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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

Calvin Hall, where the Office of Admissions for the University of Iowa is located, sits in the sun on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022.

Counseling service works for UI’s military community

Miranda Davis, News Reporter October 30, 2024

On the second floor of Calvin Hall lies a space for veterans and military-connected students. With a newly renovated student lounge and study area complete with a coffee machine and free snacks, the...

University of Iowa homecoming Executive Directors Matt McDonnell (left) and Abbie Townsend (right) pose for a portrait during the homecoming’s multi-cultural block party at Hubbard Park in Iowa City on Oct. 23. McDonnell is a fourth-year student majoring in biomedical engineering and cinema, and Abbie Townsend is also a fourth-year student majoring in neuroscience.

The faces making Hawkeye Homecoming happen

Miranda Davis, News Reporter October 24, 2024

As you walk through the University of Iowa in October, the leaves are shifting from green to a burning red, the air has a crisp freshness, and the Hawkeye spirit echoes in everyone who passes by. From...

Photo contributed by Fisher Muck.

UI students create startup focused on alleviating child anxiety

Madison Schuler, News Reporter October 24, 2024

For many children, visiting the doctor or staying in the hospital can be an anxiety-riddled experience. MedBerry, a startup, aims to reduce those experiences by creating a new style of stuffed animals,...

Andy Eiffert with Iowa athletics grounds maintenance, paints the grass on the Pentacrest in Iowa City, on Oct. 21. Painting began in the morning and finished up in the late afternoon.

Behind the scenes of the Pentacrest homecoming logo

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter October 24, 2024

It starts with a grid. Handwritten and painstakingly measured out atop this year’s design, a piece of 8 by 11-inch printer paper attached to a clipboard holds the key to the Pentacrest lawn painting...

Nurses Joseph Hulsizer and Cassie Graves help students Ava Wheelock (left) and Caelan Cummins (right) donate blood during the 2024 Homecoming Blood Drive hosted by the DeGowin Blood Center in the Iowa Memorial Union on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024. The blood drive was set up by the University, which partnered with the regional blood donation center ImpactLife, based in Davenport, Iowa.

Hannah Stuelke, Kid Captain Haidyn Ulrich team up for blood drive

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter October 23, 2024

With a national blood shortage affecting hospitals across the country, Iowa students and staff have rallied to increase blood donations. Through a partnership with Abbott, a global healthcare company,...

Nir Ben-Shlomo runs the 5K with baby Ori during the Zeta Tau Alpha 25th 5K run for Breast Cancer Education and Awareness in Iowa City on Oct. 13, 2024. The sorority raised almost $20,000 and had over 100 participants.

Zeta Tau Alpha holds philanthropic 5K for 25 years

Madison Schuler, News Reporter October 22, 2024

For the last 25 years, runners in the University of Iowa’s chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha have hit the pavement, pounding out miles to raise money for breast cancer awareness and research. Starting...

Anne Zepeski and Brett Faine pose for a portrait inside the College of Pharmacy building on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. Zepeski is a clinical assistant professor of emergency medicine and pharmacy, and Faine is a clinical associate professor of emergency medicine and pharmacy.

College of Pharmacy announces new certificate

Miranda Davis, News Reporter October 20, 2024

A first-of-its-kind program in the United States is set to kick off at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy. Professors within the college said the certificate is following recent trends in the...

The Lindquist Center is seen in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. The counseling and behavioral health services major was approved in April and implemented this fall.

New College of Education program sees success in first semester

Brianna Brands, News Reporter October 20, 2024

The University of Iowa College of Education is seeing great interest in its new counseling and behavioral health services undergraduate degree program. The major was approved by the Board of Regents...

John Pappajohn Business Building is seen on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024. The University of Iowa's Insurance major was named eighth after only one year of its existence by U.S. News and World Report.

Iowa’s insurance major named top ten program

Evan Watson, News Reporter October 20, 2024

In the wake of recent natural disasters like Hurricane Milton and Helene, and more local incidents including various field fires in Johnson County, insurance remains a critical aspect of business and...

The Information Technology Services are seen in the Old Capital Mall on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. The campus wifi has been experiencing issues throughout the fall semester.

UI ITS outage caused by automated system update

Grace Olson, News Editor October 17, 2024

As many University of Iowa students were working to turn in quizzes and assignments, an Oct. 6 Wi-Fi outage left thousands without internet access. ITS Director of Strategic Communication Nicole...

Belinda Sturm speaks during an open forum with faculty, students, and staff inside the Urmila Sahai Seminar Room in the Medical Education Research Facility on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. Sturm is one of two final candidates for the position of University of Iowa vice president for research.

UI brings candidates for VP of research to campus

Zoe Smith, News Reporter October 16, 2024

The University of Iowa held open forums with two new candidates for the open position of vice president of research. The UI is a nationally ranked as a top research institution. Every day, life-changing...

University of Iowa president Barbara Wilson speaks with Daily Iowan staff members at the Adler Journalism building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. Wilson spoke about DEI changes, DVIP, and the Mercy Hospital transition.

Q&A | UI President Barbara Wilson talks campus diversity, building updates

Brianna Brands, News Reporter October 16, 2024

The Daily Iowan interviewed University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson on Wednesday afternoon on topics ranging from women’s basketball, campus rights and safety, UI Health Care, the future of campus...