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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

Regent President Mike Richards listens during the state Board of Regents meeting at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls on Friday, November 15, 2018.

Board of Regents President says tuition will not increase in the spring

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter November 18, 2020

The state Board of Regents will not increase tuition for students in the spring semester, but will return to it’s five-year tuition increase plan in fall 2021. During regent President Mike Richards’...

Old Capital as seen on April 13, 2020.

Students face tough choices as Thanksgiving break and a virtual instruction period coincide with virus outbreaks

DI Staff November 17, 2020

As fall break approaches, University of Iowa students are torn between traveling home – and potentially exposing family members or themselves to COVID-19 – or remaining in Iowa City, missing the...

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.

University of Iowa International Programs embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion during International Education Week

Mary Hartel, News Reporter November 17, 2020

Amid COVID-19 chaos – rising cases, closing borders, tighter travel restrictions, and global animosity – University of Iowa International Programs is using International Education Week to recognize...

Community and international affairs advocate Sarah Lande receives University of Iowa’s International Impact Award

Community and international affairs advocate Sarah Lande receives University of Iowa’s International Impact Award

Samantha Murray, News Reporter November 16, 2020

University of Iowa alum Sarah Lande, 82, received the 2020 UI International Impact Award Monday for her diplomatic work to strengthen ties between Iowa and China. Lande was one of three recipients...

Iowa City Police Department vehicles are seen on July 9, 2019.

University of Iowa Reimagining Campus Safety Action Committee to hold town hall meetings

Claire Benson, News Reporter November 12, 2020

A 26-member committee tasked with “reimagining” campus safety will hold a series of public townhall meetings in February 2021. The UI created the Reimagining Campus Safety Action Committee,...

Photo Illustration by Raquele Decker

University of Iowa student highlighting locations in Iowa City gains following on TikTok

Sabine Martin, News Reporter November 12, 2020

After several months of making content on TikTok, University of Iowa junior Ryan Price had a surreal moment that changed his life. Price was sitting in his bedroom in Council Bluffs, Iowa last winter...

David Skorton (right) answers a question from UI Graduate College dean John Keller during An Evening with David Skorton at Hancher Auditorium on Thursday, Mar. 30, 2017.
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Former University of Iowa president David Skorton named to Joe Biden transition team

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor November 12, 2020

Former University of Iowa President David Skorton, who led the UI from 2003-2006, will serve on an Arts and Humanities agencies review team for the Joe Biden Kamala Harris transition team. He'll...

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

Regents name UI Presidential Search Committee members

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter November 11, 2020

The University of Iowa is continuing its search for the next top Hawkeye by announcing its Presidential Search Committee members — who will be tasked with selecting finalists for the next president...

The Tippie College of Business is seen on Monday, January 27th, 2020.

Advisers help first year students adjust to college virtually

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter November 11, 2020

University of Iowa first year students are nearing the end of their first semester in college. As they do, academic advisers have been helping them through an unusual college experience and are now...

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

UI reports 74 new self-reported positive COVID-19 cases

Claire Benson, News Reporter November 11, 2020

The University of Iowa reported 54 new positive self-reported cases of COVID-19 among UI students, and 20 new positive self-reported cases among UI employees on Wednesday, Nov. 11. This recent influx...

Troops to Teachers helps veterans transition from military service to the classroom

Troops to Teachers helps veterans transition from military service to the classroom

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter November 11, 2020

UI senior Elias Varon enlisted in the Marines before attending the University of Iowa to pursue a degree in Elementary Education — and now helps other veterans in the College of Education as a rep...

N. William Hines Dean and Professor of Law, Kevin Washburn poses for a portrait at the Boyd Law Building on Tuesday, September 29th, 2020.

UI College of Law Dean takes leave to join Joe Biden’s transition agency review team

Rachel Schilke, News Editor November 11, 2020

Kevin Washburn, dean of the University of Iowa College of Law, is taking temporary leave for federal public service to aid president-elect Joe Biden’s transition until December, leading the U.S....

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