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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

Two cars recharge at the station in the Court Street Transportation Center on Monday, February 24, 2020. The new stations recharge electric vehicles for a maximum of four hours.

New electric-vehicle charging stations open in Iowa City’s Court Street Transportation Center

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter March 3, 2020

An electric-vehicle charging station is now open for use at the Court Street Transportation Center in Iowa City. The station opened to address the needs of energy-saving drivers, as well as to reduce...

Airport employees wear masks as a precaution against the spread of the new coronavirus COVID-19 as they work at the Sao Paulo International Airport in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020.

UI cancels Italy study-abroad programs amid coronavirus concerns

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter March 2, 2020

A sharp increase in cases of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus in Italy has caused the University of Iowa to suspend its long-standing CIMBA Italy program and a number of UI-affiliated programs located in the...

Senior Director of UI Wellness Megan Hammes poses for a portrait in her office on Feb. 28, 2020. The upcoming weight management program is designed for University of Iowa faculty.

University of Iowa liveWELL prepares for weight-management digital program geared toward faculty and staff

Riley Davis, News Reporter March 2, 2020

Over a decade since pilot tests began for a weight-management program on campus, University of Iowa Wellness, within University Human Resources is preparing to launch a new liveWELL initiative with an...

Former Tippie College of Business Dean Sarah Gardial poses for a portrait in her office on one of her final days as dean of the college on Feb. 19, 2020. Gardial previously worked at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville before serving as a dean and professor at Iowa. She begins her position as Dean of Business at Belmont University today.

Tippie Dean Sarah Fisher Gardial reflects on tenure at the UI, role of women in business

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter March 1, 2020

Sarah Fisher Gardial promptly walked into High Ground Cafe at 7:30 a.m. The sun was slowly rising across the lacquered veneer tables that accent the coffee shop; one of Gardial’s go-to spots for...

Associate Professor of Education, David Johnson poses for a portrait in the Lindquist Center on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020. His research, teaching, and service focus on how language policies impact educational opportunities for students in bilingual education and English language education programs.

UI and Iowa City schools address massive growth in English-language learners

Mary Hartel, News Reporter February 28, 2020

Experts in the community and local schools are addressing the needs and resources for the growing population of English-language learners in the state of Iowa. The number of English-language learners...

Airport employees wear masks as a precaution against the spread of the new coronavirus COVID-19 as they work at the Sao Paulo International Airport in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020.

Amid rising coronavirus fears, UI cancels programs in South Korea, takes on role in testing

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter February 28, 2020

Although no cases of coronavirus have been reported in Iowa so far, the University of Iowa has issued further restrictions to study-abroad programs to countries impacted by the virus and is preparing...

Fact Check | Did Ohio maintain state funding for OSU after a public/private partnership similar to UI's?

Fact Check | Did Ohio maintain state funding for OSU after a public/private partnership similar to UI’s?

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter February 27, 2020

PolitiFact Iowa is a project of The Daily Iowan’s Ethics & Politics Initiative and PolitiFact to help you find the truth in politics. Edited by Lyle Muller and Marissa Payne The state...

The West Side Food Pantry is seen in the University of Iowa Pride Alliance Center on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. The pantry is about to celebrate its first year in the Pride Alliance Center.

West Side Food Pantry celebrates one-year anniversary to combat food insecurity

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter February 26, 2020

The University of Iowa West Side Food Pantry, located in the UI's Pride Alliance Center, celebrated its first anniversary in 2020. Leaders reflected on the year’s successes and are preparing to diversify...

Brian Dlouhy poses for a photo a University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital on Tuesday.

UI research team finds breakthrough in epilepsy research

Riley Davis, News Reporter February 26, 2020

A University of Iowa research team is the first to ever use electric stimulation on the amygdala to affect loss of breathing during epileptic seizures — sparking the possibility that they may be...

University of Iowa investigates three fraternities for policy violations

University of Iowa investigates three fraternities for policy violations

Brooklyn Draisey, Managing Editor February 26, 2020

Three University of Iowa fraternities are once again under investigation for alleged violations of campus policies more than a year after four fraternities were removed from campus. Phi Delta Theta...

The Jefferson Building is seen on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. UI Office of the Ombudsperson sees visitors from the university community to help with independent problem-solving and conflict resolution.

Ombudsperson’s Office searching for associate ombuds position

Mary Hartel, News Reporter February 26, 2020

A campus mediation and conflict-resolving resource, the University of Iowa Office of the Ombudsperson, started the search this month for a new half-time associate ombudsperson following staff changes...

The Iowa State Capitol building is seen in Des Moines on April 9, 2019.

Iowa bill proposes limited control of rural farms from local government

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter February 25, 2020

A bill introduced in the Iowa Legislature that would give farmers more control over their land and businesses has generated mixed reactions among Johnson County supervisors, farmers, and residents. The...