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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

UI professor to receive $400K award

DI STAFF January 29, 2014

A University of Iowa faculty member will receive a $400,005 over the next five years to create a new 3D technology. Ibrahim Ozbolat, an assistant professor of mechanical and industrial engineering, was...

UI film student helps produce new TV series pilot

MICHELLE NGO January 29, 2014

Since his days as a high-school sports broadcasting producer in La Grange, Ill., Eric Anfield, a cinematography student and a senior at the University of Iowa, has wanted to make and edit film. Now,...

UI officials concerned about math placement scores

CHRIS HIGGINS January 29, 2014

At the University of Iowa Faculty Council’s meeting Tuesday, officials expressed a concern for the lack of preparation in mathematics by incoming UI students. After admission to the university,...

Board discusses elementary school designs

LILY ABROMEIT January 29, 2014

Officials expressed gratitude and support at the review of construction of Iowa City’s elementary schools at the Iowa City School Board meeting Tuesday. “We’ve been working for so long...

UI tests mentoring program

REBECCA MORIN January 29, 2014

As the number of international students attending the University of Iowa continues to grow, officials are offering a new program to help students integrate to Iowa and the United States comfortably. “Starting...

UI international students adjust to weather

STACEY MURRAY January 29, 2014

This fall, more than 4,000 international students from 112 countries set foot on the University of Iowa campus. But as Artic winds buffet the Midwest, students who may be used to warm winters are faced...

Dance Marathon continues new Children’s Hospital pledge

GABRIELLA DUNN January 29, 2014

Caring for children with cancer brings unique patient and family needs that the new University of Iowa Children’s Hospital aims to fulfill. These accommodations include larger rooms with space...

City to ponder local IDs

MEGAN DEPPE January 29, 2014

In order to help community members feel more secure in their city, a report has been filed with the Iowa City City Council to issue identification cards to citizens who may need them, including immigrants,...

Obama urges ‘year of action’

BRENT GRIFFITHS January 29, 2014

President Obama vowed a “year of action” in his sixth State of the Union address, promising action on a wide variety of issues. “In the coming months, let’s see where else we can...

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