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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

Photo of Marissa Mueller. Contributed.

Iowa Track and Field’s Marissa Mueller awarded Rhodes Scholarship

Chris Werner, Sports Reporter December 2, 2020

Every high-level athlete has reached “the zone” at least once in their sporting lives. Iowa javelin thrower Marissa Mueller entered that zone on Nov. 21, but she wasn’t competing on the infield....

A University of Iowa College of Dentistry student poses for a portrait in the Adler Journalism Building on Sunday Nov. 29, 2020.

‘Isolated and anxious:’ University of Iowa dental students react to an email thread and remarks made within their college

Alexandra Skores, Managing Editor December 1, 2020

On Oct. 19, Megha Puranam was sitting in her classroom rotating through her clinics as a third-year University of Iowa dental student. While waiting for patients to arrive, she observed conversations...

University of Iowa senior engineering students, Jake Robinson and Logan O’Brien pose for a portrait in the Seamans Center in downtown Iowa City on Wednesday, November 17th, 2020. Due to complication with COVID-19, they current class of graduating seniors will not have an in-person presentation at the end of the semester to showcase their capstone project, which is an important networking event for graduating seniors.

University of Iowa engineering majors prepare to showcase capstone project virtually, missing networking opportunities

Brian Grace, News Reporter December 1, 2020

Logan O’Brien and a group of his friends toured the mechanical engineering projects at a showcase last year in the Main Library. As a mechanical engineering student, O'Brien knew he’d be working...

University of Iowa dieticians offer advice as disordered eating habits rise during pandemic

University of Iowa dieticians offer advice as disordered eating habits rise during pandemic

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter November 30, 2020

As COVID-19 has caused people to remain at home and modify daily routines, many have developed unhealthy eating habits by eating too much or not enough. Dieticians at the University of Iowa recommend...

The University of Iowa Department of Public Safety is housed in the Old Capitol Mall.

Current chief of police, police captain to begin as interim co-directors of University of Iowa Department of Public Safety Dec. 1

Rachel Schilke, News Editor November 29, 2020

The University of Iowa has appointed two interim co-directors of the UI Department of Public Safety after current director Scott Beckner announced he will retire in December. Current chief of...

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University of Iowa professor offers students Thanksgiving meals

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter November 21, 2020

The holidays are an opportunity for professors to momentarily step away from their teaching duties and gather with their family. But when University of Iowa Communications Professor Elizabeth Pearce...

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

University of Iowa sees drop in international student enrollment

Mary Hartel, News Reporter November 19, 2020

International student enrollment at the University of Iowa has shrunk 45 percent in the last five years, according to the state Board of Regents. The decline was expected, and is part of an ongoing...

A Test Iowa site is seen on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020 at 5455 Kirkwood Blvd S.W. in Cedar Rapids.

Where can University of Iowa students get a COVID-19 test?

November 19, 2020

University of Iowa Student Health and University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics currently have the capacity to test individuals who are symptomatic or individuals who are considered to be a close contact...

Tippie College of Business Building is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020.

Amy Kristof-Brown named new dean of University of Iowa Tippie College of Business

Claire Benson, News Reporter November 19, 2020

The University of Iowa announced this morning that Amy Kristof-Brown, current senior associate dean and Henry B. Tippie Research Professor of Management in the Tippie College of Business, will take...

A University of Iowa Cambus, driving on South Riverside Drive on Nov. 18, has a wave decal on top of the bus to wave to kids when it drives by Stead Family’s Children Hospital.

‘Iowa wave’ is installed on five Cambus rooftops

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter November 18, 2020

What started as an idea in a Facebook group soon became reality after Cambus managers installed waving hand graphics onto Cambus roofs, representing the university’s famous ‘Iowa Wave’ tradition. The...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

UI Office of the Vice President for Research postpones in-person research

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter November 18, 2020

The University of Iowa Office of the Vice President for Research announced on Wednesday that it will be postponing non-essential in-person research visits in UI Hospitals and Clinics until further...

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’...

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