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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

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld prepares to speak to the state Board of Regents at a meeting in Urbandale on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. The regents voted unanimously to pass the public/private partnership.

Regents sign $1.1 billion UI Utility System public/private partnership

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief December 10, 2019

URBANDALE — When University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld visited the headquarters of French energy conglomerate ENGIE in September, the environment he saw impressed him. Several floors below where...

Vice President for Student Life Melissa Shivers waves to an attendee during her farewell ceremony in the IMU on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. Shivers will be moving to the Ohio State University in January.

University of Iowa officials plan for change from previous roles

Alexandra Skores, News Editor December 9, 2019

A line of Hawkeyes extended outside the door of the IMU Second Floor Ballroom on Monday with people eager to offer their well-wishes and extend warm embraces to Vice President for Student Life Melissa...

University of Iowa professor Nicholas Bowman is seen in his office located in he Lindquist Center on Monday, December 2, 2019. Bowman is the lead author in the research on what graduates get out of college once they have graduated.

Attending college has consistent long-term benefits, UI researchers say

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter December 9, 2019

Higher education outcomes in the lives of students, past and present, are constantly in question — especially in regard to financial burden. A University of Iowa researcher teamed up with three other...

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

How would UI’s public/private partnership work?: A rundown before Iowa regents consider the deal

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor December 9, 2019

After months of discussion, the state Board of Regents will consider approving the University of Iowa’s proposed public/private partnership at a meeting at the regents’ office in Urbandale, Iowa, at...

UI President Bruce Harreld answers questions during an interview with The Daily Iowan in the Adler Journalism Building on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019.

UI president: Declaring a climate crisis must come with action

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor December 9, 2019

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld said he “declare[s] a climate crisis” Monday in an interview with The Daily Iowan — but he went further to contemplate the UI community's action to end...

Primary Investigator for Research on organization’s responses to migration in Spain, Alexis Mahanna, poses for a photo in the Office of Research by Undergraduates in Gilmore Hall on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. Mahanna won the Inaugural Undergraduate Library Research Award for her use of library resources while preparing her thesis before conducting research in Spain.

University of Iowa senior receives first Undergrad Library Research Award

Riley Davis, News Reporter December 9, 2019

Following a University of Iowa Homecoming Royalty win, Hawkeye senior Allexis Mahanna was recently awarded the first UI library research-based award for her efforts in and out of the classroom. Mahanna...

An installed art piece displays a poem by artist Marvin Bell on December 8, 2019 in the Iowa City Pedestrian Mall. Iowa City was the first in the United States to be recognized as a "City of Literature" by UNESCO.

Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature promotes sustainable development goals through books

Jacob Shafer, News Reporter December 8, 2019

Iowa City, the UNESCO City of Literature, aims to raise awareness of its sustainability goals and spur conversation about sustainability by highlighting a new book every day. The Iowa City UNESCO City...

Jane Miller, Director of the Office of Consultation and Research in Medical Education, poses for a portrait on Monday December 2, 2019.

UI professor receives grant to train medical field in collaboration with language interpreters

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter December 8, 2019

Medical information and jargon relayed to patients by medical professionals can be confusing, but for non-English speakers, more confusion may occur if a language barrier exists. University of Iowa...

The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 25, 2018.

UI receives report of sexual assault at residence hall

Kayli Reese, Managing News Editor December 7, 2019

University of Iowa officials have received a report of a sexual assault that took place Thursday evening in an east side residence hall, according to an email sent to UI students from the Department of...

Assistant to Vice President for Student Life Bret Gothe listens to and writes down student requests for the new office at the Student Disability Services Office Relocation Town Hall meeting in the IMU on Thursday, December 5, 2019. The town hall meeting laid out the plan for the office relocation and invited students to discuss the new accessibility features that the new office should have.

Potential UI Student Disability Services office relocation discussed at town hall

Jacob Shafer, News Reporter December 5, 2019

The Division of Student Life and University of Iowa Students for Disability Advocacy & Awareness held a town hall Thursday night to discuss concerns surrounding the location of the UI Student Disability...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.

UI names Lauren McLeran interim vice president for Student Life

Alexandra Skores, News Editor December 5, 2019

The University of Iowa announced Thursday that Associate Vice President for External Relations Lauren McLeran, senior adviser to the president, will serve as interim vice president for Student Life, pending...

University Librarian John Culshaw poses for a photo in his office in the Main Library on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. After working as the University Librarian for seven years, Culshaw was elected the Vice President of the Association of Research Libraries. The association consists of 124 libraries in the US and Canada and focuses on collaboration with research, outreach and equity.

UI librarian John Culshaw elected VP of Association of Research Libraries

Kexin Cheng, News Reporter December 5, 2019

John Culshaw, the Jack B. King university librarian at the University of Iowa, was elected as the vice president/president-elect for the Association of Research Libraries in September, but he will also...