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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

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University of Iowa Professor Matthew Witry poses for a portrait outside the Pharmacy Building on Monday, May 6, 2019. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

UI pharmacy school uses alums board to engage graduate students

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter May 9, 2019

The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy created the Genesis Board in 2014 to allow students to gather professional development skills both in and outside of the classroom. After many years in the works,...

Aralia Ramirez addresses the audience during the First Gen Summit in the Main Lounge of the IMU on April 13, 2019. Vice President for Student Life Melissa Shivers moderated a panel of first generation undergraduates and graduates to discuss their experience being a first generation student at the university. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

University of Iowa receives national recognition for efforts supporting first-generation students

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter May 9, 2019

After more than 40 years of emphasizing first-generation students, the University of Iowa will receive national recognition from the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators for its initiatives...

Council members listen to short speeches prepared by those running for a position on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. The University Staff Council held elections for various positions, including Member at Large and Budget Officer.

University of Iowa Staff Council holds 2019-2020 elections

Kate Pixley, News Reporter May 8, 2019

Members of the University of Iowa Staff Council voted on who would head the organization for the 2019-20 academic year at their meeting on Wednesday. Mike Weaver, who is the executive assistant to the...

The Old Capital from the roof of UIHC in Iowa City, Iowa on March 25, 2019.

Board of Regents approve University of Iowa’s request for degree in sustainability science

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter May 8, 2019

After three years of development, the University of Iowa has received approval from the state Board of Regents to offer a bachelor of science degree in sustainability science beginning in the fall. It...

UI senior Jack Feng reflects on time at the UI, public-health experience

UI senior Jack Feng reflects on time at the UI, public-health experience

Charles Peckman, News Reporter May 8, 2019

Although Lanzhou, China, is about as far away from Iowa City as a person can travel — 6,975 miles, to be exact — that distance did not stop graduating senior Zhiting “Jack” Feng from traveling...

University of Iowa research student Mahmoud Ali poses for a portrait in the Medical Education Research Facility on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Mahmoud and his team discovered a link between sleep apnea and myeloma, a deadly blood cancer.

Study finds correlation between sleep apnea, multiple myeloma

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter May 8, 2019

Research conducted at the University of Iowa linking sleep apnea and multiple myeloma could lead to potential treatment and prevention for patients at risk of the deadly cancer. Studies conducted on mice...

Christopher Merrill, the director of the International Writing Program, makes a phone call at his desk on April 12. Merrill’s career began with covering the 1990 Fifa World Cup in Italy, and he has visited more than 100 countries.

International Writing Program director reflects on worldwide career

Charlie Peckman, News Reporter May 7, 2019

With stacks of documents, books, volumes of poetry, and atlases, the organized chaos of Christopher Merrill’s office on the second floor of the Shambaugh House holds almost as many stories as the man...

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UI researchers find connection between not eating breakfast and increased risk of cardiovascular disease

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter May 7, 2019

The saying “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” has been given a new meaning after researchers in the University of Iowa College of Public Health found a connection between not eating...

Litter on the Pentacrest is seen on Tuesday, May 7. (Courtesy of UI Pentacrest Museums.)

Pentacrest Museums offers free confetti Photoshop in exchange for not littering

Charles Peckman, News reporter May 7, 2019

As thousands of Hawkeyes prepare to receive their diplomas and bid adieu to the University of Iowa, a must-visit place for senior photos is the Pentacrest. But as a flurry of caps and gowns (along...

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UI addresses low response rates of course evaluations

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter May 7, 2019

It’s that time of the year when students repeatedly receive emails reminding them to fill out their ACE Course Evaluations, which allow them the opportunity to respond to the professors, TAs, and other...

University of Iowa students Audrey Wood, Kenzie Busch, Jordyn Meyer, Paige Kehrli, and Samantha Reed pose for a group photo next to a presentation used for the birth to five course in the Wendell Johnson Speech and Hearing Clinic on Monday, May 6, 2019.

First words to full sentences: the UI’s top ranked communication program

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter May 6, 2019

The University of Iowa Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is ranked as one of the top programs in the country consistently by US News & World Reports. And its success lies in the hands-on...

University of Iowa Theater Professor Alan MacVay poses for a portrait  in the Theater Building on Monday, May 6, 2019.

UI Theater Building’s Theater B renamed after department Chair Alan MacVey

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter May 6, 2019

The University of Iowa Theater Building’s Theater B has been renamed after Professor Alan MacVey, who will step down as the chair of the Theater Department after 28 years. On April 17, MacVey was called...

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