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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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University Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Terry Johnson speaks at the utility public private partnership information meeting in The Medical Education Research Facility on Thursday, December 12, 2019. The meeting focused on explaining the 50-year partnership between the University of Iowa, Meridiam and ENGIE.

University of Iowa accepts letters of intent for P3 year 1 funding initiatives

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter February 18, 2021

The University of Iowa is now accepting letters of intent from faculty and staff who plan to submit proposals for P3 Year 1 funding for initiatives that support the university’s strategic priorities...

UI graduate instructors John Jespen (Department of History) and Kassie Baron (Department of English), and associate professor Megan Knight (Department of Rhetoric) discuss why they will only teach online classes in the upcoming semester during a press conference over Zoom on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. They say returning to campus is a health risk for students and faculty, as well as members of the community.

Opinion | Professors should offer alternatives to required attendance

Ally Pronina, Opinions Columnist February 17, 2021

Last semester, my family received some scary news. I needed time to process and didn’t feel I had the mental strength to go to class.  But because we earn points for attendance, I was scared that...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

UIHC hopes to improve traumatic brain injury outcomes with hyperbaric oxygen treatment

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter February 17, 2021

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics researchers are using hyperbaric oxygen chambers to provide therapy for patients with severe traumatic brain injuries, hoping to improve patient outcomes. Principal...

Iowa women's golfer Lea Zeitler. Contributed.

Iowa golf programs impress during stroke play tournaments

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter February 17, 2021

Both the men’s and women’s golf teams were in action this week as the men traveled to Charleston, South Carolina, for the Kiawah Invitational, and the women teed it up in Las Vegas at the Rebel...

Womxn of Color Network, 2019. Contributed.

Womxn of Colour Network continues to foster community virtually

Mary Hartel, News Reporter February 17, 2021

Nearly 80 people jammed in tight for the first Womxn of Colour Network event in 2017,  but this year the program is refocusing efforts virtually to maintain community by bringing in speakers from...

Iowa City businesses awarded financial aid nearly one year into pandemic

Iowa City businesses awarded financial aid nearly one year into pandemic

Claire Benson, News Reporter February 17, 2021

As Iowa City nears the one-year mark of dealing with COVID-19, small, local businesses are still struggling financially, prompting them to apply for and in some cases receive financial aid through...

Iowa distance runner Gabby Skopec rounds the corner at the front of the pack in the women’s 3000m run during the fourth annual Larry Wieczorek Invitational at the University of Iowa Recreation Building on Friday, Jan 17, 2020.

Track and field races career-bests, Skopec dips under 10 minutes for 3,000 meter

Lauren Swanson, Sports Reporter February 17, 2021

The Iowa track and field team performed at the Hawkeye B1G Invitational last weekend, and its distance squad was no exception. Iowa track and field director Joey Woody said he was impressed with...

Iowa guard Jordan Bohannon sinks a free throw during a men's basketball game between Iowa and Minnesota at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Golden Gophers, 86-71.

Once overlooked by Wisconsin, Jordan Bohannon returns to Kohl Center for final time

Robert Read, Pregame Editor February 17, 2021

Jordan Bohannon grew up watching two of his older brothers play basketball at Wisconsin on the hardwood at the Kohl Center. On Thursday, Iowa’s fifth-year senior point guard will take the court there...

Caitlin Clark runs the ball down the court during the Iowa Hawkeyes Women’s Basketball season opener again Northern Iowa on Nov. 25, 2020. The Hawkeyes defeated Northern Iowa 96-81.

Caitlin Clark racks up awards ahead of Penn State matchup

Chloe Peterson, Sports Reporter February 17, 2021

Going into the final stretch of the season, Iowa women’s basketball freshman point guard Caitlin Clark is racking up recognitions. The West Des Moines native was named Big Ten Freshman of the...

Dr. Wallace Alward poses for a portrait in his home on Feb. 11, 2021. Alward recieved the Lee Award for his work in Orbis, a nonprofit which works to provide training and eye care to reduce preventative blindness.

Retired UI professor and glaucoma specialist honored for volunteer work abroad

Samantha Murray, News Reporter February 17, 2021

To recognize his achievement in volunteering, a University of Iowa professor has been named one of the Heroes of Orbis. For 33 years, Wallace Alward has taught in the UI’s ophthalmology department. The...