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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Bruce Harreld speaks about the diversity, equity, and inclusion paradigm shift

Bruce Harreld speaks about the diversity, equity, and inclusion paradigm shift

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter May 6, 2019

As the University of Iowa prepares for a paradigmatic shift in its diversity, equity, and inclusion plan, President Bruce Harreld said his administration has successfully surveyed campus, identified real...

Artist and writer Dawson Davenport is pictured on Thursday, April 25, 2019. His art promotes the diversity within the Native American communities and works to encourage younger artists to continue their artwork.

Local artist working to open art gallery in Iowa City for indigenous people

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter May 5, 2019

From doing traditional Native American beadwork, sculpting, and poetry, having his own clothing brand, and much more, Meskwaki artist Dawson Davenport sees himself as a jack-of-all-trades. With the help...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld sits down for an interview with the Daily Iowan in the Adler Journalism Building on May 2, 2019.

Q&A: UI President Bruce Harreld talks tuition, Modern Piping dispute, future at UI

DI staff May 5, 2019

UI President Bruce Harreld: This is a special time on campus. We’ve got what, 5,280 graduates going through the process the next few days. It’ll start on Thursday night and end probably on Monday....

The new UI Children Hospital is shown on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016. Officials say the project will cost more than $300 million.

UI considers using third party to create final Children’s Hospital construction records

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor May 2, 2019

The University of Iowa is exploring using a third-party firm to create final Stead Family Children’s Hospital records from scratch — the institution contends it has not received such documents from...

Rev. Anna Blaedel listens during a Bible study at the Wesley Center on May 1, 2019. Openly queer, Blaedel has faced formal complaints by the United Methodist Church.

Wesley Center’s openly queer pastor to resign amid church tensions

Julia DiGiacomo, Politics Reporter May 2, 2019

After years of facing the possibility of being fired because of identity, the University of Iowa Wesley Center’s openly queer ordained minister has resigned after holding the position for five years. The...

The College of Public Health Building as seen on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017.

Student-run podcast bridges gap between researchers and community

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter May 2, 2019

Select master’s of public health students at the University of Iowa are going a step beyond research and the classroom, diving headfirst into what it’s like to communicate scientific issues that...

University of Iowa Graduate Student Robyn Williams poses for a portrait in The Java House on Wednesday, May 1, 2019.

Grad student aims to improve Iowa water quality

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter May 2, 2019

In 2017, University of Iowa officials notified the campus that the water system had exceeded the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Standard of 80 parts per billion total trihalomethanes. With this knowledge,...

The 13 students of the Fieldwork in Social Innovation class present their ideas to change-makers from across Iowa City on Wednesday, May 1. The class, which is in its fourth year, is housed in the Honors Program and allows students to explore problems "that keep them up at night," Instructor Dave Gould said.

Engaged social innovation projects showcase students’ concerns

Charles Peckman, News reporter May 1, 2019

Sexual assault, mental health, environmental consciousness, and social equity – these are the problems that keep the 13 honors students of the Fieldwork in Social Innovation course up at night. The...

Color Guard Club Vice President, Haley Burton (left), and President, Joslyn Hagener, pose for a portrait at Hubbard Park on Monday, April 29, 2019. The new club will start classes and practices next fall for students of all experience levels to join.

Twirling dreams into existence: UI students start Color Guard club

Josie Fischels, News Reporter May 1, 2019

With the setting sun in their eyes, University of Iowa sophomore Joslyn Hagener and junior Haley Burton spun yellow flags and rifles in Hubbard Park after a meeting April 29 regarding their launch of the...

The Helen Lemme Reading Club Library opens to the public at the Afro-American Cultural Center on May 2. The collection is made up entirely of works by African-American authors.

Afro House library dedicated to Helen Lemme Reading Club

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter May 1, 2019

Established in 1984 and continuing through the 1990s, a group of University of Iowa community members met once a month to discuss African American literature in a primarily white environment. The group...

Regents President Mike Richards listens during the state Board of Regents meeting at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls on Friday, November 15, 2018.

University of Iowa leaders ask regents to consider effect of tuition hikes

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter May 1, 2019

After unveiling the potential tuition increases for the next academic year, student and administrative leaders commend the predictability of the multiyear tuition model but ask the state Board of Regents...

Attendees clap after one of the volunteering speakers on the Pentacrest on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. UI Students for Disability Advocacy & Awareness organized this rally to speak about the injustice that students with disabilities face on campus.

Students rally for disability awareness and inclusion on campus

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter May 1, 2019

Students with disabilities attending college can face numerous challenges — from not being able to get to class when the elevator is broken to being forced to disclose their disabilities in front of...