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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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Denise Martinez takes on associate dean for cultural affairs

Denise Martinez takes on associate dean for cultural affairs

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter February 21, 2019

Denise Martinez has long known that the medical field lacks diversity. On Feb. 1, she earned the opportunity to combat this by becoming associate dean for cultural affairs and diversity in the Carver College...

Dean Emeritus and Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology Craig Svensson speaks at the forum for the Vice President of Research on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at the IMU. Svensson is the third and final candidate for the Vice President position.

Final vice president for Research candidate visits UI

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter February 21, 2019

Faculty and staff gathered in 166 IMU Thursday afternoon for the second and final Research vice president forum, where candidate Craig Svensson presented his vision for research at the University of Iowa. Currently...

 UI physics/astronomy research scientist George Hospodarsky stands in Van Allen on Tuesday.

UI physicists receive $1M grant from NASA

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter February 20, 2019

Two UI physicists have received a $1 million grant from NASA to spend three years designing and creating a small instrument, combining two existing devices, to measure a wider range of the magnetic spectrum...

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

Students benefit from earning dual credit in high school

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter February 20, 2019

  Trying to navigate college life as a freshman can be a difficult task, but coming in with college credit can make the transition easier. Upon graduating from high school last spring, I not only...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.

FIRST Tech Challenge celebrates 10 years at UI

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter February 20, 2019

Ten years ago, FIRST Tech Challenge came to the University of Iowa to engage students in STEM-related fields. Since then, the program has touched the lives of many interested students and brought them...

UIHC to host Parkinson’s Foundation program

UIHC to host Parkinson’s Foundation program

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter February 20, 2019

Medical professionals from across the nation specializing in neurological disorders next month will flock to Iowa City, where the Parkinson’s Foundation Allied Team Training will be held in partnership...

A Hillcrest Residence Hall hallway is seen on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017.

Regents to discuss $8.5 million Hillcrest renovation request

Kayli Reese, News Editor February 20, 2019

The University of Iowa has requested permission from the state Board of Regents to proceed with project planning for $8.5 million in renovations to Hillcrest Hall. The regents will discuss the matter...

UISG Hira Mustafa looks on during discussion of a potential senate override to her veto on funding for the First Generation Summit at the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.

UISG upholds veto on First-Generation Summit funding following budget concerns

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter February 19, 2019

University of Iowa Student Government senators voted to uphold UISG President Hira Mustafa’s veto on legislation funding the second First-Generation Summit on Tuesday. Twenty-nine of 50 senators voted...

UISG financial officer Terry Johnson responds to a question after presenting at the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. (Alyson Kuennen/The Daily Iowan)

UISG discusses possible UI public/private partnership

Brooklyn Draisey, News Editor February 19, 2019

The University of Iowa Student Government heard a presentation on Tuesday about a possible partnership between the UI and a private utility firm, and members had the opportunity to ask questions during...

Catlett Dining Hall as seen on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017.

UIH&D creates new program to help students in their second year experience

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter February 19, 2019

As the next academic year approaches, University of Iowa Housing & Dining will implement a program to help second-year students living on campus: the Second Year Experience pilot program. The Second...

Catlett’s Flavors Abroad offers new culinary experience to everyday dining

Catlett’s Flavors Abroad offers new culinary experience to everyday dining

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter February 19, 2019

Residence-hall living brings daily dining-hall options for students. They feast on all the classics — pizza, cereal, burgers, and salad bar. This all-encompassing buffet is served daily, but many students...

Cory Gundlach talks about his findings within works of African Art at the Stanley Museum of Art in the Iowa Memorial Union on February 19 2019. Using a CT scanner at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Gundlach scanned some of the works to see what might be hidden inside. (Grace Colton /The Daily Iowan)

Stanley Museum of Art, UIHC use CT scans on African art

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter February 19, 2019

The creation of a Central African power object begins with a client who needs a solution to a problem. An artist is commissioned to sculpt the figure, leaving space for an internal cavity. There is where...