Featured headlines

a word cloud with common nouns

Language recognition is as much about brains as it is about hearing

Friday, September 22, 2023
University of Iowa researchers have learned that how efficiently people recognize spoken words depends as much on the mind’s working as on hearing. In a new study, the researchers examined how well adults across the life span process spoken language.
Photo of the state capitol building

UI seeks state funding to improve health care access in rural Iowa

Monday, September 18, 2023
The University of Iowa is seeking state funding to expand its health care presence to rural parts of the state that are challenged in finding providers and other experts to treat and care for a rapidly aging population.
Rendering of the gymnastics training center

Gymnastics and Spirit Squad Training Center up for Regents’ approval

Friday, September 15, 2023
A key athletics project will be considered for final approval by the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, next week that would mean major improvements two University of Iowa athletics programs—women’s gymnastics and the Spirit Squad.
The Pentacrest at dusk

President Wilson, Provost Kregel discuss latest 'U.S. News & World Report' rankings

Friday, September 15, 2023
The most recent U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings list the University of Iowa as the top public university in the nation for undergraduate nursing and writing in the disciplines. The latest overall rankings also included multiple schools that improved or dropped 10 or more spots—including Iowa.
Photo of two nursing students practicing on a medical training doll

UI holds top public nursing, writing programs in ‘US News’ rankings of best universities

Friday, September 15, 2023
The University of Iowa improved its national ranking in undergraduate nursing programs to No. 4 and is tied for No. 1 among public universities, while also remaining the best public writing program in the country, according to the latest rankings published by U.S. News & World Report.
Students on the IMU terrace

3 key features of planned renovations to IMU

Tuesday, September 12, 2023
As the University of Iowa takes the next step toward a major renovation to the Iowa Memorial Union, let’s take a look at three key features planned for the reimagined space.
Photo of Old Capitol

Campus can submit preliminary proposals for FY2025 P3 funding

Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Preliminary proposals are now being accepted for FY2025 P3 initiatives to support the University of Iowa 2022-2027 Strategic Plan. Faculty and staff can submit a proposal for a one- to three-year project that would start July 1, 2024. Preliminary proposals must be submitted by Nov. 6.
Drawing of Old Capitol Building

Longevity Awards: October 2023

Friday, September 1, 2023
Woman looking at art

Celebrating Year 1 with the UI Stanley Museum of Art

Tuesday, August 29, 2023
The University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art is celebrating its first anniversary by reflecting on the past 12 months and sharing a vision for what guests can expect from another exciting year of world-class art and education.
social media icons

UI social media channels ranked No. 1 for 5th straight year

Thursday, August 24, 2023
The 2023 Higher Ed Social Media Engagement Report by Rival IQ ranks Iowa first on Facebook, second on Twitter, 11th on Instagram, eighth on Twitter, and 35th on TikTok.