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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.

UI officials say graduate student has died

Kayli Reese, News Editor March 8, 2019

The University of Iowa announced on Friday that UI student Hannah Russell died Tuesday. Russell was a graduate student in social work, according to an email to the UI community.  Interim Dean...

(Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

Trump promises executive order addressing university speech

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter March 8, 2019

President Trump announced on March 2 his intention to invoke an executive order that would strip colleges and universities of federal funding for research depending on their support of free speech on campus. The...

Photo Illustration by Ryan Adams

UISG creates guide to help students navigate being ‘not-rich’ at UI

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter March 8, 2019

Budgeting in college can be a difficult task for many students, especially for students paying for their expenses. To help students navigate life with varying financial situations, the University of Iowa...

University of Iowa Professor Deborah Whaley poses for a portrait in the University of Iowa Library Digital Studio on Thursday, March 7th, 2019. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan).

Researcher and mentor Deborah Whaley reflects on her female advocacy work

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter March 8, 2019

Scrolling through Deborah Elizabeth Whaley’s personal website, one can hear the soft Malaysian song “Dan Sebenarnya,” by Yuna, playing in the background: Is this hatred really love that still waits...

The house chamber at the Old Capitol Museum as seen on March 5.

UI Pentacrest Museums launch monthly radio show on KICI

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter March 8, 2019

The University of Iowa Pentacrest Museums and Iowa City’s newest independent radio station will team up to begin a monthly radio show that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the museums. The “BIG...

Meenakshi Gigi Durham, associate dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, responds to a question at the associate vice president for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion forum in the Pappajohn Business Building on Thursday, March 7, 2019.

Meenakshi Gigi Durham emerges as first candidate in UI associate VP search

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter March 7, 2019

Meenakshi Gigi Durham, associate dean and diversity director for the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is already a familiar face among the campus community. Students, staff,...

To raise awareness about mental health, the first UI Mental Health fair was held in the IMU on April 5, 2017.

UI Fresh Check Day awarded best in the country

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter March 6, 2019

Fresh Check Day is a national event that gives students a unique opportunity to learn about mental health, and the UI has been recognized for the work expanding the event and appealing to students in creative...

Open Educational Resource program aims to increase textbook affordability for students

Open Educational Resource program aims to increase textbook affordability for students

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter March 6, 2019

A new initiative from University of Iowa Libraries could help reduce textbook costs by funding an Open Educational Resources library called OpenHawks, which will  provide an open-source alternative...

A University of Iowa Police Department vehicle is pictured.

UI police investigate report of student struck in residence hall

Brooklyn Draisey, News Reporter March 6, 2019

The University of Iowa police received a report of an unknown student entering a room in an East Side residence hall Tuesday evening and striking a resident's face, according to a crime alert sent to students....

Bob Kirby, associate director of Honors at Iowa, poses for a picture on Wednesday, Feb.27, 2019. He is leaving his position which will cause a major change to the program. (Hannah Kinson / The Daily Iowan)

Honors at Iowa leader leaves after almost 20 years, takes on ICRU director full-time

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter March 5, 2019

When Bob Kirby arrived at the University of Iowa in 1983, he was a postdoctoral fellow looking to gain some experience and further his research before leaving to become a faculty member somewhere else....

Montse Fuentes speaks during the provost forum on Thursday, February 7, 2019.

University of Iowa selects Montse Fuentes as new provost

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter March 5, 2019

After two years without a permanent provost, the University of Iowa announced on Monday that Montserrat (Montse) Fuentes will assume the role of executive vice president and provost, effective June 28. Currently...

Professor Linda Snetselaar poses for a portrait at the University of Iowa College of Public Health building on Friday, March 1, 2019.

Linda Snetselaar appointed to USDA’s national dietary committee

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter March 5, 2019

From Iowa State Cyclone to University of Iowa Hawkeye, Linda Snetselaar began her graduate studies at the UI in dietetics. Now, as a professor in the Epidemiology Department and an associate provost, Snetselaar...