Parents & Families

UI distinguished alumna to discuss 'beyond test scores' April 23

Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Cyndie Schmeiser, who has had an impact on the education of nearly every student in the United States through her work at ACT and the creation of the Common Core State Standards, will speak at UI College of Education’s Distinguished Speaker Series Wednesday, April 23, at 1 p.m. in N140 Lindquist Center.
Ian Vandersee talks with reporters

One chance to see great golf

Friday, April 11, 2014
Fans of the University of Iowa baseball and softball teams have almost 40 combined opportunities to watch their favorite teams compete on campus in Iowa City in the spring. The Hawkeye men’s golf team has one chance to show their fans what they can do on the course.
Student eating a Dilly Bar

Students treated to freebies in honor of spring

Friday, April 11, 2014
Spring is always greeted with welcome arms on campus, but this year's frigid Midwestern winter has made the change in temperatures even more inviting for embraces in Iowa City.
Amy A'Hearn talking with a student in her office

Working it

Friday, April 4, 2014
Students in the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences find the Pomerantz Career Center invaluable in helping them identify and prepare for careers—and the college has the placement rates to prove it.
Group of people talking in capitol rotunda.

Capitol goes black and gold

Thursday, April 3, 2014
About 120 University of Iowa students joined faculty and staff representatives for Hawkeye Caucus Day at the Iowa State Capitol, connecting with state leaders and demonstrating the university's statewide impact.
Inflatable Herky at the Capitol in Des Moines

#ImWithHerky

Thursday, April 3, 2014
The 2014 Hawkeye Caucus was a popular topic among participating University of Iowa students, faculty and staff, and legislators Wednesday, April 2, at the Capitol in Des Moines.
The Hygienic Lab's Student Mentorship Program gives young Iowans such as Moeller (left) and Wills an opportunity to observe laboratory scientists like Cindy Rieflin (right) at work.

Young scientists inspired by State Hygienic Lab mentors

Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Budding scientists from across the state are gaining extra insight into their projects with help from mentors at the State Hygienic Laboratory at the University of Iowa .

Learning Commons presents Social Media Boot Camp

Monday, March 31, 2014
The University of Iowa Main Library Learning Commons, in conjunction with Craft Critique Culture, an interdisciplinary graduate student conference, is hosting a Social Media Boot Camp March 31-April 5.
Samantha Logic passes the ball.

March Madness action

Friday, March 28, 2014
Three University of Iowa teams concluded their seasons in NCAA postseason action, making for a busy few weeks of "March Madness."

UI seeks land development proposals for new Museum of Art

Thursday, March 13, 2014
The University of Iowa released today its Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify potential partners capable of developing appropriate and available land for a new Museum of Art, to be located directly adjacent to the core of the UI's academic campus and within walking distance for students.
Residence Hall under construction

UI housing plans include new facilities, modest rate increases

Wednesday, March 12, 2014
The University of Iowa’s five-year plans for residence halls include investigating construction of a second new facility and increasing room and board rates by 3.5 percent for 2014-15—the lowest increase in the past six years.
Graduates in caps and gowns at commencement ceremony

UI four-year grad rate surpasses 50 percent

Wednesday, March 12, 2014
The University of Iowa’s four-year graduation rate reached 51.1 percent for undergraduate students who enrolled in 2009—the highest rate in recent memory.