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UI student sets off to Portugal on Fulbright Grant

Brooke Clayton, [email protected] June 15, 2018

Rita Guzmán was born and raised in Decorah, and her time at the University of Iowa has led her to Chicago with an internship and Dublin and London with Study Abroad. Her next stop, now as an alumna,...

A sandbag wall protects the IMU as floodwaters move over the bank and onto the river terrace on June 10, 2008. (File photo/The Daily Iowan)

10 years later, the collective memory of the 2008 flood remains

Katelyn Weisbrod, Managing Editor June 13, 2018

Predicting floods is incredibly complicated and not terribly accurate. In June 2008, this came at a high cost to the University of Iowa when a 500-year flood damaged over 20 buildings, some too badly to...

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

UI student, subject of viral tweet, previously accused of stalking

Gage Miskimen, [email protected] June 12, 2018

A University of Iowa student who was the subject of a viral tweet earlier this week was previously reported to the UI police for harassment and stalking dating to December 2017, according to documents...

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

UI looking into sexual-misconduct allegations

June 12, 2018

The UI is looking into numerous allegations of sexual misconduct by a UI student. The official UI Twitter account responded to the original viral tweet, posted on June 11, with a picture of a statement. It...

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UI will continue to allow emotional support animals despite discrediting study

Sara Avalos, [email protected] June 12, 2018

Even though they may benefit their owners, emotional-support animals have recently come under scrutiny. In a recent study done at Yale University, Molly Crossman, a researcher who studies human and animal...

Lily Detaeye performs at the Yacht Club in Iowa City on Friday, June 8, 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

UI student performs at Yacht Club on her music tour

Sabrina Shearer, [email protected] June 11, 2018

In the dim underground of the Yacht Club, 20-year​​-old University of Iowa student Lily DeTaeye confidently ​took the stage with her electric guitar and harmonica, ready to captivate the audience...

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Fulbright recipient focuses on women’s health issues in India

Emily Creery, [email protected] June 11, 2018

As a member of UI’s Class of 2018, Rachel Maggi graduated with a major in international studies, a minor in global health, and a certificate in sustainability. Having been awarded the Fulbright grant,...

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UI study finds more adults trying e-cigarettes

Jonathan House, [email protected] June 11, 2018

A new study conducted by University of Iowa researchers has found more American adults are trying e-cigarettes. Wei Bao, a UI assistant professor of epidemiology, analyzed survey data from the U.S....

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

Iowa regents’ admission formula to undergo change

June 7, 2018

CEDAR FALLS — The formulas used to automatically admit students to the three regent universities — Iowa State University, the University of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa— will change...

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

New regents’ policy restricts trademark use

June 7, 2018

CEDAR FALLS — The state Board of Regents on June 7 approved a change to its policy on trademark use during a meeting at the University of Northern Iowa. Under the proposed policy, individuals, organizations,...

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UI to discontinue Bachelor of Science in journalism and mass communication

June 7, 2018

The University of Iowa will discontinue its Bachelor of Science degree in journalism and mass communication after the state Board of Regents approved the request for termination onJune 7 during a meeting...

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

UI contingent faculty speak out at Board of Regents meeting

One current University of Iowa faculty member and one former member addressed the state Board of Regents on June 7 regarding the treatment of nontenure-track faculty at the university. Matt McBride,...