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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 University of Iowa Power Plant as seen on Oct. 19, 2021. The UI is aiming to go coal-free
by 2025.

UI makes progress towards coal-free goal

Miranda Davis, News Reporter October 1, 2024

The University of Iowa’s former president Bruce Harreld announced in the beginning of 2017 that the university would be coal-free by 2025. But, with an active power plant on campus, this initiative...

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson looks at fidget toys that are available to students during the Student Disability Services Lounge Open House on Sept. 24, 2024. The lounge is in room 1101 of the University Capitol Center and is open to all students. It was created to provide an inclusive and low sensitivity environment for students on campus.

UI President Barbara Wilson dedicates lounge to Student Disability Services

Bri Brands, News Reporter October 1, 2024

Located in Room 1101 of the Old Capitol Town Center, a new lounge dedicated to Student Disability Services is open to any student at the University of Iowa. UI President Barbara Wilson spoke to...

Johnson County Conservation Program Manager, Brad Freidhof, speaks during a University Democrats at Iowa meeting in the Iowa Memorial Union on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.

Johnson County leaders push for $30 million conservation bond

Emma Jane, News Reporter September 30, 2024

Johnson County Conservation acting Director Bradley Freidhof spoke at the University of Iowa Democrats’ Monday meeting, urging student voters to flip their ballots and vote in favor of a new $30...

Boyd Law Building is seen on the University of Iowa campus on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024. First-time test-takers for the bar exam had high passing rates.

University of Iowa produces remarkable first-time bar passage rates

Miranda Davis, News Reporter September 29, 2024

The University of Iowa College of Law recently announced that they achieved monumental results for graduates on the State of Iowa Bar Exam. On the July 2024 test, students attained a 98 percent...

Nite Ride vehicles are seen in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Nite ride has seen a high demand this year, prompting Uber vouchers to be distributed.

Nite Ride collaborates with USG to reduce wait times

Miranda Davis, News Reporter September 29, 2024

As the University of Iowa’s first semester kicks into full gear and students are becoming more involved in the campus scene, the demand for safe transportation — particularly at night — is becoming...

Panelists Joy Harjo (left), Juan Felipe Herrera (middle), and Sandra Cisneros (right) speak during Latino-Native American Alumni Alliance Reunion at the Iowa Memorial Union on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2024. Native American and Latino speakers spoke at a panel and shared traditions.

Latino and Native American Alumni Alliance and Cultural Center celebrate 50 years

Madison Schuler, News Reporter September 29, 2024

Alumni, students, faculty, and staff gathered Sept. 27-29 to celebrate 50 years of the University of Iowa Latino and Native American Alumni Alliance at its Alumni Alliance Reunion.  The event was hosted...

Portrait of Christine Hensley

Gov. Reynolds appoints new member to Iowa Board of Regents

Evan Watson, News Reporter September 26, 2024

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds appointed Christine Hensley to the Iowa Board of Regents, announced in a release from the Governor’s office on Thursday.  An attendee of Drake University and St. Joseph...

SeatStock CFO Adam Hassan (left) and CEO Josh Cohen (right) pose beside their website SeatStock at the Bedell Entrepreneurship Learning Laboratory in Iowa City on Sept. 12, 2024. SeatStock is a website designed to let students get sports tickets without the risk of being scammed.

UI students expand reach in gameday market

Evan Watson, News Reporter September 24, 2024

Earlier this year, five University of Iowa students came together to create a new online ticketing platform for students to sell to their peers. Just months later, the company is already looking to...

The Old Capitol Building is seen on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. Recently, the University of Iowa dropped its overall ranking among U.S. universities according to the annual U.S. News and World Report college rankings.

UI falls in overall rank, remains number one public nursing school in latest report

Brianna Brands, News Reporter September 23, 2024

The University of Iowa fell in the overall rank for American universities, according to the annual U.S. News and World Report college rankings, which were released Wednesday morning. Iowa was just...

The Old Capitol Building is seen on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. The University of Iowa recently began a program to get a certificate in artificial intelligence.

Nearly 600 students register for UI’s new AI certificate

Emma Jane, News Reporter September 22, 2024

With the demand for artificial intelligence expertise on the rise, the University of Iowa recently introduced a new HawkAI certificate program aimed at elevating AI skills and knowledge on campus. The...

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...