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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

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,...

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

The University of Iowa to continue in-person learning despite below zero windchill

Sabine Martin, News Reporter February 15, 2021

As snow covers roofs of Iowa City buildings and homes, the University of Iowa will continue in-person learning despite negative winter temperatures.  The University Northern Iowa and Iowa State...

Mayflower Residence Hall is seen Friday, Sept. 15, 2017.

University of Iowa pilots COVID-19 wastewater testing

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter February 14, 2021

The University of Iowa is beginning its COVID-19 wastewater testing pilot to help identify virus trends on campus. While the process is very new, the testing program will first focus on residence...

Pandemic Paramours: Valentine’s Day in Iowa City

Pandemic Paramours: Valentine’s Day in Iowa City

Ailis McCardle, News Reporter February 14, 2021

Students and businesses across Iowa City are reimagining Valentine’s Day in a time marked by social distance, from limited dinner reservations and special carry-out packages to smaller, at-home gatherings. Several...

The Daily Iowan is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Daily Iowan named Newspaper of the Year in state competition for second time

February 13, 2021

The Iowa Newspaper Association named The Daily Iowan Iowa's 2021 Newspaper of the Year in a statewide contest on Thursday. It's the Iowa Newspaper Association's top honor, which the DI won for...

Catlett Dining Hall as seen on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017.

University of Iowa to offer seating for campus dining, reports new COVID-19 cases

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter February 12, 2021

The University of Iowa will begin offering limited, socially-distanced dine-in-seating at Burge, Catlett, and Hillcrest residence halls. "Seating will be limited to allow for appropriate social...

Bails that were made from the after product of the corn harvest wait in a field for pickup on Oct. 12, 2020. (Jeff Sigmund/Daily Iowan)

College of Public Health examines mental health challenges for farmers

Samantha Murray, News Reporter February 10, 2021

University of Iowa College of Public Health professors studying farmers’ mental health are finding that the effects of COVID-19 on Iowa farmers are one segment of a combination of forces that impact...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

International honors society Phi Beta Delta returns to University of Iowa

Ailis McCardle, News Reporter February 10, 2021

No one knows how long it has been since a chapter of Phi Beta Delta Honors Society for International Scholars was active at the University of Iowa, but the organization returned to the UI campus with...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa diversity, equity, inclusion committee embarks on forming next strategic plan

Sabine Martin, News Reporter February 9, 2021

As the University of Iowa's diversity, equity, and inclusion two-year action plan wraps up this year, campus officials are gathering campus input for a new roadmap for diversity, equity, and inclusion...

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