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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Study shows nationwide increase in mental-health treatment among college students

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter November 13, 2018

In a recent study, the American Psychiatric Association published findings that show an increase since 2007 in mental-health diagnoses among college students with a simultaneous increase in the number...

Ann Rhodes, clinical Professor of Nursing and former UI administrator, addresses the audience during the American Association of University Professors forum in the IMU on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018. Panelists discussed shared governance at the university  in decision-making processes.

Is shared governance lacking at the UI? Faculty hold forum to answer question

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter November 13, 2018

The state of shared governance and whether it’s in crisis at the University of Iowa was called into question at a forum Tuesday night. The UI chapter of the American Association of University Professors...

The Pappajohn Business Building is seen on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018.

Tippie revamps executive M.B.A. program to begin next fall

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter November 13, 2018

The Tippie College of Business has revamped its executive M.B.A. program to cater to those already in the business field with busy schedules. The change follows the introduction of the online professional...

Regents listen to a presentation during a state Board of Regents meeting in the IMU main lounge on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017.

UI seeks approval for awarding two honorary degrees

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter November 13, 2018

On Friday, the Iowa Board of Regents will consider approving the UI’s request to award an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree to Mary Sue Coleman and an honorary Doctor of Sciences degree to Ellen...

Students present a group project during a One Community, One Book class at the Oakdale prison on Oct. 25. The class is offered once a year through the UI Center for Human Rights.

UI students learn alongside inmates through college in prison program

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter November 12, 2018

The beige-wall classroom comes alive with noise as students arrive and form small groups, scattering throughout the room at long wooden tables to work on presentations. One group puts the finishing touches...

Inaugural Family Spirit Award received by Maquoketa, Iowa family

Inaugural Family Spirit Award received by Maquoketa, Iowa family

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter November 12, 2018

With 46 family members in attendance for Family Weekend, the Osterhaus family proved how important family spirit is. On Nov. 10, during halftime of the Iowa-Northwestern football game, the Osterhaus family...

Workers carry materials across the Seamans Center construction site on Monday.

Biomedical Engineering receives $12 million for research and advancement

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter November 12, 2018

The Carver Charitable Trust has committed $12 million to the UI College of Engineering, bringing its total donations to $15 million, the largest sum the college has ever received Because of this support...

The Chemistry Platoon assists students who are taking General Chemistry or Principles of Chemistry classes. They meet twice a week where they receive tutoring and engage in discussion review.

Chemistry Platoon helps UI student-veterans re-adjust to classroom

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter November 11, 2018

When looking back on making his transition from being in the Army to going to college, Scott Daly, a UI chemistry assistant professor and the creator of the Chemistry Platoon, remembered how difficult...

Fans spectate during the Iowa vs. Maryland game at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday Oct. 20, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins 23-0.

ESPN ranks Hawkeye student section No. 5 in the country

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter November 8, 2018

“Back in Black” plays over Kinnick’s speakers. The scoreboard displays the Hawkeye football team walking out of the tunnel. Kinnick booms with fans yelling and cheering as the players reach the field...

Attendees chant during the "Trump is not above the law" rally at the Pentacrest on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018. The protest was organized in reaction to the Trump's firing of Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

Protesters and counter-protesters gather on Pentacrest in wake of Jeff Sessions firing

Kate Pixley, News Reporter November 8, 2018

Protesters took to the Pentacrest Thursday to stand against the President Trump’s recent moves to shakeup the U.S. Justice Department, gathering to send the message that “nobody’s above the law.” The...

The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

Jon Darsee appointed as chief innovation officer after UI restructures Office of VP for Research

Jordan Prochnow, News Reporter November 8, 2018

The University of Iowa has appointed a chief innovation officer who will lead Innovation and Economic Development, focusing on researching commercialization and economic development activities, following...

A group leader records discussion points during the Social Justice Brown Bag event in North Hall on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. The discussion centered around what Americans can do following an election. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

After the 2018 midterms, community members encouraged to expand political discussions outside Iowa City

Kate Pixley, News Reporter November 8, 2018

The Brown Bag Social Justice Series presented an event on Wednesday centered on what Iowa City residents can do to stay civically engaged after the election. Approximately 20 students, faculty, and community...