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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

Proceedings for the Iowa State Colored Convention in 1868 were recorded in this text. (Contributed/coloredconventions.org)

UI students, professors uncover the history of centuries-old African American activism

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter June 11, 2019

The University of Iowa has played a crucial role in recovering lost history with a brand-new course. Professor of history Leslie Schwalm, the chair of the UI Department of Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality...

The University of Iowa Office of Sustainability is pictured in the Old Capitol Mall on Clinton St. UISG voted on a bill to allocate $1,738 this year for a Renewable Energy Educational Development trip, each semester. (The Daily Iowan/Ben Smith)

New database by the Office of Sustainability bridges the gap between UI researchers and the community

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter June 10, 2019

The University of Iowa Office of Sustainability launched a new database at the start of the summer to help connect researchers and professors with each other and the local community. The Sustainability...

Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen gives a presentation to the Iowa Board of Regents during a meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, June 6, 2019. The Regents voted in favor of a four percent tuition increase starting in the fall semester of 2019.

UI to change department, degree names

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter June 10, 2019

The University of Iowa on June 5 requested that the state Board of Regents approve changing the names of two academic programs and two departments. Approval of the request will change the names of the...

Hancher Auditorium Executive Director Chuck Swanson speaks to members of the media during a press conference for The Big SplashÑ a three day festival set to be held at Hancher and along the Iowa RiverÑ on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. The Big Splash will take place August 14-16, 2020. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

Festival celebrating Iowa River set to make a big splash in Iowa City

Brooklyn Draisey, Summer Editor June 4, 2019

Artists and engineers are coming together to make waves at a festival celebrating the river that is such a large part of the University of Iowa and Iowa City communities. The Big Splash!, scheduled...

Regent President Michael Richards listens to a presentation during a state Board of Regents meeting in the IMU Main Lounge on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017.

Iowa regent universities to evenly split $12 million increase in state support

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief May 28, 2019

The state Board of Regents will likely evenly share its $12 million boost in fiscal 2020 state appropriations among its three public universities, giving the University of Iowa and two other institutions...

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

University of Iowa will ask regents to sell Iowa Center for Higher Education property

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter May 28, 2019

After initially closing the Iowa Center for Higher Education because of state funding cuts in 2018, the University of Iowa has asked the state Board of Regents for permission to sell the Des Moines property...

(L-R) David Benioff and D.B. Weiss attend HBOs Game of Thrones eight and final season premiere at Radio City Music Hall in New York, NY, April 3, 2019. (Anthony Behar/Sipa USA/TNS)

From Iowa City to Westeros: University of Iowa alum behind ‘Game of Thrones’ series

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief May 19, 2019

As "Game of Thrones" fans  bid farewell with the Sunday night finale of HBO's hit series, the University of Iowa congratulated one of its own who happens to be instrumental to running the show. D.B....

The Stead Family Childrens Hospital is seen on on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017.

University of Iowa pays Modern Piping for Children’s Hospital dispute

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief May 15, 2019

After months of court battles between the University of Iowa and contractor Modern Piping over disputes on the Stead Family Children's Hospital, the UI announced on Wednesday it has paid the firm the remaining...

The Stead Family Childrens Hospital is seen on on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017.

Court lifts stay on order for UI to pay Modern Piping $13.5 million

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief May 14, 2019

UPDATE: The UI announced it paid Modern Piping on Wednesday. Read more. A 6th District Court judge on Tuesday gave the OK to allow attempts to collect the remainder of the $17 million payment the University...

Vice President for Student Life Melissa Shivers sits down for an interview with The Daily Iowan in the IMU on May 9, 2019.

Shivers: Campus community committed to making University of Iowa better

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor May 9, 2019

In just over a month, Melissa Shivers can breathe a sigh of relief: She will return to having only one University of Iowa administrator role. Since May 26, 2018, Vice President for Student Life Shivers...

Carlos Nelson and Nadine Petty give a guided tour through the developing Center for Diversity and Enrichment in the Old Capitol Mall on Tuesday, April 16, 2019.

University of Iowa to open a new Student Services Center

Noelle Hass, News Reporter May 9, 2019

The University of Iowa is set to open a new Student Services Center this summer in the University Capitol Center. The move won’t only be a change of location, it will also entail an expansion of services,...

Literary kiosk concludes introductory tour, more to arrive

Literary kiosk concludes introductory tour, more to arrive

Josie Fischels, News Reporter May 9, 2019

From the Iowa City Public Library to the Marion Public Library, a literary kiosk has made monthly stops in Iowa City and area libraries as part of its “Creative Corridor” tour. It will make its final...

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