Skip to Main Content
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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Nir Ben-Shlomo runs the 5K with baby Ori during the Zeta Tau Alpha 25th 5K run for Breast Cancer Education and Awareness in Iowa City on Oct. 13, 2024. The sorority raised almost $20,000 and had over 100 participants.

Zeta Tau Alpha holds philanthropic 5K for 25 years

Madison Schuler, News Reporter October 22, 2024

For the last 25 years, runners in the University of Iowa’s chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha have hit the pavement, pounding out miles to raise money for breast cancer awareness and research. Starting...

Anne Zepeski and Brett Faine pose for a portrait inside the College of Pharmacy building on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. Zepeski is a clinical assistant professor of emergency medicine and pharmacy, and Faine is a clinical associate professor of emergency medicine and pharmacy.

College of Pharmacy announces new certificate

Miranda Davis, News Reporter October 20, 2024

A first-of-its-kind program in the United States is set to kick off at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy. Professors within the college said the certificate is following recent trends in the...

The Lindquist Center is seen in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. The counseling and behavioral health services major was approved in April and implemented this fall.

New College of Education program sees success in first semester

Brianna Brands, News Reporter October 20, 2024

The University of Iowa College of Education is seeing great interest in its new counseling and behavioral health services undergraduate degree program. The major was approved by the Board of Regents...

John Pappajohn Business Building is seen on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. The University of Iowa's Insurance major was named eighth after only one year of its existence by U.S. News and World Report.

Iowa’s insurance major named top ten program

Evan Watson, News Reporter October 20, 2024

In the wake of recent natural disasters like Hurricane Milton and Helene, and more local incidents including various field fires in Johnson County, insurance remains a critical aspect of business and...

The Information Technology Services are seen in the Old Capital Mall on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. The campus wifi has been experiencing issues throughout the fall semester.

UI ITS outage caused by automated system update

Grace Olson, News Editor October 17, 2024

As many University of Iowa students were working to turn in quizzes and assignments, an Oct. 6 Wi-Fi outage left thousands without internet access. ITS Director of Strategic Communication Nicole...

Belinda Sturm speaks during an open forum with faculty, students, and staff inside the Urmila Sahai Seminar Room in the Medical Education Research Facility on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. Sturm is one of two final candidates for the position of University of Iowa vice president for research.

UI brings candidates for VP of research to campus

Zoe Smith, News Reporter October 16, 2024

The University of Iowa held open forums with two new candidates for the open position of vice president of research. The UI is a nationally ranked as a top research institution. Every day, life-changing...

University of Iowa president Barbara Wilson speaks with Daily Iowan staff members at the Adler Journalism building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. Wilson spoke about DEI changes, DVIP, and the Mercy Hospital transition.

Q&A | UI President Barbara Wilson talks campus diversity, building updates

Brianna Brands, News Reporter October 16, 2024

The Daily Iowan interviewed University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson on Wednesday afternoon on topics ranging from women’s basketball, campus rights and safety, UI Health Care, the future of campus...

The Clinton Street parking garage is seen on Aug. 23, 2024. Recent changes to pay rates in the garages has initiated conversation from Iowa City residents.

USG advocating for greater student parking options

Evan Watson, News Reporter October 16, 2024

For most college students, first learning to navigate campus may be a humbling experience. Out of so many buildings, there are only a few dotted across campus that a student must find at a given time....

Attendees interact with a volunteer at the Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration at the Terry Trueblood Recreation Area in Iowa City on Oct. 14. The Great Plains Action Society booth had free artwork and stickers.

UI student group hosts celebration for Indigenous People’s Day

Emma Jane, News Reporter October 14, 2024

Iowa City residents gathered at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area Monday afternoon to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with a series of events honoring Native American presence, history, and culture. This...

University of Iowa Dean of the College of Nursing Julie Zurwic poses for a portrait at the UI College of Nursing building on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Zurwic became the dean in the fall of 2017.

Iowa established as top nursing school in national rankings

Brianna Brands, News Reporter October 14, 2024

The University of Iowa College of Nursing was recently ranked the number one public program and fourth overall, according to the latest U.S. News and World Report college rankings, tied with Ohio State...

Marissa Majewski and Charlie Brink cheer through a megaphone for runners crossing the finish line during the Zeta Tau Alpha 25th 5K run for breast cancer education and awareness in Iowa City on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. The sorority raised almost $20,000 and had over 100 participants.

Photos: Zeta Tau Alpha 25th Annual 5K for Breast Cancer Awareness

Ava Neumaier and Ethan McLaughlin October 14, 2024

Over a hundred participants registered to run in the Zeta Tau Alpha 25th Annual 5K for breast cancer education and awareness in Iowa City on Sunday. Families and students gathered at a brisk, windy...

Pro-Palestine protesters interact with pro-Israel protesters during an International Day of Action protest by Iowans for Palestine at the Pentacrest in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024. With the anniversary of Oct. 7, University entities have been working to ensure that free speech is protected around campus.

Free expression on full display after one year of war in Gaza

Zoe Smith, News Reporter October 13, 2024

One year since the Oct. 7 surprise attack on Israel, groups on campus and throughout the Iowa City area are reflecting on how free speech has been expressed in the past year at the University of Iowa. With...