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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

UI interim provost Sue Curry speaks during the state Board of Regents meeting at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls on Friday, Nov. 15, 2018.

Regents approve addition of Carver name to UI Department of Biomedical Engineering

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter November 16, 2018

CEDAR FALLS — The state Board of Regents on Nov. 16 approved a UI request to change the name of the Department of Biomedical Engineering to the Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering in recognition...

Community members gather on the Pentacrest to protest the closing of the Labor Center on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018.

UI Labor Center’s closure official with Iowa Board of Regents’ approval

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter November 16, 2018

CEDAR FALLS — After several months of consideration and protests from students, faculty, and community organizations across Iowa, the state Board of Regents approved the University of Iowa’s request...

The Hawkeyes take the field before their game against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 28-17.

UI athletics revenue down despite boost in Big Ten support

Kate Pixley, News Reporter November 15, 2018

University of Iowa athletics revenue was below expectations for the last budget year with season and individual ticket sales on the decline for men’s sports. Total athletics revenue was $839,911 less...

Col. David Nixon of the Iowa Army National Guard receives a Hawkeye Distinguished Veteran's Award on behalf of Maj. Gen. Warren Lawson at the IMU on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018. Lawson played center for the Iowa football team as an undergrad and was the team's MVP in 1954.

UI honors distinguished veterans in ceremony

Kate Pixley, News Reporter November 15, 2018

Seven members of the Hawkeye community were honored on Thursday in the IMU for their service in the armed forces at the fourth-annual Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Memorial. Evelyn Crary Bacon, Tiffany...

Regents listen during the state Board of Regents meeting on Sept. 12, 2018 in the IMU Main Lounge.

UI, ISU students likely to see 3 percent tuition hikes for five years, Iowa regents decide

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter November 15, 2018

Students attending Iowa’s three public universities governed by the state Board of Regents will likely see tuition increases of about 3 percent each year for five years, depending on state funding levels,...

The University of Iowa College of Law's Boyd Law Building on Monday, Oct. 9, 2017. The College of Law is the number 20 ranked law school in the country.

UI law students work to bring a safe future for immigrant community

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter November 15, 2018

A team of University of Iowa law students, operating in the College of Law’s legal clinic, has worked to bring security to the immigrant community in Iowa City, Coralville, and beyond during a time of...

University of Iowa Dining Hall Chef Barry Greenberg poses for a portrait on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018. Barry just won Minor's Flavor Contest and has been rewarded with a trip to France, and $10,000.

UI chef wins $10K and a trip to France in major recipe competition

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter November 15, 2018

A University of Iowa chef put his skills to the test in a national recipe contest and is now tasting sweet success. As the UI executive chef, Barry Greenberg keeps busy, overseeing production and recipe...

Screenshot of the Speeko app.

Two UI friends launch app that helps improve public-speaking skills

Josie Fischels, News Reporter November 14, 2018

Nico Aguilar was a University of Iowa undergraduate when he suffered an anxiety attack while giving a speech in a rhetoric class. His experience later prompted him to develop Speeko, a voice-analytics...

Professor Joe Sulentic poses for a portrait in the Pappajohn Business Building on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018.

Race car driver turned professor teaches business sustainability

Kate Pixley, News Reporter November 14, 2018

Joseph Sulentic says the best part of his job is seeing how his students progress, both in business and as human beings. Sulentic is an associate professor at the Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center in...

The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

Business courses now available to UI pharmacy students to give a competitive edge

Josie Fischels, News Reporter November 14, 2018

The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy has partnered with the Office of Health Care Leadership Education to produce a program that will teach pharmacy students business skills. With coursework created...

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

UI receives report of sexual assault

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor November 14, 2018

The University of Iowa Department of Public Safety received reports of a sexual assault that occurred Wednesday at an East Side residence hall. The report indicated an acquaintance perpetrated the assault. The...

U.S. Army veteran Kenny Williams undergoes a dental procedure from fourth-year student Madeline Stead at the UI College of Dentistry on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018. Thanks to a program called Veterans for Everyone, servicemen and women like Williams have gained access to dental care at no cost.

UI joins program giving free dental care to veterans

Charles Peckman, News Reporter November 13, 2018
A new program by UI College of Dentistry gives veterans such as Kenny Williams access to dental care at no cost.