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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

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The Gerdin Athletic Learning Center as pictured on Sept. 7. The building, which has study spaces for student athletes, just received a $6 million renovation.

Gerdin Athletics Learning Center shows off $6 million renovations with open house

Charles Peckman, News Reporter September 7, 2018

The Gerdin Athletics Learning Center was buzzing on the morning of Sept. 7 with student-athletes, administrators, and donors during the center’s rededication and open house. The building, which was completed...

Catlett Hall achieves gold standard in sustainable building

Catlett Hall achieves gold standard in sustainable building

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter September 6, 2018

Catlett Residence Hall is the latest University of Iowa building to be recognized as a leading structure in sustainable, eco-friendly construction. This summer, the residence hall, opened in 2017, earned...

UI Professor Michael Abramoff sits for a portrait in the UIHC Pomerantz Family Pavilion on Aug. 29. Abramoff founded the IDx company to create IDx-DR, a technology used to detect diabetic retinopathy.

UI researchers develop technology to diagnose a cause of blindness

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter September 6, 2018

University of Iowa researchers have developed a device to diagnose a major cause of blindness. New technology developed by the researchers will use artificial intelligence to help diagnose diabetic retinopathy....

Senior Patrick Hagan, originally from Iowa City, and recent graduate Vako Darjania, originally from the Republic of Georgia, pose for a portrait in their retail space located in Iowa River Landing, Coralville on Sept. 5, 2018. This business will be run as a collaborative retail space for eight undergraduate students and will sell a variety of different products.

Student-led collaborative business emerges

Julia DiGiacomo, News Reporter September 6, 2018

Foundry IRL will bring together the creative visions of eight University of Iowa student-led businesses. The collaborative store will likely emerge within the month at Iowa River Landing in Coralville. The...

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

Hawkeye Poll class gives students firsthand experience in survey creation

Caleb McCullough, News Reporter September 5, 2018

Students have a unique opportunity this year to participate in Hawkeye Poll, a political-science class offered only in election years focused on the process of creating and interpreting political surveys....

From left, Jacob Newcomb, Michael Penniman, and Peter Easler started the nonprofit Students Care.

Student-run nonprofit helping fellow students in need discusses its future

Paul Elwell, News Reporter September 5, 2018

The last time The Daily Iowan spoke with the co-founders of Students Care, it was in Michael Penniman’s single-sized dorm room in Burge. Now, the office of the nonprofit organization, which is run by...

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ICON Direct saves UI students money on textbooks

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter September 5, 2018

Rising textbook prices have plagued college students for decades. Now, for some students, there may be a solution. ICON Direct is a new system in the University of Iowa’s online course-management system,...

ASME Vice President Sam McElwain (left) and senior Adam Wilkinson (right) work on the car during the ASME Solar Car meeting in the Chemistry Building on Sept. 4, 2018. ASME Solar Car Team is building the University's first competition solar car, which the club will continue to work on throughout this year.

UI team prepares to build first competition solar car

Josie Fischels, News Reporter September 5, 2018

A team of mechanical-engineering students met Tuesday night to invite University of Iowa students of all majors to join in building the school’s first competition solar car. The UI chapter of the American...

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

UI Office of Student Conduct office to be renamed

Kate Pixley, News Reporter September 5, 2018

The University of Iowa Student Conduct Office will change its name to emphasis its purpose and better serve students. The Student Conduct Office will be renamed the Office of Student Accountability....

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New ‘Flip the Script’ class addresses sexual assault on college campus

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter September 4, 2018

Many women on college campuses have been given a plethora of advice on staying safe. In the new Flip the Script course, the University of Iowa aims to teach real methods of resistance while educating students...

UI Fulbright scholar teaches and experiences different culture

UI Fulbright scholar teaches and experiences different culture

Paul Elwell, News Reporter September 4, 2018

Miles from the coast of mainland South Korea on the picturesque volcanic island of Jeju, a former  Universityof Iowa student is using his passion for education to teach English to middle-school children. Chris...

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

UI will seek approval for innovation center at Board of Regents meeting next week

Aadit Tambe, News Reporter September 4, 2018

If the University of Iowa’s plans come together, one old, empty university building will be repurposed for a space of innovation and collaboration. The UI will seek permission from the state Board...