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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

Teresa Marshall, the new president of the University of Iowa Faculty Senate, is seen during a UI Faculty Senate meeting on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. (Brianna Brown/The Daily Iowan)

New faculty officers hope to establish ‘strong working relationship’ with new UI administration

Eleanor Hildebrandt and Sabine Martin April 28, 2021

New leaders will take the helm of the University of Iowa’s faculty representative branches for the 2021-2022 year, along with a new UI president.  Following the traditional Faculty Senate system,...

Peace Corps celebrates 60 years

Peace Corps celebrates 60 years

Samantha Murray, News Reporter April 27, 2021

Created by President John F. Kennedy in 1961, the Peace Corps continues to send Americans to other parts of the world for volunteer work. At the University of Iowa, alumni continue to participate in...

University of Iowa alum, Rebecca Chia, poses for a portrait on the Pentacrest on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Chia graduated with a degree in criminology and sociology, is the creator of the social initiative platform RealizASIANS and is the Princess of America Miss Northern States.

UI alum Rebecca Chia reflects on advocacy for AAPI community as Miss Northern States

Alexandra Skores, Managing Editor April 27, 2021

In the closet of University of Iowa alumna Rebecca Chia, there is a bright, blue trumpet dress, with a dazzling open back made with sheer edges. For many, a dress like that would be worn to a ball...

Dean of the UI College of Education Daniel Clay addresses spectators and answers questions at the Levitt Center for University Advancement on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Clay is one of four finalists to become the next president of the University of Iowa.

Finalist Daniel Clay takes ‘no-nonsense’ approach to leadership

Rylee Wilson and Katie Ann McCarver April 27, 2021

This profile of Daniel Clay is one of a series of profiles on the four finalists for the University of Iowa presidency. The head Hawkeye, slated to be announced on Friday, will oversee a 31,730-student,...

Georgia State University Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Wendy Hensel speaks during the third UI Presidential Forum in the Levitt Center for University Advancement, Monday, April 19, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Hensel is the third of four candidates vying for the UI presidential position. (The Daily Iowan/The Daily Iowan via AP, Pool)

Finalist Wendy Hensel brings record of diversity, equity, and inclusion work from time as Georgia State University provost

Sabine Martin and Kelsey Harrell April 27, 2021

This is profile on Wendy Hensel is one in a series of profiles on the four finalists for the University of Iowa presidency. The next head Hawkeye, slated to be announced on Friday, will oversee a 31,730-student,...

The indoor pool at Mercer Park Aquatic Center on Monday, April 12, 2021. The center is located at 2701 Bradford Dr.

Johnson County pools prepare for second COVID-19 summer, struggle to find staff

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter April 26, 2021

As Johnson County pools prepare to open their doors for the second summer of COVID-19, lead staffers are struggling to find lifeguards. City of Coralville Aquatics Supervisor Faron VanNostrand said...

Photo Illustration by Raquele Decker.

Context Culture: Current and former Hawkeyes developing new app and platform

Mary Hartel, News Reporter April 25, 2021

Three students who met at the University of Iowa just before the pandemic are developing an app called Context Culture, dedicated to story-based cross-cultural communications and learning. In the...

University of Iowa Presidential Candidate Barbara Wilson addresses the audience during the second UI Presidential Forum in the Levitt Center for University Advancement on Monday, April 10, 2021. Wilson is currently the executive vice president and vice president for Academic Affairs for the University of Illinois System.

Student focused: UI Presidential Finalist Barbara Wilson’s career embraces building connections as a higher education leader

Rachel Schilke and Eleanor Hildebrandt April 25, 2021

Editor's note: This profile on Barbara Wilson, of the University of Illinois Systems, is one of a series of profiles on the four finalists for the University of Iowa presidency. The Daily Iowan also published...

University of Iowa Presidential Candidate Hari Osofsky answers a question at a public forum, Monday, April 10, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Osofsky currently serves as dean of Penn State’s Law and the Penn State School of International Affairs.

Finalist Hari Osofsky brings ‘infectious’ energy to deanship

Sarah Watson and Caleb McCullough April 25, 2021

Editor's note: This profile on Hari Osofsky, of Penn State, is one of a series of profiles on the four finalists for the University of Iowa presidency. The DI also published a profile on Barbara Wilson,...

Campus Buildings and Grounds Vertical File. University of Iowa Archives. Contributed.

Westlawn, current home to Student Health, to be torn down

Sabine Martin, News Reporter April 25, 2021

Standing with a castle-like presence on the University of Iowa’s west side of campus, Westlawn, the current location for UI Student Health, has a rich history dating back to 1919. More than a...

Illustration by Paige Ho.

What are the next steps in the University of Iowa president search?

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor April 25, 2021

Iowa's next head Hawkeye is slated to be announced later this week. The presidential search committee will meet to discuss the four finalists for the University of Iowa presidency and campus feedback....