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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

Boyd Law Building is seen on the University of Iowa campus on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024.

UI College of Law officially names Todd Pettys, long-time faculty member, as dean

Chloe Oppelt, News Reporter June 17, 2025

The University of Iowa announced earlier this month that it would name long-term faculty member Todd Pettys as dean for a limited term of two years until they find a replacement after a national search...

A blue tarp is seen on the Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratories on March 21, 2023.

UI to renovate, expand Advanced Technologies Laboratory, Cambus maintenance facility

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor June 11, 2025

The Iowa Board of Regents is set to approve a number of renovations and additions to University of Iowa facilities on Thursday including the Iowa Advanced Technologies Laboratory, the Cambus maintenance...

Sourced from International Programs of Razan Babikir.

Babikir’s leadership shines through at Iowa

Isobel Perez, News Reporter May 13, 2025

Within moments of entering the Old Capitol Mall, Razan Babikir received smiles and waves from people who recognized her as they were passing through the mall. The graduating senior, who always waved...

A Venezuelan flag is seen during a Unidos event at the Latin Native American Cultural Center on April 30, 2025. This is one of the final living learning community events for Unidos, as the floor will be discontinued for the 2025-2026 school year.

Students reflect on time at LLCs before closure

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter May 8, 2025

Following widespread anti-DEI legislation and mandates that have resulted in millions of dollars in cuts, office closures, job eliminations, and reductions in programming and training across Iowa’s...

A cook at Catlett Marketplace makes an omelet at the Sunnyside Up station on Friday, May 2, 2025. University Housing and Dining has been affected by the nationwide egg shortage in recent weeks.

UI dining navigates rising egg prices as contract ends

Isobel Perez, News Reporter May 7, 2025

This is the third installment in a multi-part series investigating Iowa’s egg shortage. Despite the U.S. Department of Agriculture reporting a decrease in wholesale egg prices, many consumers...

Young Fever fans pose for a portrait before an Indiana Fever preseason matchup against the Brazilian women’s national team at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on May 4. Former Hawkeye Caitlin Clark scored 16 points during the game.

Caitlin Clark entertains frenzy of fans in Carver homecoming

Riley Dunn, Digital Editor May 6, 2025

When Olivia Tanke first saw Caitlin Clark play in Carver-Hawkeye Arena, the WNBA superstar was still in college, having not yet gone on her back-to-back tournament runs with the Iowa women’s basketball...

President Donald Trump watches during finals of the NCAA Men's Wrestling Championship at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa., on Saturday, March. 22, 2025.

International students receive support from courts and organizations amid lawsuit

Isobel Perez, News Reporter May 5, 2025

As federal authorities are scrutinizing student visas across the country, Iowa immigration attorneys and organizations are advocating for students impacted by the revocations. This comes as immigration...

Volunteers plant tree seedlings using the Miyawaki method near Hillcrest Residence Hall on Sunday, April 27, 2025. The method was developed by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki, who planted native species very close together for accelerated growth. The Office of Sustainability and the Environment planted over 1,000 seedlings so far over the last week in honor of Arbor Day.

UI concludes planting of Miyawaki forest next to Hillcrest Residence Hall

Anna Mitchell, News Reporter May 5, 2025

More than 4,000 trees from 26 native species were planted on a sloped plot of land on the northeast side of Hillcrest Residence Hall from April 25 to 29. The planting was a collaborative effort...

Members of the Counselors for Social Justice set up for their Sit-In & Rally event on the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Friday, May 2, 2025.

Students hold sit-in protest to raise awareness of DEI cuts

Isobel Perez, News Reporter May 4, 2025

As University of Iowa students walked across the Pentacrest on their way to classes Friday afternoon, a small table was set up with a banner reading “sit in and rally.” People at the table worked...

The Office of Teaching, Learning and Technology’s announcement about ICON is seen on a computer screen on Sunday, April 27, 2025. ICON’s new automatic accommodations allow quiz times to be extended without instructors having to adjust the time manually.

UI simplifies extended quiz time for students with disabilities on ICON

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter May 4, 2025

The spring semester is coming to a close, but the University of Iowa decided to make strides in student accessibility before it fully rolled away. On March 26, UI launched a change to ICON, the...

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson speaks with reporters during an interview on Friday, May 2, 2025.

Q&A | UI President Barbara Wilson talks DEI, federal funding

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter May 4, 2025

The Daily Iowan sat down with the University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson on Friday afternoon to discuss DEI changes and federal funding. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.  The...

The Old Capitol is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

UI International Writing Program receives $250,000 donation

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter May 1, 2025

The University of Iowa’s International Writing Program recently received a $250,000 donation to help sustain the program, a little over two months after seeing a substantial funding cut from the...