Parents & Families
UI students create football art
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Two University of Iowa art students will exhibit work that was inspired by Hawkeye football games.
Business majors teach financial literacy to Iowa City high school students
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Finance majors in the Tippie College of Business teach financial literacy skills to at-risk students in Iowa City high schools.
Iowa saves students money by decreasing, consolidating fees
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
The University of Iowa has been consolidating and reducing fees for several years to increase transparency and to help save students money.
Final arrangements
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
A new report from the University of Iowa’s School of Social Work analyzes funeral homes’ terminology and pricing, which can help relatives planning final arrangements for a loved one. UI students collected information from 48 funeral homes in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Des Moines, and Sioux City.
Old Gold: Researching Seymour Gray Jr., civil rights activist and Hawkeye
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
UI archivist David McCartney is seeking to learn more about a 1965 graduate and political activist from Des Moines. Can you help?
More volunteering as teens leads to less illegal activity as adults
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Teenagers who participate in volunteer activities may be less likely to get in trouble with the law when they become adults, according to a new study from the University of Iowa College of Public Health.
Iowa Flyers Swim Club recognized as Silver Medal Club on USA Swimming Club Excellence List
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
For the second consecutive year, the Iowa Flyers Swim Club, also known as IFLY, has been awarded the honor of a silver medal ranking in the USA Swimming Club Excellence program, recognizing the organization’s highest-performing clubs in the development of athletes 18 years and younger.
Visual Arts Building cops top architectural honors
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
The University of Iowa’s new Visual Arts Building wrapped up its first semester of use, receiving numerous accolades and honors for its innovative and inspiring architecture from “Interior Design,” “Architectural Record,” “The Architects” newspaper, and “WIRED” magazine.
Kinnick renovation project receives leadership gift
Monday, January 2, 2017
Iowa City resident Ted Pacha and his wife, Deb, have made a $5 million leadership gift to the Kinnick Edge Campaign, which will help with renovations to the north end zone at Kinnick Stadium.
Flood threats changing across US
Thursday, December 29, 2016
A University of Iowa study finds the threat of flooding is growing in the northern half of the United States and declining in the South. The findings are based on water-height measurements at 2,042 stream and rivers, compared to NASA data showing the amount of water stored in the ground.
White Sox draft pick Blake Hickman uses injury time to get his UI degree
Friday, December 23, 2016
Blake Hickman took advantage of a lengthy absence from baseball by going back to school. Hickman graduated from the University of Iowa on Saturday with a degree in sports studies, almost two years after he left the school to sign a professional baseball contract with the White Sox.
UI study finds whistleblowers force companies to change their ways
Friday, December 23, 2016
A study from the Tippie College of Business’ Jaron Wilde finds companies that are the target of a whistleblower complaint change their financial management practices for at least two years.
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