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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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University of Iowa Professor Stephen Warren poses for a portrait in Schaeffer Hall on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. Warren teaches History  and American Studies with a focus on the Shawnee Tribe.

Shawnee people reclaim their history with help of research done by UI professor

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter March 28, 2019

When studying historical records, it is important to remember the context in which they were written — and who wrote them — may misrepresent groups and events. In the case of Native Americans, University...

Re-elected Governor Kim Reynolds addresses her supporters at the Hilton in Des Moines on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. Reynolds defeated her opponent, Democratic candidate Fred Hubbell 50.19% to 47.61% with 92 counties reporting in an unofficial total.

Reynolds signs bill addressing free speech on public campuses

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter March 27, 2019

Gov. Kim Reynolds on Wednesday signed into law a bill addressing free-speech on college campuses in Iowa. Senate File 274 aims to protect free speech on community-college and regent-university campuses...

UI President Bruce Harreld speaks during the Homerathon on the T. Anne Cleary Walkway on Wednesday.

UI’s Homerathon brings Ancient Greek traditions to Iowa City

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter March 27, 2019

An ancient tradition is being kept alive in Iowa City, when on Wednesday more than 80 people volunteered to read Homer’s The Iliad aloud for 24 hours. The University of Iowa’s annual Homerathon,...

Nancy Andreasen is seen in her office in the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics on Friday March 22 2019. (Grace Colton/The Daily Iowan)

UI professor pioneer in schizophrenia and cerebellum research

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter March 27, 2019

A sudden interest in medicine after experiencing health complications paved the way for University of Iowa psychiatry Professor and Director of the Iowa Neuroimaging Consortium Nancy Andreasen’s pioneering...

UISG members listen during the UISG meeting in the Blackbox theater in the IMU on March 26, 2019. UISG discussed funding for Walk It Out, one of the biggest multicultural student organizations on campus, as it relates to the remaining funds UISG has.

UISG adds new student-athlete liaison

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter March 26, 2019

The University of Iowa Student Government voted unanimously to create a permanent student-athlete liaison position on March 26. The position is designed to increase collaboration between UISG and student-athletes...

Graduate students (from left) Anna Williams, Laura Hayes and Lydia Maunz sit down for a drink in Brix Cheese Shop and Wine Bar on March 25, 2019. All three began as a reading group and have since continued to lean on each other for support through writing their dissertations. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Graduate women develop emotional support group over a glass of wine

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter March 26, 2019

“A carafe of the red and three glasses” were the key elements to this graduate-student women’s support group. Five women writing their dissertations in the UI English Department use the three essentials...

Student Elizabeth Strey writes on a whiteboard during Hawks Don't Hate outside the Catlett Dining Hall on Monday, March 25, 2019. Hawks Don't Hate aims to address stereotypes on campus by giving students a chance to share their stories. This comes weeks after the popular hashtag #doesuiowaloveme, which looked at discrimination on campus.

Students confront stereotypes at Hawks Don’t Hate events

Rachel Steil, News Reporter March 26, 2019

Hawks Don’t Hate encouraged students to break down barriers and deconstruct the stereotypes that they have faced on campus through events this week. The Hawks Don’t Hate events, held Monday at Catlett...

Doctor Mona Hanna-Attisha speaks during an event for the University of Iowa College of Public Health's Book Club at the College of Public Health on Monday, March 25, 2019. Doctor Mona spoke about her experiences exposing the water crisis in Flint, Michigan. The New York Times named Doctor Mona's book "What the Eyes Don't See" one of the 100 most notable books of the year in 2018.

Activist, pediatrician visited the UI to address the Flint public health disaster

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter March 25, 2019

In April 2014, after changes in the city’s water source, Flint, Michigan, became the subject of what is now known as a public-health disaster. An increase in water corrosiveness resulted in pipes releasing...

TaJuan Wilson speaks during the forum for the associate vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusion on March 25, 2019. He was later selected to fill the role and on Aug. 15, 2019 the UI announced his resignation from the position.

TaJuan Wilson named third candidate for associate VP for diversity, equity, and inclusion

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter March 25, 2019

The final candidate for University of Iowa associate vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion, TaJuan Wilson, visited campus on Monday, presenting his model for a “paradigm shift” in diversity...

The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 25, 2018.

UI discusses support, retention of rural students on campus

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter March 25, 2019

For students in small towns, statistics show the rural lifestyle can be disadvantageous for their transition to a university or the workforce. A recent study by the National Student Clearinghouse Research...

The Old Capitol is seen on July 16, 2015.

Political Science professor among most cited in her field

Kate Pixley, News Reporter March 25, 2019

University of Iowa political-science Professor Caroline Tolbert was recently named as one of the most cited scholars in her field. Tolbert is among the 400 most cited scholars in political science and...

UI Associate Professor Katrina Sanders poses for a portrait in the Main Library on March 13. Sanders is working on the book The Rise and Fall of Black Catholic Education in a Changing South.

Black Catholic Education: UI prof tells the story of an often-forgotten history

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter March 25, 2019

University of Iowa Associate Professor Katrina Sanders is conducting research for her upcoming book, The Rise and Fall of Black Catholic Education in a Changing South, 1886-1976, with the goal of addressing...