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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

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The Stead Family Childrens Hospital is seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa Supreme Court reverses $12.7 million decision siding with UI Health Care

Jack Moore, News Editor April 26, 2024

The Iowa Supreme Court sided with the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital Friday in its decision to reverse a $12.7 million judgment to Modern Piping for its claim the hospital...

Er-wei Bai and Tyler Bell, professors of The College of Engineering at University of Iowa, demonstrate DINA, an artificial intelligence advisor, on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. DINA is a departmental intelligent neutral advisor created to guide electrical and computer engineering students in information related to undergraduate programs offered at the university.

UI College of Engineering chatbot streamlining student services

Grace Olson, News Reporter April 25, 2024

Since the launch of the University of Iowa’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering artificial intelligence chatbot DINA, answering student advising questions has been easier than ever,...

University of Iowa president Barbara Wilson observes a Board of Regents meeting in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023.

UI to restructure, rename DEI Office to Division of Access, Opportunity, and Diversity

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter April 25, 2024

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.  AMES — Major changes are coming to the University of Iowa’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and its programming.  The Iowa...

A parking meter is seen outside of the University of Iowa West Campus Transportation Center in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

Regents approve UI parking ticket increases, rates

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter April 25, 2024

University of Iowa faculty, staff, and students will soon see an increase in parking permit and ticket rates after approval from the Iowa Board of Regents Thursday.  The parking permit rates will...

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics main building is seen in Iowa City on Feb. 21, 2023.

Nationwide search begins for new chief operating officer of UI Health Care

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter April 24, 2024

UI Health Care launched a search for a new chief operating officer Tuesday after current COO Emily Blomberg announced her departure. Blomberg was appointed to the position in January 2022. Denise...

Activists march and chant down South Linn St. during a Take Back the Night rally in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Activists marched to Linn Street and back to end rape culture and amplify the voices of survivors of sexual violence.

Photos: WRAC hosts 2024 Take Back the Night rally

Ava Neumaier, Photojournalist April 24, 2024

Over a hundred University of Iowa students and community members gathered on the Pentacrest for an annual Take Back the Night event this Tuesday. The protest and march is meant to draw awareness to sexual...

Activists march down South Clinton St. during a Take Back the Night protest in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Activists marched to Linn Street and back to end rape culture and amplify the voices of survivors of sexual violence.

Students march for Take Back the Night at Pentacrest to call for end to sexual violence

Theron Luett, News Reporter April 23, 2024

Over 100 people marched down the streets of downtown Iowa City on Tuesday night to call for an end to sexual violence on campus.  The UI’s annual Take Back the Night demonstration held by the...

The Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house is seen on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. On Thursday, the University of Iowa announced that the registered student organization status for the Kappa Sigma, Delta Chi, and Sigma Nu fraternity chapters, as well as the Sigma Alpha Epsilon colony would be revoked.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity chapter returns to UI campus

Fatima Salinas, News Reporter April 23, 2024

Sigma Alpha Epsilon returned to the University of Iowa for the spring 2024 semester after being removed from the UI campus in 2018 for hazing violations. Previously, Sigma Alpha Epsilon was removed...

Photo Illustration by DI Visuals Staff

From hoops to hashtags: Caitlin Clark fan edits light up TikTok

Grace Olson, News Reporter April 23, 2024

As Caitlin Clark’s last season with Iowa ends and her career with the Indiana Fever begins, the basketball star continues to inspire countless teenagers across the internet. Many fans’ TikTok pages...

A parking meter is seen outside of the University of Iowa West Campus Transportation Center in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

UI students disappointed with proposed parking permit and ticket price increases

Jack Moore, News Editor April 22, 2024

The University of Iowa is asking the Iowa Board of Regents to approve a proposed increase to parking rates and parking tickets this week that would go into effect this fall. The UI proposed an average...

Jars of laundry detergent pods await customers in the refill bar at Rooftop Fruit in Indianapolis Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. The refill bar reduces waste by encouraging shoppers to bring their own reusable containers for the bulk bath and cleaning products.

UI student company aims to bring soap refill stations to campus

Grace Olson, News Reporter April 22, 2024

To make the University of Iowa campus more eco-friendly, seven students have assembled a team to launch detergent and soap refill stations in UI buildings. The team, dubbed RefillerMe, was awarded a $10,000...

Photo contributed by C.J. Peterson

Nontraditional UI student awarded $30,000 Truman Scholarship

Fatima Salinas, News Reporter April 21, 2024

One University of Iowa scholarship recipient wants others to know that there is a path for everyone to higher education opportunities through personal growth. C.J. Petersen, 33, is a nontraditional...

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