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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

"Santos is a customizable, physics-based, biomechanically accurate virtual human that can measure how humans would respond while completing various tasks in different environments."(Contributed/University of Iowa Institute of Technology)

UI virtual-avatar program allows for equipment, activity testing for U.S. soldiers

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter July 28, 2020

Researchers at the University of Iowa Technology Institute aim to make a real-world impact with virtual reality, working closely with the U.S. military and various corporations to test products using...

University of Iowa Counseling Services Director Barry Schreier is seen in his office at the Westlawn Building on December 12, 2019. Schreier recently was awarded the Association of University and College Counseling Center’s President’s Award for Meritorious Service in the National Field of Campus Mental Health.

Barry Schreier bikes 550 miles to raise money and awareness for UI Afro House

Mary Hartel, News Reporter July 27, 2020

Barry Schreier, director of the campus University of Iowa Counseling Service, left Iowa City on for Northport Wisconsin on his bike on July 25. The ride is estimated to be more than 550 miles and take...

The outside of the UI Student Disability Services office is seen on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. The office is located in the basement of Burge Residence Hall.

UI announces alternative learning arrangements for high-risk students

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor July 24, 2020

University of Iowa students who are vulnerable or at a high risk for severe COVID-19 symptoms can apply for temporary alternative learning arrangements for their fall semester classes. The application,...

An empty plaza in Millennium Park sits adjacent to the sparsely populated intersection of Madison Street and Michigan Avenue on Tuesday, March 21, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois.

Students coming to the UI from Chicago share concerns about required travel quarantine

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter July 23, 2020

Some University of Iowa students from Illinois are worried about how Chicago’s mandatory quarantine on travelers will affect the people who plan to help them move to Iowa City. The Chicago Department...

UI President Bruce Harreld answers a question in the Adler Journalism Building on Monday, September 23, 2019. President Harreld discussed his contract extension, the resignation of the Associate VP for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the UI marching band investigation regarding incidents taken place during the Cy-Hawk football game.

UI officials say associate vice president for DEI will continue reporting to provost’s office, search to fill the position ongoing

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor July 23, 2020

The University of Iowa will not make any changes in reporting structure for the position of associate vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion, in an effort to continue its search to fill...

Photo Illustration by Jenna Galligan

UI TikTok creators plan to stay with the app despite possible ban

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter July 22, 2020

Swiping through her “For You” page on the popular video-sharing app TikTok, Breck Goodman can see posts ranging from astrology content to short clips of toads. The incoming third-year student at...

Photo Illustration by Ryan Adams

Students concerned about UI rollout of CARES Act funding

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter July 22, 2020

Students are expressing concern about whether the University of Iowa is providing enough funding for students in need. They point to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act’s...

Incoming UI senior and Florida native, Rachael Wagner, poses for a portrait. Contributed.

Students return to the UI from COVID-19 hotspots

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter July 21, 2020

In a July 8 article, The New York Times published a chart of the world’s worst outbreaks of the coronavirus. The graph treated U.S. states like countries. Of the 25 territories, 15 were U.S. states...

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

University of Iowa students voice concerns about fall plans to offer in-person instruction

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter July 19, 2020

Some University of Iowa students are concerned about the university’s decision to return to in-person instruction for the fall semester. Many worry that the public health guidelines currently in...

From left to right, Nicole Del Castillo, director of the Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion in the Carver College of Medicine, and UI postdoctoral research scholars, Andrea Marshall and Antentor Hinton, pose for portraits. Contributed.

Black researchers at the University of Iowa named to inspiring-scientists list

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter July 19, 2020

Amid calls for change sparked by the Black Lives Matter movement, researchers at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine said it is important to recognize efforts and achievements of BIPOC...

Old Capital as seen on April 13, 2020.

UI cancels in-person fall youth programming

Josie Fischels, Summer Editor July 17, 2020

In a campus-wide email sent on Friday, the University of Iowa announced that it will no longer offer in-person youth programming in the fall due to the coronavirus pandemic. “After considering...

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

University of Iowa Health Care’s graduate medical education team awarded grant to promote diversity, equity, inclusion

Cole Krutzfield, News Reporter July 16, 2020

University of Iowa Health Care’s graduate medical education team have received a new grant to create and provide educational resources for medical providers and patients to address patterns of discrimination...