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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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Senators follow along during the University Faculty Senate Meeting in the Old Capitol Building on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

UI Faculty Senate elects new officers for 2024-25 academic year

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter April 30, 2024

University of Iowa College of Law professor of legal analysis, writing, and research Caroline Sheerin will serve as UI Faculty Senate president for the 2024-25 academic year The Senate appointed the...

Linda Kroon speaks about the history of the Women’s Resource & Action Center program at the Women’s Resource & Action Center Home on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Kroon has served as the director of WRAC since 2011.

From music to mentorship: Linda Kroon’s journey to director of WRAC

Emma Jane, News Reporter April 30, 2024

Linda Kroon’s drive to stand up for others began in childhood and propels her work today as the director of the Women’s Resource and Action Center, or WRAC. Kroon, whose younger brother has Down...

University of Iowa president Barbara Wilson observes a Board of Regents meeting in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023.

Female leadership at the UI sees increase over past decade

Isabelle Foland, News Editor April 30, 2024

When Sarah Hansen first started working at the University of Iowa 25 years ago, she didn’t have her sights set on her current position as the vice president for student life. In her time...

Protesters wait for the start of a pro-Palestinian demonstration to demand a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas War at the Courtyard by Marriott in Iowa City, Iowa, on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Hundreds of pro-Palestinian supporters from Iowans for Palestine and several other activist groups demonstrated outside while U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, spoke inside the hotel for a campaign fundraiser.

Students plan three-day solidarity event on Pentacrest for pro-Palestine encampments across US

Jack Moore, News Editor April 30, 2024

Activism group Iowa City Students for Justice in Palestine is helping plan a solidarity event to support encampments at U.S. universities and voice dissent for the Israel-Hamas war amid national university...

The University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics building is seen in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2023.

UI researchers identify brain area affected by Parkinson’s treatment side effects

Evan Watson, News Reporter April 29, 2024

University of Iowa researchers identified a connection between a routine treatment for Parkinson’s disease and a tendency for some patients to develop increased impulsivity located around a specific...

A Herky statue with a "PHIL Was Here" sash stands on the Pentacrest on Monday, April 24. Beginning in 2012, the UI launched PHIL Was Here to celebrate philanthropy at the university.

Herky On Parade 2024 statues to be revealed Wednesday

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter April 29, 2024

Herky the Hawk statues will soon be spread across Johnson County as a part of the 2024 Herky On Parade, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the parade. On Wednesday at 10 a.m., the UI will unveil...

UI College of Pharmacy announces first candidate for dean position

UI College of Pharmacy announces first candidate for dean position

Theron Luett, News Reporter April 28, 2024

The University of Iowa announced its first finalist candidate, Jill Kolesar, for the College of Pharmacy dean position on Sunday. Kolesar currently works as a research professor at the University of...

Ed Gillan poses for a portrait in the Chemistry Building in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Gillan is a professor for the University of Iowa Department of Chemistry.

UI sees slight decrease in tenured faculty

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter April 28, 2024

The University of Iowa has seen a decrease in the number of tenured faculty members across departments in the last decade. According to a data digest from the Office of the Provost published in 2024,...

The Stead Family Children's Hospital is seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa Supreme Court reverses $12.7 million decision siding with UI Health Care

Jack Moore, News Editor April 26, 2024

The Iowa Supreme Court sided with the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital Friday in its decision to reverse a $12.7 million judgment to Modern Piping for its claim the hospital...

Er-wei Bai and Tyler Bell, professors of The College of Engineering at University of Iowa, demonstrate DINA, an artificial intelligence advisor, on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. DINA is a departmental intelligent neutral advisor created to guide electrical and computer engineering students in information related to undergraduate programs offered at the university.

UI College of Engineering chatbot streamlining student services

Grace Olson, News Reporter April 25, 2024

Since the launch of the University of Iowa’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering artificial intelligence chatbot DINA, answering student advising questions has been easier than ever,...

University of Iowa president Barbara Wilson observes a Board of Regents meeting in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023.

UI to restructure, rename DEI Office to Division of Access, Opportunity, and Diversity

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter April 25, 2024

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.  AMES — Major changes are coming to the University of Iowa’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and its programming.  The Iowa...

A parking meter is seen outside of the University of Iowa West Campus Transportation Center in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

Regents approve UI parking ticket increases, rates

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter April 25, 2024

University of Iowa faculty, staff, and students will soon see an increase in parking permit and ticket rates after approval from the Iowa Board of Regents Thursday.  The parking permit rates on...