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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

The Daily Iowan

Grace Williamson poses for a portrait in the Seamans Center.  on Thursday, Feb 3, 2022.

Celebrating student research | Grace Williamson develops spray gel for burn wounds

Samantha Bielema, News Reporter February 8, 2022

Grace Williamson, a University of Iowa senior, is researching advancements in burn wound technology to treat third- and fourth-degree burns. Williamson is on a team that curated different drug loading...

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UI’s Master of Midwifery program to supply nurse-midwives to rural populations

Anthony Neri, News Reporter February 8, 2022

Those seeking to become nurse-midwives can now study at the University of Iowa. The UI Master of Midwifery program, approved by the state Board of Regents in September of last year, is currently...

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UI professor develops website to teach health narratives in Spanish, English

Cooper Worth, News Reporter February 7, 2022

University of Iowa professor Kristine Muñoz received a National Endowment for the Humanities grant to fund a website that offers health narratives in both English and Spanish. Muñoz, who is a...

Contributed photo of Moala Bannavti.

UI’s next strategic plan aims to emphasize underrepresented minority retention, recruitment

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter February 7, 2022

The University of Iowa is hosting listening sessions and focus groups for its 2022-27 strategic plan, aiming to increase the retention and recruitment of underrepresented minority community members...

Photo illustration by Grace Smith.

N95s, KN95s best mask for protecting against COVID-19 on campus, experts say

Kate Perez, News Reporter February 6, 2022

University of Iowa health experts recommend the UI community to wear KN95 masks instead of surgical masks to offer better protection against COVID-19. Patrick O’Shaughnessy, director of graduate...

The sign in front of the University of Iowa Campus Recreation and Wellness Center on Monday Sept. 14, 2020. Students and the University of Iowa have had to adapt routines and procedures during the COVID-19 Pandemic to ensure student safety while maintaining fitness levels.

UI CRWC staff encourage healthy, small wellness-based goals after the new year

Madeleine Willis, News Reporter February 2, 2022

While University of Iowa gyms see a spike in patrons around the new year, administrators at the UI Campus Recreation and Wellness Center say the number of gym-goers generally decreases by the end of...

Authors Melissa Febos and Donika Kelly pose for a portrait holding each other’s books in the English Philosophy Building at the University of Iowa on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022. Both Kelly and Febos have been named finalists in the 2022 National Book Critics Awards for the books. Febos’ book, “Girlhood,” explores the narrative women are taught on what it means to be female. “The Renunciations,” by Kelly, is a series of poems about the journey of one’s self during trauma. The awards will be presented virtually in March. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Two UI professors recognized as finalists for national book award

Cooper Worth, News Reporter February 1, 2022

Writers and partners Donika Kelly and Melissa Febos are finalists for the 2021 National Book Critics Circle Awards. Kelly and Febos, University of Iowa assistant and associate professors of English,...

SAT and ACT books are shown in the Iowa City Public Library on Monday, 31, 2022.

Regents’ new ACT/SAT policy aim to give prospective students flexibility

Kate Perez, News Reporter February 1, 2022

The state Board of Regents has decided to make test-optional policies permanent for admission to Iowa’s public universities, and some incoming students say the stress of application season is lessening...

Dance marathon Morale Captains dance alone in the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, February 27th, 2021. Due to the pandemic, the annual charity event which normally packs the entire building, has been converted to a digital live stream leaving the Iowa Memorial Union nearly empty.

UI Dance Marathon navigates virtual event in light of omicron surge

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, News Reporter February 1, 2022

The University of Iowa’s Dance Marathon is preparing for its 28th “Big Event” this week, which the leaders of the organization opted to move online on Jan. 12. “We just had to make the decision...

The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021.

State Board of Regents to announce required free speech training

Kate Perez, News Reporter February 1, 2022

University of Iowa students, staff, and faculty will need to complete a free speech training by the end of the spring semester, President Barbara Wilson announced in an email on Tuesday. Wilson...

The Iowa Spirit Squad does a stunt during a football game between No. 16 Iowa and Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. The Hawkeyes defeated the Cornhuskers 28-21.

Digital tryouts remain for University of Iowa’s cheer and dance teams indefinitely

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, News Reporter January 31, 2022

The University of Iowa’s cheer and dance teams experienced changes to their programs since the beginning of the pandemic, some of which will remain for future seasons. The dance team had a pretty...

Photo illustration by Lillie Hawker.

UI expands COVID-19 testing for students with at-home tests

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter January 30, 2022

The University of Iowa has expanded COVID-19 testing availability for students. The university purchased thousands of tests to expand options and capacity among students across campus, Undergraduate...

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