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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

April 20, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA;   Crowds celebrate in the streets outside of the Hennepin Government Center as Derek Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. Floyd died on May 25, 2020 while in police custody. A video showing Derek Chauvin kneeling on George Floyds neck sparked world wide protests against police brutality.

Local leaders urge continued action after guilty verdict in Chauvin trial

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor April 20, 2021

Campus and Iowa City leaders and activists reiterated the need for continued action on Tuesday after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on three charges in the murder...

Georgia State University Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Wendy Hensel speaks during the third UI Presidential Forum in the Levitt Center for University Advancement, Monday, April 19, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Hensel is the third of four candidates vying for the UI presidential position.

Third UI presidential forum: Georgia State Provost Wendy Hensel advocates for student success, hiring diverse UI administrators

Sabine Martin and Kelsey Harrell April 19, 2021

The third finalist for the University of Iowa’s presidency, Wendy Hensel, characterizes her roles in the past as being a “complex problem solver, change agent, and educator.”  Hensel is the...

Photo of UI junior Elizabeth Wagner. Contributed.

Remote internships: part of the new normal

Sabine Martin, News Reporter April 18, 2021

Last summer, University of Iowa junior Elizabeth Wagner worked eight-hour shifts at T.J. Maxx. When 5 p.m. hit, she returned home and logged onto Zoom to attend meetings for her remote internship for...

UI presidential search: Georgia State University Provost Wendy Hensel named finalist

UI presidential search: Georgia State University Provost Wendy Hensel named finalist

Kelsey Harrell and Sabine Martin April 18, 2021

Wendy Hensel, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Georgia State University, will visit campus on Monday as the third of four finalists for the University of Iowa presidency.  She...

Photo Illustration by Katie Goodale

University of Iowa to hold vaccine clinic for students

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter April 16, 2021

The University of Iowa will host COVID-19 vaccine clinics for students from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 21 and April 22 in the Iowa Memorial Union’s main lounge. According to a campus-wide email...

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Amtrak 2035 map revives hopes for a train from Iowa City to Chicago

Brady Osborne, News Reporter April 15, 2021

Plans for an Amtrak station connecting Iowa City and Chicago have been revived in light of President Joe Biden’s proposed $2.2 trillion infrastructure bill. Amtrak released a 15-year plan after...

University of Iowa Presidential Candidate Barbara Wilson addresses the audience during the second UI Presidential Forum in the Levitt Center for University Advancement on Thursday, April 15,  2021. Wilson is currently the executive vice president and vice president for Academic Affairs for the University of Illinois System.

Second UI presidential forum: University of Illinois System Executive Vice President Barbara Wilson emphasizes student voices, diverse team building

Rachel Schilke and Eleanor Hildebrandt April 15, 2021

The second candidate for the University of Iowa's presidency, Barbara Wilson, touted her history of academic administration and promoted herself as someone who can bring together people as a team builder. Wilson...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

‘I hear you, and I know this fear is real’: DEI leader points to resources on campus after Daunte Wright’s killing in Brooklyn Center

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter April 15, 2021

After Daunte Wright’s death and protests in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota and elsewhere, Executive Officer for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Liz Tovar and dean of the College of Liberal Arts and...

Catlett Residence Hall is seen on Wednesday, March 6, 2019.

University of Iowa residence hall rates to rise slightly

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor April 14, 2021

The price tag of the University of Iowa's most popular double room residence hall accommodation will rise for the 2021-2022 academic year the only one of the three universities to raise its rates overall. The...

Alejandro Comellas is seen giving a UIHC presentation during the Iowa Board of Regents meeting on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. (Brianna Brown/The Daily Iowan)

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics reports near-record patient volumes

Sabine Martin, News reporter April 14, 2021

Suresh Gunasekaran, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics CEO of University of Iowa Health Care told the state Board of Regents on Wednesday that if it weren't for the mandatory two-month shutdown...

Contributed photo of Barbara Wilson, executive vice president and vice president of academic affairs for the University of Illinois system.

UI Presidential Search: Executive Vice President for the University of Illinois System Barbara Wilson named finalist

Eleanor Hildebrandt and Rachel Schilke April 14, 2021

Barbara Wilson, the executive vice president and vice president for academic affairs for the University of Illinois System, will visit campus on Thursday as the second of four finalists for the University...

Photo Illustration by Katie Goodale

University of Iowa to pause Johnson & Johnson vaccinations amid CDC recommendations

Rachel Schilke, News Editor April 13, 2021

The University of Iowa is pausing all Johnson & Johnson vaccinations for students and staff until further notice following recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and...

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