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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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UISG passes bill to urge professors to discontinue Packback usage

UISG passes bill to urge professors to discontinue Packback usage

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter February 25, 2020

The University of Iowa Student Government voted unanimously Tuesday to discourage professors from using online discussion board Packback instead of the UI-supported ICON discussion feature. Packback...

The Old Capitol is seen on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019.

UI Faculty Senate committee report recommends more resources for General Counsel’s Office to mitigate risk

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor February 25, 2020

A University of Iowa Faculty Senate review committee recently reported that the General Counsel’s Office could benefit from a bigger budget and a greater number of staff members to mitigate risk...

The UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital is seen in September 2018.

UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital receives donations from IHOP through partnership with Children’s Miracle Network

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter February 25, 2020

The University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital joined with IHOP for the chain restaurant’s annual celebration of National Pancake Day to support the Children’s Miracle Network initiative...

This is them main entrance to Finkbine seen on Monday, February 24, 2020.

UI’s Finkbine golf course under new management

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter February 24, 2020

Finkbine Golf Course, which is owned by the University of Iowa and services the women's and men's golf teams, is under new management. The move, announced Monday morning, transfers management to...

Children’s Library Intern Lauren Claeys prepares snacks in the Iowa City Main Library on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. The library began serving snacks to children everyday from 4:00 to 5:00 since Feburary 1st. “Before they would ask and we could only give them a few crackers or raisins,” Claeys said. “Now we can give them much healthier options.”

Iowa City Public Library receives donation to create snack program for children to combat food insecurity

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter February 24, 2020

The Iowa City Public Library implemented a free and daily snack program this year for children that visit the library with a donation from a local church, providing an opportunity to combat food insecurity. Zion...

The Botswana Pharmacy development team members, Isaac Perrilles, Alec Kozakowski, Karina Diekema, and Alex Schmertmann pose for a portrait in Java House in downtown Iowa City on Friday, February 21st, 2020. Team member, Travis Geisler is not present.

UI students team up with Mandela fellow to help Botswana pharmacy

Riley Davis, News Reporter February 24, 2020

A University of Iowa Information Systems capstone project has connected students with a Mandela Washington fellow to create an application to help his Botswana-based pharmacy and spark the possibility...

University of Iowa Marketing Professor Alice Wang poses for a portrait in the Pappajohn Business Building on Feb. 17, 2020. Researchers in the Tippie College of Business have connected hoarding to the feeling of loneliness.

UI researchers determine loneliness affects how people hoard belongings

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter February 24, 2020

University of Iowa Tippie College of Business researchers have discovered a connection between emotions and how people part with belongings. UI Marketing Professors Catherine Cole and Alice Wang...

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UI technology awards offer opportunity for faculty to enrich classrooms

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter February 23, 2020

Eighteen years ago, the University of Iowa began its tradition of fostering creativity when it comes to adding technology to classrooms and lecture halls on campus through its Innovations in Teaching...

Epidemiologist Jorge Salinas talks about the spread of coronavirus during the World Canvas discussion about Coronavirus on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 at the Old Town Capitol Mall.

UI panel discusses response, concerns on coronavirus

Mary Hartel, News Reporter February 23, 2020

Four University of Iowa experts gathered for a panel Feb. 21 at the University Capitol Center to address common concerns and misperceptions pertaining to the coronavirus, emphasizing campus efforts...

Burmese American Student Organization Secretary, Chocho Stay, Vice President Teresa Bochung, and President Natalie Kyaw pose for a portrait in the College of Engineering on Friday, February 21st, 2020. The club is a way for students of Burmese heritage to interact and connect with a group of people with a shared cultural identity.

New Burma/Myanmar student organization hopes to provide a community to students

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter February 23, 2020

Navigating the education system as a non-native English speaker proved to be a challenge for Burmese student Teresa Bochung. The University of Iowa student spent all of middle school learning how to...

Macbride Hall is seen on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020.

UI Anthropology Department celebrates 50 years of education, research

Mary Hartel, News Reporter February 20, 2020

As the University of Iowa Anthropology Department prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary, a series of guest speakers and faculty are reflecting on the program’s evolution and looking toward the...

UI Public Safety director Scott Beckner announces retirement

UI Public Safety director Scott Beckner announces retirement

Rin Swann, News Reporter February 20, 2020

The University of Iowa announced Thursday that Scott Beckner, assistant vice president and director of the Public Safety Department, will retire after nearly 34 years of service in law enforcement.  Beckner,...