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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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The University of Iowa Campus looking west from Old Capitol and the Pentacrest.

Faculty Senate makes recommendations to external-relations office

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter March 14, 2019

Faculty Senate members conducted the review over the course of the spring 2018 semester. The next office to be reviewed is the Office of the Vice President for Finance & Operations. The report outlined...

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UI grad student breaks dissertation boundaries

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter March 13, 2019

Traditionally, a Ph.D. dissertation might be similar to writing a book. However, Ph.D. candidate Anna Williams has taken her own spin on her dissertation in the form of a podcast, titled “My Gothic Dissertation.” Originally...

The Old Capitol is shown on Monday, July 25, 2016.

Undergraduate-to-graduate programs, post-baccalaureate initiatives growing at the UI

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter March 13, 2019

Saving money and saving time: these two factors are driving students to enroll in combined degree programs at the University of Iowa. Undergraduate-to-graduate programs, or “U2G’s” as coined by...

Ryan Adams/ Photo Illustration

UI research reveals gender disparities in alcoholism treatment

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter March 13, 2019

University of Iowa research has indicated there are disparities among genders in seeking treatment services for problems related to alcoholism. Specifically, the study found that women are less likely...

UISG discusses mental health during a meeting on Tuesday, March 12, 2019

UISG votes to support new mental-health initiatives

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter March 13, 2019

The University of Iowa Student Government passed two pieces of legislation supporting mental-health initiatives on Tuesday. UISG allocated $5,000 in funding to pay the integration fees for a new suicide-prevention...

Administrative Liason for the Office of the President Joni Troester addresses the council during the Faculty Council meeting in the University Capitol Centre on March 12, 2019. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Faculty Council discusses affordable student housing with City Council

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter March 12, 2019

The University of Iowa Faculty Council, alongside the City of Iowa City City Council, gathered at the University Capitol Centre on Tuesday to discuss a wide range of issues and events on campus, including...

UI President Bruce Harreld speaks with The Daily Iowan in the Adler Journalism Building on Thursday, March 7, 2019.

Q&A: UI President Bruce Harreld talks free speech, campus changes, #DoesUIowaLoveMe

DI staff March 12, 2019

The Daily Iowan: It’s been two years since the departure of former Provost Barry Butler, but the UI has hired a new provost. What do you want campus to know about Montserrat Fuentes? Bruce Harreld:...

John Woodruff, president of the new student organization on campus, College Students Care and the director of marketing for Students Care is pictured on Monday, March 11, 2019.

Students Care, founded by UI students, starts official student organization on campus

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter March 11, 2019

Without Students Care, organization cofounder Michael Penniman wouldn’t be able to attend the University of Iowa. Now, the nonprofit is expanding outreach by introducing College Students Care, a student...

UI professor George Wehby poses for a portrait at the College of Public Health on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. Wehby is leading a two year project, alongside UIChicago Professor Robert Kaestner, that studies the effects of minimum wage on long-term child health and development.

Minimum wage affects child development, public health research team shows

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter March 11, 2019

Researchers at the University of Iowa have been testing the minimum wage to see its effects on child development. The team is formulated of three investigators: George Wehby, a UI professor of health...

Toni LeFebvre poses for a portrait with her trumpet in the Voxman Music Building on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. (Jenna Galligan /The Daily Iowan)

UI grad student hopes to diversify jazz with programs for women

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter March 10, 2019

Typically, one might find University of Iowa graduate student Toni LeFebvre with a trumpet and a smile. Bettendorf native LeFebvre will graduate in May with a Master of Arts and a music-education emphasis...

The University of Iowa's information technology services help center is seen in the old capital mall on Tuesday, January 22, 2019.

UI to fight phishing with external tagging

Josie Fischels, News Reporter March 10, 2019

One wrong click on a suspicious link can mean the end of a student’s email account; now, Information Technology Services is introducing a new way for the University of Iowa to combat phishing emails. Phishing...

Student Health & Wellness informs students how to avoid getting sick on spring break

Student Health & Wellness informs students how to avoid getting sick on spring break

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter March 10, 2019

Students will leave campus for spring break next week to travel home or on vacation, be it in the U.S. or abroad. The travel could potentially make them susceptible to illnesses they may not otherwise...