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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

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Iowa Senior Vice President Rod Lenhertz speaks about new projects for the University of Iowa during a board meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Building in Ames on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024.

UI approved for College of Liberal Arts and Sciences program changes

Brianna Brands, News Reporter September 19, 2024

AMES, Iowa — The University of Iowa was approved to restructure and terminate multiple programs within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the Iowa Board of Regents meeting on Thursday. Center...

Board of Regents President Sherry Bates listens to a finance presentation during a board meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Building in Ames on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024.

UI reflects on downtown hospital progress, looks to future

Jack Moore, Managing News Editor September 18, 2024

AMES, Iowa — The University of Iowa reflected on the acquisition of the former Mercy Iowa City hospital during a Board of Regents meeting Wednesday. Bradley Haws, chief executive officer of UI Health...

Board of Regents members listen to a free speech training update during a board meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Building in Ames on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024.

Lois Geist recommended as interim UI VP for Research

Grace Olson, News Editor September 18, 2024

The Iowa Board of Regents recommended to approve a request from the University of Iowa that Lois Geist fulfill the position of interim UI vice president for research during their meeting on Wednesday. The...

Members of the Undergraduate Student Government listen to Addison Eckerd speak during a meeting in the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, Sept 10, 2024. USG approved a bill to continue to grow the textbook drive.

Constitutional change to USG restructures the Academic Affairs Committee

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter September 18, 2024

The University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government passed legislation on Tuesday to restructure the Academic Affairs Committee as the USG textbook drive saw record numbers this year. The bill...

Teresa Marshall, a dentistry professor, speaks during the University Faculty Senate Meeting in the Old Capitol Building on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

UI Faculty Senate dissolves safety charter committee, honors three professors

Emma Jane, News Reporter September 17, 2024

UI’s Faculty Senate voted Tuesday to dissolve the university safety and security charter, and three UI professors were separately honored with the Michael J. Brody Award for Faculty Excellence in...

Activists speak to a gathered crowd during an event on the Pentacrest protesting the University’s removal of RVAP, the Rape Victim Advocacy Program, on Saturday, April 13, 2024.

The final days of UI’s Rape Victim Advocacy Program

Jack Moore, Managing News Editor September 17, 2024

Editor’s note: This article contains mentions of sexual violence. Starting as a hotline for women in crisis over 50 years ago and evolving into a leading program for sexual assault victims in...

The Old Capitol Building is seen on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. The University of Iowa identify three key areas with significant areas for growth.

UI’s Strategic Plan Action and Resource Committee emphasizes collaboration

Madison Schuler, News Reporter September 16, 2024

Writing and communication, brain science and mental health, and cancer research and patient care areas at the University of Iowa were named Distinctive Collaborative Opportunities by the Strategic Plan...

Iowa Marching Band holds up a banner of Lisa Bluder during halftime at a football game between Iowa and Troy at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. The Hawkeyes defeated the Trojans, 38-21.

Lisa Bluder honored in football halftime show

Brianna Brands, News Reporter September 15, 2024

Former University of Iowa women’s basketball coach Lisa Bluder has certainly left her mark on the university. Her success at the UI was recently honored with an intricate performance by the Hawkeye...

February 19, 2022; Cleveland, OH, USA; Gunna (front) and DJ Khaled (back) during the 2022 NBA All-Star Saturday Night at Rocket Mortgage Field House.

University of Iowa eligible for free concert through Tinder competition

Madison Schuler, News Reporter September 12, 2024

College students across the country can use Tinder to find potential dating partners — or to potentially earn a free Gunna and GloRilla concert. As a new school year begins, so does a new Swipe Off...

The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. The University of Iowa reported 5,208 first-year students for the 2024 school year, the third highest in school history.

UI welcomes over 5,200 students to class of 2028

Brianna Brands, News Reporter September 12, 2024

With an enrollment of 5,208, the class of 2028 is the third-largest in the University of Iowa’s history, according to a report released Thursday. According to the report, the incoming class number...

A 9/11 remembrance sign is posted during a Young Americans for Freedom event at Hubbard Park in Iowa City on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. The group set up flags and held an event to honors those lost on Sept. 11, 2001.

Young Americans for Freedom hosts commemorative 9/11 event

Brianna Brands, News Reporter September 11, 2024

University of Iowa Young Americans for Freedom spent the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks by remembering the day in Hubbard Park. Young Americans for Freedom, or YAF, makes it a point...

KRUI Studios headquarters is seen inside of the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, September 9, 2024. KRUI recently flooded, causing a two week hiatus from production.

UI radio station faces thousands of dollars worth of damage

Brianna Brands, News Reporter September 11, 2024

KRUI, the student-run radio station on the University of Iowa’s campus, is running on backup programming after their studio faced severe water damage on the first day of classes. Exactly what damages...