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

Graduate student workers asking university for more transparency on graduate student COVID-19 cases in classroom

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter February 23, 2021

The Campaign to Organize Graduate Students is requesting more transparency in COVID-19 case reporting from the University of Iowa as COVID-19 cases on campus have declined for months after spikes early...

University of Iowa graduate research assistant of molecular medicine with a masters in biology, Cody Poe, poses for a portrait in the Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery Building on Feb. 22. As a member of SACNAS, Poe said, “Any group that tries to increase diversity is beneficial to science and higher education.” (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

New student organization aims to make STEM more inclusive to students of Hispanic, Native American descent

Brady Osborne, News Reporter February 22, 2021

A new student organization at the University of Iowa is trying to make STEM programs more inclusive and welcoming to students of Hispanic and Native American descent. The Society for Advancement...

Photo Illustration by Ryan Adams.

University of Iowa to receive extra light therapy boxes to help seasonal affective disorder

Caleb Courtney, News Reporter February 22, 2021

The University of Iowa will provide more light boxes to help alleviate the symptoms of students who are dealing with seasonal affective disorder. Through funding from the Undergraduate Student Government,...

The sign for the Office of Sustainability sits outside its new location on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. The office recently moved to communications building.

Office of Sustainability to expand prairie research area

Marco Oceguera, News Reporter February 21, 2021

The Ashton Research Prairie will undergo a six-acre expansion this spring, with new funding from the Environmental Protection Agency. Located on the Ashton Cross Country Course, the Ashton Research...

Several students are seen walking on the University of Iowa campus on Feb. 4 after a snowstorm rolled through earlier that day.

Students continue to go out despite dangerous weather

Claire Benson, News Reporter February 18, 2021

Despite Iowa City experiencing freezing temperatures and winter weather advisories—with the wind chill making it feel close to 35 degrees below zero outdoors in recent days—some students continue...

Photo of Department of Occupational & Environmental Health director Peter Thorne. Contributed.

University of Iowa environmental health expert says climate change could affect future infectious diseases

Sabine Martin, News Reporter February 18, 2021

University of Iowa environmental health experts say climate change could advance the spread of future infectious diseases and frequency of global health disasters. Peter Thorne, Head of the UI College...

Qi-Bell works on Hit the Wall. Photo by UI Theater Department and the University of Iowa.

UI senior Brillian Qi-Bell awarded backstage theater scholarship

Mary Hartel, News Reporter February 18, 2021

When Brillian Qi-Bell received an email about the inaugural Cody Renard Richard Scholarship program, she said she realized it was something that she needed her entire life. The inaugural program...

Catlett Residence Hall is seen on Jan 16, 2019.

Catlett Residence Hall evacuated last night after gas leak false alarm, equipment found putting off gas-like odor

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter February 18, 2021

During the winter months where temperatures reach below zero, hearing alarms go off late at night is the last thing most students want to hear. At around 10 p.m. on Wednesday, alarms went off in...

University Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Terry Johnson speaks at the utility public private partnership information meeting in The Medical Education Research Facility on Thursday, December 12, 2019. The meeting focused on explaining the 50-year partnership between the University of Iowa, Meridiam and ENGIE.

University of Iowa accepts letters of intent for P3 year 1 funding initiatives

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter February 18, 2021

The University of Iowa is now accepting letters of intent from faculty and staff who plan to submit proposals for P3 Year 1 funding for initiatives that support the university’s strategic priorities...

Dr. Wallace Alward poses for a portrait in his home on Feb. 11, 2021. Alward recieved the Lee Award for his work in Orbis, a nonprofit which works to provide training and eye care to reduce preventative blindness.

Retired UI professor and glaucoma specialist honored for volunteer work abroad

Samantha Murray, News Reporter February 17, 2021

To recognize his achievement in volunteering, a University of Iowa professor has been named one of the Heroes of Orbis. For 33 years, Wallace Alward has taught in the UI’s ophthalmology department. The...

The University of Iowa Police Station is seen on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021.

University of Iowa considers three models to change approach to campus safety

Caleb McCullough and Rachel Schilke February 16, 2021

Born of a summer of racial-justice protests calling for systemic change at the University of Iowa, the university’s Reimagining Campus Safety Action Committee is moving forward on its goal to rework...

Photo Illustration by Kate Heston

University of Iowa public health experts say double masking could prevent spread of new COVID-19 variants

Brady Osborne, News Reporter February 16, 2021

University of Iowa experts say wearing two masks could be more effective in slowing the spread of new COVID-19 variants. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended wearing two masks,...

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