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Student security officer program advances community policing efforts

Tuesday, February 7, 2017
The UI Department of Public Safety is expanding its student security officer program as part of a growing effort to build a community policing culture on campus. Scott Beckner, assistant VP and director of public safety, wants to get students more involved, see UI officers as approachable and a resource.

UI students named to Dean’s List for fall 2016

Monday, February 6, 2017
Some 4,732 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the Dean’s List for the 2016 fall semester.

UI students named to President’s List for fall 2016

Monday, February 6, 2017
About 300 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the President’s List for the 2016 fall semester.

UI students receive degrees after 2016 fall semester

Monday, February 6, 2017
The University of Iowa awarded nearly 1,400 degrees at the close of the 2016 fall semester.
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Historic marathon performance to inaugurate UI’s majestic Klais organ

Monday, February 6, 2017
Celebrated organist Kevin Bowyer will perform Sorabji’s monumental Second Organ Symphony for the inauguration of the University of Iowa’s new Klais organ beginning at noon on Feb 10. The performance will last about eight-and-a-half hours—but you can catch the finale if you arrive at 8 p.m.

UI research finds few side effects in new cholesterol-reduction drug class

Thursday, February 2, 2017
Patients taking a new class of drugs to reduce cholesterol do not experience an increase in side effects like memory impairment or nervous system disorders, but may have an increased risk of cataracts, according to a study led by a UI College of Public Health researcher.
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Facilitating student success in Sport and Recreation Management

Thursday, February 2, 2017
Dan Matheson, director of the UI’s Sport and Recreation Management program and recent winner of the University of Iowa President and Provost Award for Teaching Excellence, discusses how the SRM team equips Iowa students for success.
I Love University of Iowa

#iloveUIOWA

Wednesday, February 1, 2017
The University of Iowa is celebrating a milestone in February—its 170th birthday. What do you love about being a Hawkeye? It can be a person, place, or memory during your time on campus. Starting Feb. 1, you can tell us on social media using the hashtag #iloveUIOWA.
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UI College of Engineering partners with Hong Kong University of Science and Technology for annual design challenge

Wednesday, February 1, 2017
Hong Kong University students are working with UI students as part of the Virtual International Project Team program, a year-long design challenge that prepares students to work across borders. Long-standing partner Aix-Marseille University in France will continue to participate.

CPH student paper wins American Statistical Association prize

Friday, January 27, 2017
Yaohui Zeng, a doctoral student in biostatistics in the College of Public Health, has been selected as a winner of this year’s student paper competition sponsored by the American Statistical Association (ASA) Section on Statistical Computing.

UI ranked No. 2 in US for its entrepreneurial programs

Thursday, January 26, 2017
The University of Iowa has been ranked No. 2 in the country for its entrepreneurial programs by a higher education financing organization that praised its wide array of programs and reasonable tuition.

Office of Outreach and Engagement awards spring 2017 grants

Thursday, January 26, 2017
Five grants were awarded to support projects related to the spring 2017 Theme Semester, Our Lives Online.