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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

The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

Regents approve new policy regarding freedom of expression

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter April 18, 2019

The state Board of Regents on Thursday in the Levitt Center approved revisions to its policy on freedom of expression to comply with a bill that was signed into law March 27. According to the regents’...

This year's Baja racing vehicle stands in the Chemistry Building on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. (Jenna Galligan) The vehicle will be previewed in the Seaman Center New Annex on Thursday, April 18.

Iowa Baja shows off newest off-road vehicle for national competition in May

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter April 18, 2019

University of Iowa engineering students get hands-on experience and professional development, and they work toward a common goal in Iowa Baja. The group is a student organization in the College of Engineering’s...

Three professors acknowledged for their profound impacts at UI and beyond

Three professors acknowledged for their profound impacts at UI and beyond

Rachel Steil, News Reporter April 18, 2019

Bonnie Sunstein didn’t know her 52 years of teaching and community outreach were achievements to be proud of. “It wasn’t until I got nominated for this award that I realized [community outreach]...

Receptionists Christian Castano and Mackenzie Goss are seen at the University Housing and Dining Administration Building on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. University Housing and Dining are in process of making changes in their Residence Education Model.

State Board of Regents approves University of Iowa residence-hall-rate increase

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter April 18, 2019

The state Board of Regents approved the proposed residence system rates for the 2019-20 academic year, increasing all but one room rate by 2 percent and board rates by about the same amount. During...

The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

Regents consider UI’s request for M.S. degree termination

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter April 18, 2019

The state Board of Regents heard the University of Iowa’s request for approval to terminate the master of science in community and behavioral health in the Graduate College on April 18. According...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld speaks in front of the state Board of Regents on Thursday, April 18, 2019.

UI backtracks on paying Modern Piping, seeks documentation for work on Children’s Hospital

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter April 18, 2019

As the University of Iowa inched closer to settling its legal disputes over the Stead Family Children’s Hospital construction, the UI — with support from the state Board of Regents — accused construction...

Faculty Forward members protest during the state Board of Regents meeting in the Levitt Center on Thursday, April 18, 2019.

Faculty Forward cuts into regents’ meeting to protest, call for sick-leave bank

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter April 18, 2019

University of Iowa faculty and students took over the public-comment session of the state Board of Regents meeting — again — on Thursday to advocate for the creation of a sick-leave bank for faculty. Protests...

UI alum Charles Ray poses for a portrait on Tuesday, April 17, 2019. Ray studied contemporary art and has been featured in the New York Times.

Inside and out: World-renowned sculptor and alum returns to UI campus

Josie Fischels, News Reporter April 17, 2019

Eyes narrowed through his round glasses, Charles Ray’s hand skillfully sketched an image of welded steel rods and wheels on the packaging of his Java House bagel. Every action Ray, a world-renowned artist,...

Students walk through the cafeteria at Hillcrest Dining Hall on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. The university is taking part in a food waste audit to track the amount of trash students generate during dining hall hours.

University of Iowa researchers find a link between meal swipes and social connection

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter April 17, 2019

During the first year of college, the social connections students make with their peers can determine their future at a university, according to a recent University of Iowa study. Researchers in the...

A growing Iowa City skyline stands against a muggy afternoon sky on Monday, July 17, 2006. A story released Monday in Money Magazine ranked the city No. 74 on its "Best Places to Live" list out of an original pool of nearly 750.

Building global ties locally: CIVIC brings international visitors to speak, learn, interact

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter April 17, 2019

Last year, Iowa City hosted 189 visitors from 68 different countries, helping build global ties locally. This effort is led by Council for International Visitors Iowa Cities. Founded 33 years ago, CIVIC...

Receptionists Christian Castano and Mackenzie Goss are seen at the University Housing and Dining Administration Building on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. University Housing and Dining are in process of making changes in their Residence Education Model.

Housing and Dining discusses results from resident-satisfaction survey

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter April 16, 2019

On-campus residents were given the opportunity to voice their opinions on a number of housing and dining issues in the fall 2018 resident-satisfaction survey. The survey asked students questions about...