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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

The Daily Iowan

Faculty Senate President Sandra Daack-Hirsch speaks during the Faculty Senate meeting on April 23, 2019.

UI Faculty Senate elects new officers, announces senators and councilors

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter April 28, 2020

University of Iowa Faculty Senate announced the results of its 2020-21 election at a Zoom meeting Tuesday, appointing Joseph Yockey as the new president, Teresa Marshall as vice president, and Ana...

The University of Iowa Study abroad office is seen on Monday, October 21st, 2019.

University of Iowa anticipates drop in new international-student enrollment for fall 2020 due to COVID-19

Mary Hartel, News Reporter April 28, 2020

University of Iowa officials anticipate that recent travel bans and increased xenophobia will exacerbate the trend of declining international-student enrollment for the upcoming school year amid the...

Test tubes with samples are put into a spinner at the University of Iowa Medical Laboratory on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019.

Research at University of Iowa put on pause due to COVID-19

Naomi Hofferber, Senior Reporter April 28, 2020

With COVID-19 restrictions impacting universities around the nation, research at the University of Iowa has been put on hold. Stephen Pradarelli, strategic communications director for the office...

Andrew Kueter-Chadwick makes the 1st stop of the day delivering one dozen eggs to Maurine Neiman as seen.on Saturday April 18,2020.

Iowa farmers struggle as COVID-19 impacts ripple through food supply

Riley Davis, News Reporter April 28, 2020

Nicholle Dawson’s Parnell, Iowa farm purchased an additional 800 hens to “gear up” for this year’s farmers markets, she said. Now, as the area’s summertime farmers markets continue to plan...

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

University of Iowa students may soon apply for funds from $16 million CARES Act share

Naomi Hofferber, Senior Reporter April 28, 2020

University of Iowa students experiencing financial hardship because of COVID-19 may apply for relief using federal funds beginning May 4 on MyUI.  The UI shared Monday that students must articulate...

College of William and Mary Fields Professor and Associate Dean of Faculty & Academic Affairs Kurt Carlson talks about his plans for Tippie College of Business during a forum over a Zoom call on Monday April 27,2020. Carlson was the second candidate for Dean of Tippie College of Business.

Tippie dean search: William and Mary business school associate dean highlights diversity, research

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter April 27, 2020

In the second public forum for the Tippie College of Business Dean search, candidate Kurt Carlson discussed why a focus on research and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs is necessary for the...

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.

Iowa’s public university leaders to share COVID-19 revenue losses with regents

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter April 27, 2020

The state Board of Regents will hold a virtual meeting Thursday to discuss the loss of revenue and increased financial strain that Iowa’s three public universities face as a result of COVID-19. Although...

Caterina Lamuta (left) and Venanzio Cichella (right) pose for a portrait in front of their home on Saturday, April 25, 2020. Both mechanical engineering professors at the University of Iowa, the couple is a part of the team working to create a new robotic rehabilitation device.

Researchers at the UI create robotic rehabilitation device to help increase range of motion in the wrist

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter April 26, 2020

Two mechanical-engineering assistant professors at the University of Iowa have created a robotic device to give people with limb impairment a wider range of motion. Right now, the pair is focused on...

Tippie College of Business RISE students to receive experiential-learning credit amid COVID-19, online classes

Tippie College of Business RISE students to receive experiential-learning credit amid COVID-19, online classes

Caroline Price, News Reporter April 26, 2020

Tippie RISE students in the University of Iowa business college will still receive credit for their experiential class, despite community spread of the novel coronavirus cutting on-campus learning...

University of Oklahoma Price College of Business Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Engagement Laku Chidambaram speaks during a forum in search of a new Dean of the Tippie College of Business over a Zoom video call on April 23, 2020. This is the first forum in search of a new dean for the college of business.

Tippie dean search: Oklahoma business school associate dean emphasizes inclusion, accessibility

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter April 23, 2020

In its first public forum in its search for a new Tippie College of Business Dean, candidate Laku Chidambaram emphasized inclusion and accessibility for students, faculty, and staff in his vision for...

Photo Illustration by Ryan Adams

UI student urges next Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion leader to report to president

Rin Swann, News Reporter April 23, 2020

A University of Iowa student suggested the next associate vice president for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion report directly to the UI president to strengthen connections between Hawkeyes with marginalized...

The Hawkeye Marching Band prepares to walk in the during the Thursday, December 26, 2019. Members of the community and fans gathered to watch the floats and performances by bands from Iowa and around the area.

‘What I know about band people is that they’re resilient:’ Hawkeye Marching Band holds online auditions for the 2020-2021 season

Marissa Smith, News Reporter April 23, 2020

The Voxman Music Building would normally flood with a symphony of drummers tapping, flutes humming, and trumpets sounding of potential incoming students and potential Hawkeye Marching Band members...