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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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Dr. Jay Holstein poses for a portrait outside Macbride Hall on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. the J.J. Mallon Teaching Chair in Judaic Studies has taught at the University of Iowan since 1970.

Professor Jay Holstein reflects on 50 years of teaching at the University of Iowa

Mary Hartel, News Reporter June 21, 2020

Professor Jay Holstein came to the University of Iowa in 1970 to fulfill a three-year teaching contract. 50 years later, Holstein — now the J.J. Mallon teaching chair in Judaic Studies — said he...

Schaeffer Hall as seen on Oct. 9, 2018.

15 faculty members laid off within College of Liberal Arts and Sciences amid budget cuts

Josie Fischels, Summer Editor June 20, 2020

The University of Iowa’s largest college will lay off 15 instructional-track faculty as it enters the first phase of a three-tiered plan to make up to $25 million in budget cuts due to revenue loss...

UI Center for Diversity and Enrichment Executive Director to depart for University of New Hampshire

UI Center for Diversity and Enrichment Executive Director to depart for University of New Hampshire

Caleb McCullough and Katie Ann McCarver June 20, 2020

The University of New Hampshire has hired Nadine Petty, executive director of the Center for Diversity and Enrichment at the University of Iowa, as its next chief diversity officer and associate vice...

Photo of Venise Berry, Department Chair of the University of Iowa African American Studies program. Contributed.

UI African American Studies program to form institute, promote Black culture

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter June 18, 2020

Simon Balto, a professor of history in the University of Iowa African American Studies program, said it is very difficult for anyone to understand the present moment without the past. After protests...

UI law professor establishes an online summer law school based on Seinfeld

UI law professor establishes an online summer law school based on Seinfeld

Ning Guo, News Reporter June 17, 2020

University of Iowa Associate Professor Gregory Shill recently created “Yada Yada Law School” for the summer — a free program that provides law classes based on Seinfeld. The 10-week law course...

The Old Capitol is seen on April 13, 2020.

UI to move instruction online after Thanksgiving break, classes over 50 will be virtual in the fall

Rylee Wilson, News Editor June 17, 2020

Classes at the University of Iowa will move to an entirely virtual format after Thanksgiving break in fall 2020, and classes with over 50 students will be conducted online for the semester as part...

The University of Iowa Physics and Astronomy Hawk-Eyes in Space outreach program hosts a public observing night on Zoom on Friday, June 12, 2020. The group is hosting a series of public nights, each with different astronomical emphases.

University of Iowa Physics and Astronomy department hosts first-ever virtual astronomy, observation night

Molly Allen, News Reporter June 14, 2020

For the first time ever, the University of Iowa Physics and Astronomy department’s “Hawk-Eyes in Space” outreach program hosted a virtual observation night in lieu of its traditional in-person...

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

UI to maintain fall 2020 academic calendar

Rylee Wilson, News Editor June 12, 2020

The University of Iowa will maintain the current fall 2020 academic calendar as other universities in Iowa and nationwide move to end the semester before Thanksgiving break.  The fall 2020 semester...

Contributed/Katina Zentz

DI alum Katina Zentz places second in Hearst National Photojournalism Championship

Mary Hartel, News Reporter June 10, 2020

Katina Zentz, a recent University of Iowa graduate and former creative director and photo editor for The Daily Iowan, was awarded second place in the 60th annual Hearst National Photojournalism Championship...

Provost Montserrat Fuentes speaks during an interview with The Daily Iowan in Jessup Hall on Monday Sept. 30, 2019. Fuentes addressed topics including diversity of campus and student enrollment.

College of Liberal Arts and Science Classes canceled on June 10 in observation of #ShutDownAcademia

Mary Hartel, News Reporter June 9, 2020

All College of Liberal Arts and Sciences classes are canceled for June 10 in observation of the #ShutDownAcademia movement, according to an email from CLAS Dean Steve Goddard. In an email addressed...

Student organizations urge University of Iowa to cut ties with local law enforcement

Student organizations urge University of Iowa to cut ties with local law enforcement

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter June 6, 2020

University of Iowa and Iowa City leaders pledged Friday to review policing procedures after the Iowa City Police Department, under the direction of the Iowa State Patrol, used tear gas, pepper spray, and...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld addresses the Board of Regents during a meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, June 6, 2019.

Leaders from state universities update regents on COVID-19 impact on students

Kelsey Harrell, Managing Digital Editor June 4, 2020

Leaders from the institutions governed by the state Board of Regents surveyed students to understand how they are adjusting to learning in new environments and what measures can be taken to help them....