Parents & Families

Scans reveal hidden details of African art

Wednesday, February 13, 2019
CT scans reveal details about what might be inside 16 works of African art from the University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art—without having to break them open.
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Nominations open for UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital’s 2019 Kid Captain Program

Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Do you know someone who would make a great Kid Captain? Nominations are open until Sunday, March 17, for current or former pediatric patients of UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital ages 18 and younger. Only parents and legal guardians can nominate their child.
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Iowa study finds parents unsure how to handle cyberbullying

Monday, February 11, 2019
Parents know they need to work with their child’s schools to prevent cyberbullying, but a new study from the University of Iowa shows many wonder how.

UI exploring public-private partnership involving utility system

Friday, February 8, 2019
The University of Iowa announced it is exploring a potential public-private partnership (P3) with its utility system. The university joins a growing number of institutions across the country looking for new ways to bridge a meaningful gap in available resources.
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Vice president for research finalists to visit campus for open forums

Thursday, February 7, 2019
The University of Iowa search committee for the vice president for research has selected two finalists. The candidates will visit campus over the next two weeks to participate in public forums and meet with faculty, staff, and campus leadership.
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UI students named to president’s list for fall 2018

Wednesday, February 6, 2019
More than 450 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the president’s list for the 2018 fall semester.
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UI students named to dean’s list for fall 2018

Wednesday, February 6, 2019
More than 5,600 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the dean’s list for the 2018 fall semester.
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UI students receive degrees after 2018 fall semester

Wednesday, February 6, 2019
The University of Iowa awarded more than 1,500 degrees at the close of the 2018 fall semester. Download the list from "Iowa Now."
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25th annual UI Dance Marathon raises nearly $3M

Monday, February 4, 2019
The University of Iowa’s student-led Dance Marathon raised nearly $3 million for the UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital in its 25th year.

Preparing senior citizens to survive and rebuild after a disaster

UI College of Public Health professor Sato Ashida has developed an easy to understand checklist for elderly people and their caregivers to complete that will help them survive a disaster, such as a tornado or flood, and help them get back on their feet afterward.
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Iowa students learn about law in London

Friday, February 1, 2019
The London Law Program comprises 10 days of coursework and tours of important British law locations such as Parliament and the United Kingdom Supreme Court.
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Instagram chooses University of Iowa student to take over its official account

Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Instagram chose University of Iowa grad student Jennifer Fisher to take over its official story account during the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship game.