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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

A sign warning of a dam upstream is seen in high waters in the Iowa River on March 8. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

New research reaffirms the local impact of climate change in Iowa

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter March 15, 2021

Recent environmental research conducted at the University of Iowa found that as climate change continues to progress, Iowa and the greater Midwestern region will become more prone to extreme flooding...

The Tippie College of Business, located at the University of Iowa, is seen on Monday, March 15, 2021. Iowa’s business school has declared a program between business schools from University of Northern Iowa, Grinnell, and Cornell, to allow students to get their master of finance degrees quicker. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Tippie College of Business embraces partnerships with Iowa universities to accelerate master’s program

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter March 15, 2021

Two Iowa colleges and the University of Northern Iowa are helping students fast-track their Master of Finance degrees thanks to new partnerships with the Tippie College of Business. Cornell College,...

Photo Illustration by Ayrton Breckenridge

UI Ophthalmology Residency Program graduate goes viral for making comedy-style medical TikToks

Brady Osborne, News Reporter March 15, 2021

A doctor who completed his ophthalmology residency through University of Iowa Health Care has gained fame on TikTok for making comedy videos about his work in the medical field. William Flanary,...

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

University of Iowa adds new certificate to help students pursue planning, public affairs

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter March 14, 2021

After hearing students’ interest in public affairs and planning, a new certificate will be offered to allow undergraduates to focus on a program that previously heavily focused on graduate students. Fifty-six...

Rod Lehnertz, age six, and his brother meet Los Angeles Dodgers play-by-play voice, Vin Scully in 1971. Scully later signed the image in 2003, “Hi Rod don’t give up on your dreams. God bless, Vin Scully” on the top right corner of the image.

From behind the mic, UI administrator shares his public announcing talents

Sabine Martin, News Reporter March 14, 2021

Rod Lehnertz says he has the best seat in the house at University of Iowa wrestling meets. His place is next to the mat, as the team’s public address announcer. Notorious for livening up a crowd...

A COGS sticker is seen on a stop light post on Friday, October 16, 2020.

Regents approve collective bargaining agreements with UI unions

Rachel Schilke and Caleb McCullough March 12, 2021

The state Board of Regents ratified labor contracts with three unions at its institutions on Friday, approving a 1.3 percent annual pay increase for each union.  The contracts were approved with...

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University of Iowa professor develops strategies to prevent sexual assault on college campuses

Brady Osborne, News Reporter March 11, 2021

New research conducted by a professor at the University of Iowa, which aimed to determine key causes and prevention methods for sexual assault, investigated four previously-established primary causes...

Photo of Lindsey Cook (left) and Kayla Duffy (right). Contributed.

Two best friends and alumni from UI Tippie College of Business find jobs working at same entertainment company Cameo

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter March 11, 2021

Two University of Iowa alum who were best friends in undergraduate are now coworkers at the same entertainment company, Cameo, and attest their success to connections made through the university. Kayla...

Various flags are seen on Monday, October 15, 2018. There are 120 flags being displayed on the Iowa Memorial Union Pedestrian Bridge to recognize the international students on campus.

Iowa public universities’ international travel ban lifted by Board of Regents a year later

Sabine Martin, News Reporter March 11, 2021

The state Board of Regents lifted the international travel ban of all faculty, staff, and students for regent-governed universities on Thursday morning.  The university-sponsored ban was set in...

The Old Capitol building is seen from the T. Anne Cleary on Feb. 10, 2021.

University of Iowa to invite presidential candidates to campus beginning April 12, regents to select UI president April 30

Sabine Martin, News Reporter March 11, 2021

The next University of Iowa president will be selected on April 30 by the state Board of Regents.  Up to four finalists will be invited to the UI’s campus from April 12 to 23 for hybrid and on-campus...

The Old Capital Building is seen on March 4, 2020. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

University of Iowa begins search for new faculty ombudsperson

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter March 11, 2021

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld has designated Professor Emeritus Susan R. Johnson as chair of the committee set to conduct an internal search for a new Faculty Ombudsperson.  The new...

UI names Sara Sanders permanent dean of College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

UI names Sara Sanders permanent dean of College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor March 11, 2021

Interim dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Sara Sanders has been named to the role permanently after serving as an interim since July 2020. Sanders was named to the interim role after...

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