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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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UI Theater Department to celebrate 100 years of innovation

UI Theater Department to celebrate 100 years of innovation

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter July 9, 2019

One of the nation’s oldest theater departments has produced new and innovative work for almost 100 years — in Iowa City. As the University of Iowa Theater Department prepares for its 100th anniversary...

Fullbright scholar Erik Ovrom poses for a portrait outside the Old Capitol building on Thursday, July 4, 2019. Ovrom will be teaching English in Mexico City. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

UI Fulbright scholar to use rap to teach English in Mexico City

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter July 9, 2019

From skateboarding and hip-hop to teaching English in Mexico, University of Iowa student Erik Ovrom’s unique story has led to his becoming one of this year’s Fulbright scholars. Before heading to...

International student Yao Wang sits in her apartment in Hawks Ridge on July 8, 2019. Wang is studying Computer Science and is in her final semester. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

UI Chinese students face difficulties as international tensions increase

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor July 9, 2019

Yao Wang, a Chinese student at the University of Iowa, said that while she likes studying computer science, she would rather study something such as cyber security. But, she said, the major is too “high...

Jill Oberhart poses for a portrait at Voxman Music Building on June 28, 2019. Oberhart is a recipient of Fulbright scholarship.

UI Fulbright scholar to start a children’s choir in Brazil

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter July 2, 2019

Jill Oberhart thought she was too ordinary to be a Fulbright scholar. Her peers and instructors thought otherwise, and now she will step into a larger world. In the middle of her shift at the office...

Kennedy Voss (left) and Taylor Williams (right) pose for a portrait on the Ped Mall on June 27, 2019. Voss and Williams started a business called Wanderlust Wraps to pay for their study abroad trip. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

UI students start business to study abroad

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter June 30, 2019

Two University of Iowa students went beyond crowdfunding to take a semester abroad by starting their own business. Now, after successful fundraising, the business shows to have a life of its own. University...

During Iowa Writers’ House’s launch at Prairie Lights on June 29, 2019. Sarah Elgatian, a writer read her work. (Tian Liu/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa Writers’ House celebrates second issue of We the Interwoven

Tian Liu, News Reporter June 30, 2019

All the seats in Prairie Lights on June 29 were filled with people gathered to welcome the second issue of We the Interwoven, a book published by the Iowa Writers’ House. “Iowa Writers’ House...

The Stead Family Children's Hospital is seen on on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

UI resists Modern Piping’s attempt to arbitrate claim to attorney fees

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief June 26, 2019

After the University of Iowa in May paid a Cedar Rapids contractor millions it owed to settle a years-long court battle, the UI on June 26 resisted the firm’s motion to initiate arbitration to recover...

Isabella Myers poses for a portrait outside the Iowa City Public Library on June 23, 2019. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

UI student hopes to bring papermaking to Cambodia’s cultural renaissance

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter June 25, 2019

Making paper from scratch is a long, arduous process; each sheet takes around a full day to complete. It starts with a bunch of harvested plant fibers and an entire day’s worth of work. It’s as much...

Craig Kletzing explains the science behind his project during a press conference on Monday, June 25, 2019. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

UI research team receives largest research award in UI history

Brooklyn Draisey, Summer editor June 24, 2019

A national team of researchers led by University of Iowa Professor Craig Kletzing has received the largest research award the university has ever seen. The $115 million from NASA will fund research...

Gibson Square is seen on May 1, 2019. Gibson Square will be the sight of the new Stanley Art Museum. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

New Stanley Campus Council to connect students with art on campus

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter June 19, 2019

While the Stanley Museum of Art has been without a permanent home for several years, the museum staff members are working to create opportunities for students to engage with the nearly 17,000 works of...

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UI researchers to demonstrate virtual-reality headsets to Congress

Sabrina Shearer, News Reporter June 19, 2019

Michael Wall, a University of Iowa professor of neuro-ophthalmology, will demonstrate to Congress the creation of a virtual-reality headset that will allow access to testing for people with degenerative...

Sylvia Dean poses for a portrait near the Old Capitol Building on June 17, 2019. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

UI student, proficient in four languages, to teach English under Fulbright

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter June 18, 2019

Sylvia Dean speaks four languages, has been across the world, has been immersed in Iowa City’s immigrant community since she was a child, and is the first student of the record-setting UI 2019-20 Fulbright...