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UI Jeopardy! champion returns for tournament

Tuesday, November 11, 2014
After winning five consecutive games and $89,398 in winnings last year, University of Iowa study abroad advisor Sarah McNitt will return to the Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions this Thursday, Nov. 13, to continue her trivia reign.

Discover the unique, distinctive in College of Education's 'Only At Iowa'

Monday, November 10, 2014
Discover the unique and distinct features, people, and projects you will find only in the University of Iowa College of Education, a few of which are highlighted in this year’s annual report.

Come celebrate G. Edgar Folk's 100th birthday

Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Come join the celebration of Edgar Folk’s influential life as he marks his 100th birthday from 2 to 4 p.m., Friday, Nov. 7, in the Eckstein Medical Research Building Atrium. Folk is a professor emeritus of molecular physiology and biophysics in the UI Carver College of Medicine.

UI distance education student from LeMars helps carry flag at Kinnick

Monday, November 3, 2014
Along with a group of 100 military personnel, UI student veteran Donna Macek, who is currently pursuing the Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS) online degree program, helped carry the United States flag onto the football field at Kinnick stadium during the pregame ceremonies on Saturday.

UI nursing students share lessons learned in public health

Monday, October 27, 2014
Several UI College of Nursing students who are enrolled in the Community and Public Health Nursing Practicum recently presented on a community action project about rural health and safety on Iowa’s farms.

UI alumna Natalie Gilkison reflects on international experiences

Thursday, October 23, 2014
University of Iowa alumna Natalie Gilkison, of Davenport, Iowa, reflects on studying abroad in China while pursuing a bachelor's degree in international studies as well as experiences working with international students, forging some interesting new programs.

Eyes on the storm

Monday, October 20, 2014
Several University of Iowa experts share their insights to help better understand Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy, or SUDEP.

Two-time stroke survivor now helps others

Thursday, October 9, 2014
A rare two-time stroke survivor, Emma Fox-Gatica, now helps newly hospitalized stroke patients and their families cope with an illness that changes everything by volunteering at the University of Iowa Comprehensive Stroke Center.

UI law professor consults with High Commissioner for Peace in Colombia

Wednesday, October 1, 2014
UI College of Law Professor Mark Osiel recently spent several days in Bogotá, Colombia, consulting with officials at the High Commissioner for Peace, concerning legal issues involved in ending the country’s longstanding civil war.

Free Oct. 2 'Twitch' Huntington disease documentary screening and lecture

Monday, September 29, 2014
The Twitch international screening tour is coming to Iowa City with a free screening and discussion with Twitch creator and star Kristen Powers Thursday, Oct. 2 on the UI campus thanks to the Huntington’s Disease Society of America Center of Excellence.