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Regents allocate $8.3 million for financial aid

June 7, 2018

CEDAR FALLS — The state Board of Regents on June 7 approved allocating $8.3 million in fiscal 2019 to be used as financial aid for resident undergraduate students during the board meeting at the University...

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

Tuition rates set for 2018-19 academic year

June 7, 2018

CEDAR FALLS — The state Board of Regents set tuition rates for the state’s public universities during the 2018-19 academic year in a meeting at the University of Northern Iowa on June 7. After a...

Photo via the University of Iowa School of Music

Students and faculty remember UI Lecturer Donna Parsons after sudden death

University of Iowa students and faculty said they were “shocked” to hear about the sudden death of University of Iowa Professor Donna Parsons last week. Parsons, who received bachelor’s, master’s,...

Fans at Kinnick wave to the children and their families at the UI Stead Family Children's Hospital in Iowa City Saturday, Sep. 23, 2017. (Paxton Corey/The Daily Iowan)

Take a look back at this past school year at the UI

Kayli Reese, [email protected] May 11, 2018

1. Greek alcohol moratorium lasts the year Following the death of University of Iowa student Kamil Jackowski in April 2017, greek-life leaders banned all chapter events with alcohol “until further...

Graduating twins Alyssa and Olivia Ray recount their times at the University of Iowa

Graduating twins Alyssa and Olivia Ray recount their times at the University of Iowa

Graduating seniors Alyssa and Olivia Ray found a home at the UI, particularly after being conceived by in vitro fertilization in a UI lab.
Interim Director Sara Maples speaks at the faculty sustainability summit on May 10. (Thomas A. Stewart/The Daily Iowan)

Faculty and companies collaborate over sustainability

The 2018 Faculty Sustainability Summit hosted speakers May 10 and 11 from a variety of environmentally conscious companies and stimulated dialogue on sustainable practices in business.
All graduating seniors that participated in the Rainbow Graduation pose after the event on Tue. May 8, 2018 held in the Old Capitol Senate Chamber. The Rainbow Graduation allows LGBTQ students to celebrate their graduation as a group. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

You Belong celebrates diverse graduates

‘You Belong’ reaches out to graduation Graduation ceremonies and receptions this week honored students from diverse and underrepresented groups with Rainbow Graduation, Latinx Graduation, Black Excellence Graduation, among others.
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.

MADE, a program created by the University of Iowa, aims to encourage innovation among UI faculty and researchers

Aadit Tambe, [email protected] May 11, 2018
The e-commerce site allows UI staff and faculty to exchange their innovations with one another.
Nontenure faculty bring list of demands to UI president’s office

Nontenure faculty bring list of demands to UI president’s office

Andy Mitchell, [email protected] May 10, 2018
Nontenured faculty stage ‘grade-in’ at UI President Bruce Harreld’s office with list of demands.
Photo Illustration by Lily Smith

Removing classroom telephones from Hawk Alert system

Tian Liu, [email protected] May 10, 2018
Since May 4, the Hawk Alert system no longer sends notifications to classroom telephones.
University of Iowa senior Skyler Knutzen developed an interest in storytelling during his time at the UI

University of Iowa senior Skyler Knutzen developed an interest in storytelling during his time at the UI

Aadit Tambe, [email protected] May 10, 2018
Skyler Knutzen reflects on his time at the UI, where he discovered a passion for storytelling.
The UIHC building at the Iowa River Landing is seen on Monday, April 30 2018.

UIHC honors provides with appreciation events

This week, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics is hosting a number of events to give appreciation and recognition to providers.