to opportunity and prosperity.
Iowa program helps gifted students with disabilities
Thursday, October 17, 2019
National Public Radio's "All Things Considered" program featured a summer program at the University of Iowa that offers educational, research, and social opportunities for gifted students with disabilities such as autism spectrum disorder. The program is run by the Belin-Blank Center.
President Harreld: As the semester ramps up, remember the importance of undergraduate research
Thursday, October 17, 2019
In this message to campus, President Harreld discusses the importance of undergraduate research as it applies to post-college outcomes, reminding students that as the semester’s workload picks up, it's important to understand why you’re doing what you’re doing—and to keep your eyes on the future.
Ears through the years: Iowa’s Homecoming corn monument
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Check out a gallery of corn monuments past, and learn how you can contribute to this year's monument.
A reminder of campus safety offerings and tips from UIPD’s director
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Scott Beckner, director of the UI Department of Public Safety, shares important information about campus safety resources.
Fran and Margaret McCaffery to deliver philanthropy lecture
Monday, October 7, 2019
Today, Fran and Margaret McCaffery’s son Patrick is a healthy first-year Hawkeye, thanks to treatment and care he received at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. Now, his parents’ major fundraising efforts have helped create and sustain a unique program for young patients like him.
Nabhan-Warren named V. O. and Elizabeth Kahl Figge Chair in Catholic Studies
Monday, October 7, 2019
Professor Kristy Nabhan-Warren was named the V.O. and Elizabeth Kahl Figge Chair in Catholic Studies on Sept. 23.
Abel named chair and DEO of Department of Neuroscience and Pharmacology
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Ted Abel has been named chair and departmental executive officer of the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine Department of Neuroscience and Pharmacology.
3 UI neuroscientists win NARSAD Young Investigator awards
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Three University of Iowa scientists in the Iowa Neuroscience Institute (INI) have received NARSAD Young Investigator grants from the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation for projects focused on addiction, depression, and brain imaging. The two-year, $70,000 grants help promising young scientists launch careers in neuroscience and psychiatry.
Carson King reflects on new fame, the future after fundraiser for Iowa children's hospital hits nearly $3M
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
What started as a 24-year-old just asking for beer money during the Iowa vs. Iowa State football game on Sept. 14 ended Tuesday with nearly $3 million raised for the UI Stead Family Children's Hospital.
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