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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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University of Iowa students work behind the scenes for Super Bowl LVI

University of Iowa students work behind the scenes for Super Bowl LVI

Madeleine Willis, News Reporter February 10, 2022

The University of Iowa’s sport and recreation management program is sending eight students to work at one of the nation's largest sporting events this weekend, Super Bowl LVI. UI sport and recreation...

A disposable mask is seen on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City on Feb. 10, 2022. Due to an increasing amount of disposable masks being found on campus, the Undergraduate Student Government looks towards more sustainable solutions.

University of Iowa students seek sustainable mask options on campus

Alliyah Lipsit, News Reporter February 10, 2022

University of Iowa students and Undergraduate Student Government are advocating to implement more sustainable campus mask options. Some UI students are concerned about the plastic in each individual...

The Old Capitol Building is seen on Monday, March 1, 2021.

University of Iowa creates more programs to strengthen faculty recruitment, retention efforts

Kate Perez, News Reporter February 9, 2022

The University of Iowa has implemented new programs to recruit stronger faculty and retain those already strong within the system, Provost Kevin Kregel said in a presentation at the UI Faculty Senate...

University of Iowa Counseling Services Director Barry Schreier is seen in his office at the Westlawn Building on December 12, 2019. Schreier recently was awarded the Association of University and College Counseling Center’s President’s Award for Meritorious Service in the National Field of Campus Mental Health.

UI University Counseling Service Director Barry Schreier to leave position, become full-time faculty member

Kate Perez, News Reporter February 8, 2022

Barry Schreier, director of the University of Iowa University Counseling Services, is leaving his position to become a full-time faculty member in the UI College of Education. Schreier said he would...

Professor Jun Wang, Lorena Castro García, Xi Chen, and Zhendong Lu pose for a group portrait before their work on the projector. The projector depicts their California wildfire smoke elevations.

UI professor collaborates with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to measure air pollution

Simone Garza, News Reporter February 8, 2022

A University of Iowa professor is working to improve measurements of aerosol in the air to assist researchers in understanding the effects of air pollution. Jun Wang, UI professor of chemical and...

Director of the University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art Lauren Lessing gives updates and a sneak peek on Iowa City’s under construction art museum on February 8, 2022. The museum is set to open its doors on September 2, 2022.

Stanley Museum of Art to open early on Aug. 26

Kate Perez, News Reporter February 8, 2022

The new Stanley Museum of Art will have its grand opening in time for the return of students for the fall 2022 semester. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, which was originally scheduled to take place...

Photo Illustration by Braden Ernst.

Some UI students deterred from residence hall quarantine dorms, unsatisfied with conditions

Alliyah Lipsit, News Reporter February 8, 2022

University of Iowa students who self-report positive COVID-19 cases say they are avoiding isolating in university quarantine dorms. According to data reported on Monday, 16 students were in isolation...

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...