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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

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

UI reports Burge resident died

Alexandra Skores, News Editor October 12, 2019

In an email to Burge Hall residents, the University of Iowa announced that UI student Cameron Kranich, a Burge resident, died Saturday morning. The UI encourages students to use resources on campus...

Carson King presents a check for $3,004,202.14 to UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital on Friday. King made headlines recently after a sign he held on ESPN’s game day resulted in raising millions of dollars  for a “beer fund.

Carson King presents $3 million to UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital

Rachel Steil, News Reporter October 11, 2019

The Gerdin Family Lobby filled with donors and families at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital Friday afternoon as Carson King presented the $3 million he raised through his recent...

UI President Bruce Harreld gives a presentation during a Rotary Club lunch on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. The presentation went over topics such as the class of 2023, first-generation students, and the public-private partnership.

Harreld talks state funding, public/private partnership at State of the University speech

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter October 11, 2019

For the University of Iowa to push forward in the face of dwindling state appropriations, UI President Bruce Harreld hinted at the possibility of additional public/private partnerships at the State of...

Kid Captain Gabby Yoder holds a large pack of gum to give Hawkeye Head Coach Kirk Ferentz at Kids Day at Kinnick on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Kids Day at Kinnick is an annual event for families to experience Iowas football stadium, while watching preseason practice and honoring this years Kid Captains.

Kid Captain shows her heart belongs to the Hawkeyes

Alexandra Skores, News Editor October 11, 2019

With a spunky personality and sparkly pink glasses, Kid Captain Gabby Yoder is excited to hit the field this weekend as the Hawkeyes take on Penn State.  Abigail Yoder, mother to Gabby and her two...

Colleagues check in for the 20 years of Tippie celebration held at the Old Capitol Building on Thursday, October 10, 2019.

Institute for International Business celebrates 20 years of connecting Iowans with the rest of the business world

Gretchen Lenth, News Reporter October 11, 2019

While the Institute for International Business may have kept its same name for the past 20 years, its anniversary signals a versatile history.  Kenneth Brown, associate dean for the undergraduate program...

Matt McGregor demonstrates how to use some of the lab equipment on Monday, October 7.

UI professor Ryan LaLumiere receives $2.13 million grant for heroin relapse study

Grace Culbertson, News Reporter October 11, 2019

In 2005, Ryan LaLumiere dabbled in studying the connection between the brain and heroin in a lab at the Medical University of South Carolina. When the opioid crisis’ second wave hit the U.S. five years...

Photo Illustration taken on October 8, 2019 by Raquele Decker.

UISG aims to empower bright ideas of students through new website

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter October 10, 2019

University of Iowa Student Government has created an outlet for students to share their ideas through their new website “Hawk Ideas.” UISG published the “Hawk Ideas” website this fall. Former...

Photo Illustration by Ryan Adams

Iowa Youth Writing Project raises $4,275 for low-income students

Grace Culbertson, News Reporter October 10, 2019

The Iowa Youth Writing Project recently raised thousands of dollars for a new program that will cover the cost of supplies such as snacks, backpacks, notebooks, and writing utensils for its students.  The...

Stacey Abrams takes a question from a supporter at Temple De Hirsch Sinai on April 25, 2019. (Paul Christian Gordon/Zuma Press/TNS)

Stacey Abrams will visit the UI to speak about fair elections

Brooklyn Draisey & Julia Shanahan October 10, 2019

Former Georgia House Democratic Leader Stacey Abrams will visit the IMU next month to give a presentation advocating for fair elections in 2020. According to a press release, Abrams will speak at 5:30...

Vice President of Student Life Melissa Shivers sits down for an interview with The Daily Iowan on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019.

Q&A: VP of Student Life Melissa Shivers talks DEI action plan, student disability services, and #DoesUiowaLoveMe

DI Staff October 9, 2019

The Daily Iowan: With the recent allegations against a woman in Kappa Kappa Gamma for racist language, how is the Office of Student Life addressing this issue in the sorority and in the larger issue of...

Assistant Professor of Management Daniel Newton poses for a portrait at the Tippie College of Business on October 9, 2019. Newton was commissioned by NASA to research task switching in efforts to help astronauts aboard the International Space Station.

NASA and Tippie form first official partnership for new grant

Kexin Cheng, News Reporter October 9, 2019

Space and business are colliding for the first time at the University of Iowa.  The Tippie College of Business recently announced its first official partnership with NASA for a new grant. UI Assistant...

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National Book Foundation recognizes UI Press author Ashley Wurzbacher for upcoming short-story collection

Cory Tays, News Reporter October 9, 2019

University of Iowa Press author Ashley Wurzbacher’s upcoming fiction book about the trials and triumphs of various professional women — a decade-long project — garnered her national recognition. Wurzbacher’s...

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