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Reflections of time in Barbados

Monday, October 29, 2012
University of Iowa graduate student Naomi Jackson reflects on her experiences in Barbados thanks to a Stanley Graduate Award for International Research. While there, she worked on her novel and MFA thesis project, which is set in the Caribbean.

UI College of Pharmacy

Monday, October 15, 2012
The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy's student organizations have planned a variety of events to build community awareness and encourage healthy living during October, American Pharmacists Month.

Fulbright trip to India inspires geography student

Monday, October 8, 2012
Luke Juran, a University of Iowa doctoral student in geography, recently conducted research in post-disaster water sanitation in India through a Fulbright grant. In this video, he shares what inspired his project and how he gave back to the community while exploring the local culture.

College of Nursing

Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Meeting a rising star University of Iowa College of Nursing doctoral student Staja Booker is a national leader with research on aging, pain, and nursing.

UI Division of Continuing Education

Tuesday, September 25, 2012
University of Iowa alumnus Chris Kelly says he's grateful he was able to obtain a UI degree from 1,000 miles away in New Jersey while juggling a career and parenthood thanks to distance education opportunities.

Putting public health on the map

Thursday, September 20, 2012
University of Iowa alumna Kirsten Beyer integrates geography, public health, and community engagement to address health concerns.

Putting it all together

Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Chemical and biochemical engineering faculty member Julie Jessop mixes polymer research and student mentoring.

Navigating the dining halls

Wednesday, August 29, 2012
The U-Choose initiative gives students tools for making smart choices and beating the "freshman 15."

Hygienic Lab responds to landfill fire

Thursday, July 26, 2012
State Hygienic Laboratory staff helped fight the largest fire in Johnson County history, monitoring air for environmental contaminants.

Law student gets 'golden ticket'

Wednesday, July 25, 2012
UI law student Tom Nuccio was among the few who heard the U.S. Supreme Court issue its historic health care ruling firsthand.