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

Photo illustration of a face mask in Burge Residence Hall on Wednesday Sept. 7, 2022.

COVID-19 cases worry some UI students living in residence halls

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 18, 2022

After Johnson County moved into a medium community level of COVD-19 from a low level on Sept. 7, some University of Iowa students living in residence halls noted that the number of student's with COVDI-19...

University of Iowa Counseling Service director Michael A. Fletcher poses for a portrait at UCS Westlawn in Iowa City on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. Fletcher started in his new position as UCS director in July 2022 with 14 years of higher education experience. He said he enjoys helping people reach their full potential. “There’s something so gratifying about helping someone in need.”

UI welcomes new University Counseling Services Director

Danny Willis, News Reporter September 18, 2022

University of Iowa Counseling Services welcomed Michael Fletcher as its new director in July, marking a switch in control for the program. After five months without a director, the Jamaica native...

Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, Pulitzer Prize winning Journalists and Authors along with moderator Ben Kieffer speak on stage at Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City. Sept. 14, 2022.

Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein visit Hancher Auditorium, discuss U.S. political climate

Emily Nyberg, News Reporter September 14, 2022

Pulitzer Prize journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein gave a lecture on the parallels between the political atmosphere in the 1970s and today in the University of Iowa Hancher Auditorium on Wednesday. Woodward...

The Undergraduate Student Government held their weekly meeting at the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022.

UI officials propose Iowa Memorial Union renovations, decommissioning Iowa House Hotel

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter September 14, 2022

Proposed renovations of the University of Iowa Memorial Union move Student Health and Wellness into the building, aimed to increase student accessibility to services. The construction, costing an...

Aron Aji, Director of MFA in Literary Translation at the University of Iowa poses for a portrait on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.

UI to establish translation and global literacy center with over $1 million

Colin Votzmeyer September 14, 2022

A new center at the University of Iowa will promote translation and global literacy across the undergraduate curriculum and overall research. The UI was granted more than $1 million to establish...

Jake Wicks listens to presentations at the Undergraduate Student Government’s meeting at the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022.

USG, GPSG looks to increase, continue funding for Food Pantry at Iowa

Isabelle Foland and Archie Wagner September 13, 2022

The University of Iowa’s Undergraduate Student Government and the Graduate and Professional Student Government are pushing for increased funding for the university’s food pantries. The student...

Hawk the Vote volunteers Mackenzie Northup and Alexis Carfrae talk to a student  during the Student Engagement Fair at Hubbard Park in Iowa City on August 31, 2022.

Hawk the Vote helps Hawkeyes register to vote after low 2018 turnout numbers

Sydney Libert, News Reporter September 13, 2022

The University of Iowa’s nonpartisan voter registration initiative Hawk the Vote wants to increase voter registration rates amid the approaching midterms. According to the UI’s 2020 National...

Trees in City Park, Iowa City. Emerald Ash Borer Beetles, an invasive species, threatens many ash trees throughout the Midwest. Monday, September 5, 2022.

Iowa City, UI continues to remove ash tree population

Emily Nyberg, News Reporter September 13, 2022

Ash trees in Iowa City continue to fall victim to the emerald ash borer beetle despite preventative treatment and removal efforts by arborists over the last decade. The emerald ash borer is a small,...

The painting of a tiger hawk on Jefferson Street is seen in Iowa City on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022.

UI plans Tigerhawk street murals across campus

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter September 13, 2022

Two University of Iowa crosswalks will represent Black and Gold. The UI commissioned the painting of a Tigerhawk mural that spans across Jefferson Street and the T. Anne Cleary Walkway crosswalk,...

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Denis McDonough speaks with the media during his visit to Iowa City on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022. McDonough met with University of Iowa Student Veterans during a roundtable discussion on the PACT Act implementation and access to VA programs. McDonough explained that it is very predominant that schools have what they had today and expressed, “One of our leaders of our veteran experience office, which allows us using date from every single interaction with veterans, helps us inform how we take care of our customers, which is at the end of the day how we should be conducting our business.” (Isabella Cervantes/The Daily Iowan)

U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough visits UI student veterans

Colin Votzmeyer, News Reporter September 13, 2022

U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough met with University of Iowa student veterans in the Iowa Veteran Education, Transition, and Support (IVETS) group to talk about programs and resources...

The Scanlan Center for School Mental Health Clinic is located on the fourth floor of Plaza Centre One on Sept. 12, 2022.

UI Scanlan Center for School Mental Health opens for patient referrals

Jacqueline Jollay, News Reporter September 12, 2022

The University of Iowa’s Scanlan Center for School Mental Health opened its clinic for patient referrals on Sept. 6, making researchers, instructors, and clinicians available for Iowans. Located...

UISDAA president Abbie Steuhm poses for a portrait inside of Wild Bill’s Coffee Shop in school of social work on Sept. 8, 2022. Wild Bill’s Coffee Shop is a place that offers a space for students with disabilities.

UI students advocate for physical space for students with disabilities

Kate Perez, News Editor September 12, 2022

University of Iowa students are pushing to add more spaces and services for students with disabilities. With students requesting accommodations every year, students with disabilities are an active...

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