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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Keri C. Hornbuckle
Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Study of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) that have toxicological importance for humans and ecological systems.

UI receives $11.4 million grant renewal to study health effects of manmade chemicals

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter April 20, 2020

Researchers in the Iowa Superfund Research Program at the University of Iowa received a $11.4 million grant renewal from the National Institutes of Health to continue studying the health effects of...

People walk in the Iowa City Pride parade parade with colorful balloons at Iowa City Pride on Saturday, June 15, 2019.

Iowa City Pride festival canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic

Naomi Hofferber, Senior Reporter April 20, 2020

The annual Iowa City Pride parade and festival for LGBTQ community members and allies have been canceled amid COVID-19 uncertainties and in efforts to combat the risk of a large-scale gathering, Iowa...

The Iowa Medical and Classification Center is seen on Sept. 21, 2017.

First inmate in Iowa tests positive for COVID-19 at the Iowa Medical Classification Center in Coralville

Rin Swann, News Reporter April 19, 2020

The first inmate in an Iowa penitentiary has tested positive for COVID-19. The Iowa Department of Corrections announced Saturday that an inmate at the Iowa Medical Classification Center tested positive...

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Postdoctoral scholars join new fellowship program from UI Provost’s Office

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter April 19, 2020

Four postdoctoral scholars will comprise the inaugural class of the University of Iowa Office of the Provost’s Postdoctoral Faculty Fellowship Program, created as an avenue to train and retain postdoctoral...

Kate Berlant performs during the CAB comedy show on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at the IMU.

UI student organizations adapt to COVID-19, off-campus format

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter April 19, 2020

The university-wide move to a digital format canceled events and pushed all meetings online for student organizations, but members and leaders are finding ways to stay connected and plan for the fall...

The University of Iowa campus looking west from Old Capitol and the Pentacrest.

University of Iowa planning for in-person classes in fall 2020 semester

Mary Hartel, News Reporter April 17, 2020

The University of Iowa tentatively plans to continue in-person instruction and bring campus back to life for the fall 2020 semester, according to a campus update sent Friday morning. President Bruce...

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 Student Disability Services modify accommodations to help Hawkeyes with disabilities in virtual learning

Marissa Smith, News Reporter April 16, 2020

Student Disability Services is in uncharted territory as it provides accommodations to students with disabilities and aims to assure equal access to education for all Hawkeyes in the transition to...

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

University of Iowa to hold virtual forums for diversity administrator, Tippie dean searches

Lauren White, News Reporter April 16, 2020

The University of Iowa will hold virtual public forums in late April as it continues its searches to fill two university administration spots. The associate vice president for Diversity, Equity,...

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Iowa City Senior Center partners with Johnson County nonprofit to sew masks for seniors

Will Fineman, News Reporter April 16, 2020

The Iowa City Senior Center has nearly 900 handsewn masks lined up for local senior citizens after the center put out a call for volunteer sewers. The senior center partnered with Johnson County...

Steam swirls around the UI Power Plant on the evening of Monday, Jan. 14, 2019.

UI preparing to open up grant process to allocate funds from utility system public/private partnership

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter April 16, 2020

The University of Iowa will announce a timeline for a campus-wide initiative of proposals to support the university’s public/private partnership with a private entity to operate and maintain its...

The University Counseling Services office is seen in the Old Capital Mall on Monday, February 17, 2020.

UI to host mental health online panel for student support during COVID-19

Naomi Hofferber, Arts & Culture Reporter April 15, 2020

The University of Iowa has announced it will host a mental health virtual panel, “Coping and Resources in the Time of COVID-19,” as part of its efforts to provide mental health services to Hawkeyes...

Iowas public universities future funding uncertain as coronavirus strains state economy

Iowa’s public universities’ future funding uncertain as coronavirus strains state economy

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief April 14, 2020

The funding outlook for Iowa’s public universities remains unclear as the novel coronavirus strains the U.S. economy and state officials face fiscal uncertainty. President Trump passed the $2.2...

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