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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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University of Iowa Presidential Candidate Hari Osofsky answers a question at a public forum, Monday, April 10, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Osofsky currently serves as dean of Penn State’s Law and the Penn State School of International Affairs.

Finalist Hari Osofsky brings ‘infectious’ energy to deanship

Sarah Watson and Caleb McCullough April 25, 2021

Editor's note: This profile on Hari Osofsky, of Penn State, is one of a series of profiles on the four finalists for the University of Iowa presidency. The DI also published a profile on Barbara Wilson,...

Dean of the UI College of Education Daniel Clay addresses spectators and answers questions at the Levitt Center for University Advancement on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Clay is one of four finalists to become the next president of the University of Iowa.

Fourth UI Presidential Forum: UI College of Education Dean Daniel Clay emphasizes Iowa experience

Rylee Wilson and Katie Ann McCarver April 22, 2021

In a public forum Thursday, fourth finalist in the search for the next University of Iowa president, Daniel L. Clay, presented his vision to use his existing experience as an administrator on campus...

Dandelions are seen on April 21, 2021.

Environmental Coalition pushes for pesticide-free campus

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter April 21, 2021

As the weather warms and students lounge on the grassy areas around campus, small signs warning of recent pesticide use can be seen on the Pentacrest lawn. These signs have caused frustration for the Environmental...

Contributed photo of Daniel Clay, dean of the University of Iowa College of Education.

UI Presidential Search: Dean of UI College of Education Daniel L. Clay named finalist

Rylee Wilson and Katie Ann McCarver April 21, 2021

Daniel L. Clay, dean of the University of Iowa College of Education, will visit campus on Thursday as the last of four finalists for the University of Iowa presidency. Clay oversees the UI College...

April 20, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA;   Crowds celebrate in the streets outside of the Hennepin Government Center as Derek Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. Floyd died on May 25, 2020 while in police custody. A video showing Derek Chauvin kneeling on George Floyd's neck sparked world wide protests against police brutality.

Local leaders urge continued action after guilty verdict in Chauvin trial

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor April 20, 2021

Campus and Iowa City leaders and activists reiterated the need for continued action on Tuesday after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on three charges in the murder...

Derek Chauvin guilty on all counts in the death of George Floyd

Derek Chauvin guilty on all counts in the death of George Floyd

Chao Xiong and Paul Walsh, Star Tribune April 20, 2021

MINNEAPOLIS — Jurors convicted former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on Tuesday of all the counts filed against him — second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree...

Georgia State University Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Wendy Hensel speaks during the third UI Presidential Forum in the Levitt Center for University Advancement, Monday, April 19, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Hensel is the third of four candidates vying for the UI presidential position.

Third UI presidential forum: Georgia State Provost Wendy Hensel advocates for student success, hiring diverse UI administrators

Sabine Martin and Kelsey Harrell April 19, 2021

The third finalist for the University of Iowa’s presidency, Wendy Hensel, characterizes her roles in the past as being a “complex problem solver, change agent, and educator.”  Hensel is the...

Regent President Michael Richards listens to a presentation during a state Board of Regents meeting in the IMU Main Lounge on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017.

Governor appoints new members of Board of Regents

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor April 18, 2021

State Board of Regents President Mike Richards will continue for another six-year term. Richards, of West Des Moines, was appointed a regent May 6, 2016, by former Gov. Terry Branstad to fill the...

UI presidential search: Georgia State University Provost Wendy Hensel named finalist

UI presidential search: Georgia State University Provost Wendy Hensel named finalist

Kelsey Harrell and Sabine Martin April 18, 2021

Wendy Hensel, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Georgia State University, will visit campus on Monday as the third of four finalists for the University of Iowa presidency.  She...

University of Iowa Presidential Candidate Barbara Wilson addresses the audience during the second UI Presidential Forum in the Levitt Center for University Advancement on Thursday, April 15,  2021. Wilson is currently the executive vice president and vice president for Academic Affairs for the University of Illinois System.

Second UI presidential forum: University of Illinois System Executive Vice President Barbara Wilson emphasizes student voices, diverse team building

Rachel Schilke and Eleanor Hildebrandt April 15, 2021

The second candidate for the University of Iowa's presidency, Barbara Wilson, touted her history of academic administration and promoted herself as someone who can bring together people as a team builder. Wilson...

Contributed photo of Barbara Wilson, executive vice president and vice president of academic affairs for the University of Illinois system.

UI Presidential Search: Executive Vice President for the University of Illinois System Barbara Wilson named finalist

Eleanor Hildebrandt and Rachel Schilke April 14, 2021

Barbara Wilson, the executive vice president and vice president for academic affairs for the University of Illinois System, will visit campus on Thursday as the second of four finalists for the University...

Photo Illustration by Katie Goodale

University of Iowa to pause Johnson & Johnson vaccinations amid CDC recommendations

Rachel Schilke, News Editor April 13, 2021

The University of Iowa is pausing all Johnson & Johnson vaccinations for students and staff until further notice following recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and...