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The Daily Iowan

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

Dr. M. R. Rajagopal speaks at the College of Nursing on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018. Rajagopal was nominated for the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize for his work establishing Pallative care centers and services throughout India.

Nobel Peace Prize nominee speaks at UI about medical field struggles in India

Kate Pixley, News Reporter September 18, 2018

M.R. Rajagopal, a palliative-care physician, activist, and Nobel nominee, visited the University of Iowa on Monday for a series of lectures, which will continue today. Rajagopal is the founder and chairman...

A volunteer carrying voter registration forms is seen on the Pentacrest on Monday, September 17, 2018. Members of the University of Iowa ROTC read the U.S. constitution aloud in honor of Constitution Day.

UISG, GPSG hopes to increase student voter turnout through Voter Registration Week

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter September 18, 2018

The University of Iowa Student Government and the Graduate/Professional Student Government have teamed up to devise the first ever Voter Registration Week, hoping to engage students in voting and being...

Professor Melissa Tully poses for a portrait in the Adler Journalism Building on Sept. 17, 2018. Tully recently became the new Director of Undergraduate Studies in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

UI journalism professor gains tenure and new position leading undergraduate studies

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter September 17, 2018

Professor Melissa Tully has been appointed associate director for undergraduate studies in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication after gaining tenure this fall. At the start of the fall semester,...

The University of Iowa's Ombudsperson's Office in Seashore Hall on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018.

Ombudsperson office released annual report on demographics of people seeking help

Julia DiGiacomo, News Reporter September 17, 2018

Since 1985, the University of Iowa Ombudsperson Office has been an informal, confidential resource for solving problems and providing conflict management. The ombudspersons provide mediation, education,...

Herky the Hawk celebrates with the Iowa cheerleaders during a game against Northern Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Panthers 38–14.

Herky the Hawk celebrates his 70th birthday

Josie Fischels, News Reporter September 16, 2018

The third floor of the University of Iowa Main Library was filled with black and gold balloons on Sept. 14 thanks to an exhibit set up by the UI Libraries Special Collections and University Archives to...

After Miss America, Miss Iowa looks forward to a year of service to the state

After Miss America, Miss Iowa looks forward to a year of service to the state

Alexandra Skores, News Reporter September 16, 2018

A UI student competed in the 2018 Miss America pageant as Miss Iowa, and though she didn’t win the title, she left with what she described as the experience of a lifetime. Just last semester, Mikhayla...

Clothing Closet marketing director Sasha Mote and executive director Lindsey Meyer pose for a portrait on Sept. 13, 2018.

Clothing Closet brings accessible professional attire to UI students

Josie Fischels, News Reporter September 14, 2018

University of Iowa students now have the opportunity to suit up for free thanks to a new student volunteer organization on campus. Clothing Closet, an UI initiative aiming to give students greater access...

Members of the Honors Program host an ice cream social called “Scoops for Scholars” in honor of the program's 60th anniversary in the Blank Honors Center Atrium on Sept. 12, 2018.

Celebrating 60 years of Honors at Iowa

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter September 13, 2018

For 60 years, Honors at Iowa has given talented UI students a community to make connections through classes, research opportunities, peer mentors, experiential learning, internships, and more. Founded...

UI President Bruce Harreld delivers his announcement during the Board of Regents meeting on September 13, 2018 in the IMU Main Lounge.

University of Iowa enrollment down after intentional growth management

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter September 13, 2018

After three years of intentional efforts to limit enrollment growth at the University of Iowa, this year’s enrollment numbers were down. The UI recently welcomed its newest class of students to campus,...

The old Art Building is seen on Sept. 3, 2018.

Iowa regents OK proposal for UI’s new innovation center

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter September 13, 2018

The state Board of Regents gave the green light to the University of Iowa’s request to convert the old Art Building into an innovation center. The old Art Building will be converted into an innovation...

Students roam the halls of the Pappajohn Buisiness Building, home of the Tippie College of Business, on Monday, Feb. 12, 2018.

Tippie to start a complete online professional MBA program

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter September 13, 2018

The University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business has permission from the state Board of Regents to start a completely online professional Master of Business Administration program. The professional...

A protester holds their sign during the Jeffery Nock protest outside of the Pappajohn Business Building on Aug. 30, 2018. Students and faculty turned out to protest Professor Jeffery B. Nock, who is still employed at the university despite issued a criminal trespass warning after allegedly taking photographs of women at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center.

Jeffrey Nock no longer employed by University of Iowa following sexual-harassment allegations

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor September 13, 2018

Following allegations of sexual harassment in the spring, Jeffrey Nock, a Tippie College of Business lecturer, is “no longer employed by the University of Iowa,” Jeneane Beck, the UI assistant vice...