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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 of Iowa associate professor from the Department of Geographical and Sustainability Sciences, Eric Tate, speaks during the tenth annual Iowa Climate Statement over Zoom and Facebook Live on Oct. 7.

Climate activists react with skepticism to annual climate statement

Clinton Garlock, News Reporter October 7, 2020

The University of Iowa’s Center for Global and Environmental Research’s annual Iowa Climate Statement, a briefing signed by 230 climate scientists and educators on the current state of climate...

The Women's Resource and Action Center is seen Tuesday, October 6, 2020.

UI Women’s Resource and Action Center continues through COVID-19

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter October 7, 2020

Known for its education and advocacy work on campus, the University of Iowa’s Women’s Resource and Action Center is empowering individuals and fighting oppression this year via Instagram live and...

The University of Iowa Public Policy Building is seen on Wednesday, October 7th, 2020.

UI introduces new Master of Public Affairs Program

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter October 7, 2020

This fall, the University of Iowa reintroduced a Masters of Public Affairs interdisciplinary program, the only one of its kind in the state of Iowa. The program, which admitted nine students this...

The home screen of the Hickory Hill Hunt app displays its different elements. Designed by University of Iowa PhD Student Rachel Larson, the app is intended to help its users learn about wildlife. (Contributed)

UI graduate students create apps to connect kids with science

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter October 7, 2020

Interactive wildlife apps and board games developed by University of Iowa doctoral students are connecting children and adults to information about nature as the pandemic curtails in-person wildlife...

University of Iowa Professor of Linguistics, Mercedes Nino-Murcia poses for a portrait in front of the University Library on Tuesday, October 6th, 2020.

COVID-19 imposes challenges on University of Iowa language courses

Sabine Martin, News Reporter October 6, 2020

At the University of Iowa, language professors believe that seeing a language being spoken is almost as important as hearing it. Whether the courses are being taught in hybrid or online formats, COVID-19...

Photo illustration by Raquele Decker

Earbud usage could cause issues for students

Claire Benson, News Reporter October 5, 2020

Now that more than 70 percent of University of Iowa courses have switched to a hybrid or virtual format, many students are experiencing pain and various medical conditions related to the constant need...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa will halt diversity, equity, and inclusion training after White House Executive Order

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor October 5, 2020

The University of Iowa will temporarily halt diversity, equity, and inclusion training provided by federal contractors and federal grantees after evaluating a White House Executive Order that aims...

Iowa Hawk Shop bags sit on the counter of the store in the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday Feb. 28, 2017. The Hawk Shop wants to reusable bags in the store.

University of Iowa to explore private partnership to manage Iowa Hawk Shop

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter October 5, 2020

The University of Iowa of Iowa is exploring a potential partnership with a private company to manage its Iowa Hawk Shop and University Bookstore – a move many other Big 10 universities have taken ...

Entrance to the University of Iowa's Seamans Center for the Engineering Arts and Sciences at 103 South Capitol Street, Iowa City, IA on Friday, Oct. 2nd, 2020. A one million dollar grant from the National Science Foundation was rewarded to a University of Iowa collaboration between engineering and medical students and faculty to work on advancing medical AI.

UI group wins $1 million to work on medical artificial intelligence

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter October 4, 2020

As Computers and Artificial Intelligence (AI) play a key role in improving medical fields, experts in medical and engineering research at the University of Iowa are merging disciplines to work towards...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld talks with members of the Daily Iowan during an interview at the Adler Journalism Building on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2019. President Harreld has been the president at the university since November 2, 2015.

Shared governance groups on campus prepare for search for next UI president

Eleanor Hildebrandt and Sabine Martin October 4, 2020

As the University of Iowa prepares for a new university president search, representatives of students and faculty are prepared to fight for their voices to be at the table. The 21st President of...

The Red Cross is seeking blood donations after the cancellation of blood drives created a shortage. Photo by Antonio via Flickr.

UI Annual Homecoming Blood Drive adapts for COVID-19, sees increase in donations

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter October 4, 2020

As the pandemic continues, the University of Iowa’s DeGowin Blood Center Student Organization is working to get more students to donate blood on campus. To adapt to COVID-19, DeGowin Blood Center...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Searches for academic administrators to ‘keep moving’ as UI begins search for new president

Mary Hartel, News Reporter October 1, 2020

Nearly five years after becoming the 21st President of the University of Iowa, Bruce Harreld announced a new search will begin for his replacement––adding to a handful of administrative positions...