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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

‘It had a real grace to it’: UI says goodbye to quirky but loved Pentacrest tree

‘It had a real grace to it’: UI says goodbye to quirky but loved Pentacrest tree

Katelyn Weisbrod, Projects Editor September 10, 2019

In the fury of a vicious thunderstorm late Monday night, the European larch on the University of Iowa Pentacrest, adored by Hawkeyes for years, fell to the ground. The tree, which was at least 50 years...

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Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk to visit UI in October

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

The University of Iowa chapter of national conservative college-student organization Turning Point USA plans to bring the group’s founder — who has a contentious history with the UI’s former executive...

A Life Scribe Pen is seen in the University of Iowa Student Disability Centers on Monday, September 9th, 2019. Life Scribe Pens, record and upload handwritten notes to a computer.

UI Office of Disability pilots three new programs for note-taking accommodations

Rin Swann, News Reporter September 10, 2019

The University of Iowa Office of Student Disability Services recently piloted three new note-taking applications, which are technological options offered to eligible students that require accommodations...

Darrel Wanzer-Serrano poses for a portrait in his office in the Becker Communication Studies building on Sept. 4, 2019. The UI Latino Studies Program received a grant in order to build up their Imagining Latinidades seminars.

Latina/o/x studies seminar brings expert scholars to the UI

Rachel Steil, News Reporter September 9, 2019

A year-long seminar is coming to the University of Iowa to bring attention to Latina/o/x studies, specifically the cultural concept of Latinidad, a term that connects those who have Latin American roots. The...

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University of Iowa receives grant from NASA to study auroras

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter September 9, 2019

Long known as a campus with a history of leading the way in space exploration, the University of Iowa has received another research grant from NASA in the same year as  the agency awarded UI researchers...

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

University of Iowa rises in U.S. News rankings

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief September 9, 2019

The University of Iowa has improved its 2020 U.S. News & World Report standings, climbing four spots to No. 34 in the touted rankings of national public universities. After blaming state-funding...

The Domestic Violence Intervention Program office is seen on Sunday, September 8, 2019.

Domestic Violence Intervention Program has brought safety and support to the community for 40 years

Rachel Steil, News Reporter September 9, 2019

The Domestic Violence Intervention Program will commemorate 40 years of providing access to free and confidential service for victims of domestic violence on Sept. 20. The program provides the eastern...

A new class room is seen following the University of Iowa College of Nursing Renovation Dedication Ceremony on Thursday, September 5, 2019. The College of Nursing has been undergoing renovation for 18 months. New to the building are centralized student commons, study areas, and meeting spaces. (Wyatt Dlouhy/The Daily Iowan)

College of Nursing modernizes learning spaces

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter September 6, 2019

The University of Iowa on Thursday celebrated the completion of a renovation project to make more collaborative learning spaces for aspiring nurses. After nearly two years, the UI finished renovating...

Calvin Hall is seen on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.

UI awards Forevermore Scholarship to first-year students for the first time

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter September 6, 2019

The University of Iowa has created a new scholarship aimed at fulfilling students’ unmet financial need in an effort to remove barriers to accessing higher education as tuition rises.  The UI Center...

Photo Illustration by Shivansh Ahuja

New research on Reddit creates methods to cut off hateful rhetoric at source

Chloe O'Connor, News Reporter September 5, 2019

Several University of Iowa researchers are trying to combat hate speech as it continues to permeate online platform Reddit, which has been accused in recent years of promoting rhetoric deemed harmful to...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as seen on Sept 17, 2018.

UIHC honors women’s achievements with month of celebration

Maddie McCarron, News Reporter September 5, 2019

University of Iowa Health Care has joined a national celebration to recognize the accomplishments of women in medicine. The American Medical Association celebrates women in the field for the month of...

Officer Mohling (from left) K9 Brad, K9 Hogan and Officer Monter pose for a portrait on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.

UI police adds two police dogs to the force

Rachel Steil, News Reporter September 5, 2019

Prepared to serve and protect the University of Iowa campus, two new dogs have joined the University of Iowa police force.  The two K9 units were added to the staff over the summer, with officers Jerrad...

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