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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

The Old Capitol Building is seen on Monday, March 1, 2021.

University of Iowa adds new certificate to help students pursue planning, public affairs

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter March 14, 2021

After hearing students’ interest in public affairs and planning, a new certificate will be offered to allow undergraduates to focus on a program that previously heavily focused on graduate students. Fifty-six...

Rod Lehnertz, age six, and his brother meet Los Angeles Dodgers play-by-play voice, Vin Scully in 1971. Scully later signed the image in 2003, “Hi Rod don’t give up on your dreams. God bless, Vin Scully” on the top right corner of the image.

From behind the mic, UI administrator shares his public announcing talents

Sabine Martin, News Reporter March 14, 2021

Rod Lehnertz says he has the best seat in the house at University of Iowa wrestling meets. His place is next to the mat, as the team’s public address announcer. Notorious for livening up a crowd...

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

Regents approve collective bargaining agreements with UI unions

Rachel Schilke and Caleb McCullough March 12, 2021

The state Board of Regents ratified labor contracts with three unions at its institutions on Friday, approving a 1.3 percent annual pay increase for each union.  The contracts were approved with...

Photo of Teresa Treat. Contributed.

University of Iowa professor develops strategies to prevent sexual assault on college campuses

Brady Osborne, News Reporter March 11, 2021

New research conducted by a professor at the University of Iowa, which aimed to determine key causes and prevention methods for sexual assault, investigated four previously-established primary causes...

Photo of Lindsey Cook (left) and Kayla Duffy (right). Contributed.

Two best friends and alumni from UI Tippie College of Business find jobs working at same entertainment company Cameo

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter March 11, 2021

Two University of Iowa alum who were best friends in undergraduate are now coworkers at the same entertainment company, Cameo, and attest their success to connections made through the university. Kayla...

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.

Iowa public universities’ international travel ban lifted by Board of Regents a year later

Sabine Martin, News Reporter March 11, 2021

The state Board of Regents lifted the international travel ban of all faculty, staff, and students for regent-governed universities on Thursday morning.  The university-sponsored ban was set in...

The Old Capitol building is seen from the T. Anne Cleary on Feb. 10, 2021.

University of Iowa to invite presidential candidates to campus beginning April 12, regents to select UI president April 30

Sabine Martin, News Reporter March 11, 2021

The next University of Iowa president will be selected on April 30 by the state Board of Regents.  Up to four finalists will be invited to the UI’s campus from April 12 to 23 for hybrid and on-campus...

The Old Capital Building is seen on March 4, 2020. (Emily Wangen/The Daily Iowan)

University of Iowa begins search for new faculty ombudsperson

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter March 11, 2021

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld has designated Professor Emeritus Susan R. Johnson as chair of the committee set to conduct an internal search for a new Faculty Ombudsperson.  The new...

UI names Sara Sanders permanent dean of College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

UI names Sara Sanders permanent dean of College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Caleb McCullough, Managing Editor March 11, 2021

Interim dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Sara Sanders has been named to the role permanently after serving as an interim since July 2020. Sanders was named to the interim role after...

The Center for Student Involvement and Leadership is seen on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018.

University of Iowa Service Learning courses continue virtually

Samantha Murray, News Reporter March 10, 2021

The University of Iowa’s community service classes, which sometimes coincide with service trips over spring break, are continuing to complete service projects despite in-person restrictions and mostly...

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

Additional COVID-19 emergency funds available for students starting next week

Rylee Wilson, News Editor March 10, 2021

Additional funds through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund will be available to University of Iowa students on March 15.  According to a campus-wide email sent Wednesday, applications...

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

University of Iowa issues crime report for two reports of sexual assault

Drew Sullivan, News Reporter March 8, 2021

The University of Iowa officials have received two reports of sexual assault. On Monday afternoon, the UI Department of Public Safety issued a crime report in a campus-wide email following two reports...