Parents & Families

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Friends Without Borders connects international and domestic students

Thursday, August 23, 2018
An International Programs initiative pairs international and domestic students to forge new connections and lasting friendships.

Moratorium on construction will end Sept. 12 as scheduled

Thursday, August 23, 2018
The five-month moratorium on campus projects enacted on April 12 in an effort to defer cash spending will be lifted as planned on Sept. 12. The deferral was necessary to close the funding gap caused by the late-in-the-year state funding cut of $5.49 million.

Path Forward work groups release their first annual work plans

Thursday, August 23, 2018
The University of Iowa Path Forward work groups have released the 2018 Work Plan, a 12-page document that prioritizes goals from the UI Strategic Plan and identifies tasks for achieving them.
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Thank you, Iowa State Fair volunteers

Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Thank you to University of Iowa faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends who volunteered to greet fans and fellow Iowans at the 2018 Iowa State Fair in Des Moines. Without generous volunteers, the UI would be unable to have such a welcoming presence at this important event.
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Year-specific tips for students on finances, academics, health, and fun

Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Each year, students grow, discover, and change. Take a peek at these tips to find out about scholarships, jobs, and heath resources—and to remind yourself of opportunities and resources available at every stage of your college career.
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UI students ready to dig into academics, dorm life, social activities

Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Despite overcast skies and rain showers, University of Iowa students kicked off the 2018–19 academic year with excitement and optimism, and also some last-minute jitters.
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Class of 2022 celebrates convocation

Monday, August 20, 2018
The Class of 2022 gathered the night before classes began to celebrate convocation and the President’s Block Party.
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A welcome message from President Harreld and Provost Curry

Monday, August 20, 2018
A welcome message from President Harreld and Provost Curry detailing some of the campus resources available to students, faculty, and staff.
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5 free things for students

Thursday, August 16, 2018
There’s a wealth of opportunities provided on campus, and some free resources can get lost in the jumble. Here are five options for students looking for help studying or having a good time.
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Provost search open forums to be held this August

Wednesday, August 15, 2018
The University of Iowa will hold two open forums, on August 23 and 27, seeking input from campus on the search for a new executive vice president and provost.

Luangrath studies how businesses use ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ to communicate in social media

Tippie researcher Andrea Luangrath looks at how businesses communicate with customers on social media using what she calls "textual paralanguage," the use of nonverbal symbols, like ¯\_(ツ)_/¯.

UI spin-out business uses artificial intelligence to detect eye disease

Coralville-based IDx uses artificial intelligence technology developed at the University of Iowa to revolutionize the detection of diabetic retinopathy, an eye disease common in people who have diabetes.