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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 of Iowa President Bruce Harreld speaks during a virtual interview with Daily Iowan staff members on Tuesday, September 29, 2020.

Harreld says University of Iowa should not bank on a vaccine for next semester, expects to remain mostly online

Sabine Martin, News Reporter September 29, 2020

As students adjust to the COVID-19 afflicted fall semester at the University of Iowa, UI president Bruce Harreld said the spring semester will likely look very similar to the fall. Harreld said...

The University of Iowas College of Law is seen Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020.

University of Iowa College of Law welcomes most diverse class in its history

Rylee Wilson, News Editor September 29, 2020

The University of Iowa College of Law is welcoming its most diverse class in its 155-year history, with 25 percent of students in the class of 2023 identifying as a minority. That’s a jump from...

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

University of Iowa reports sexual assault at fraternity

Rylee Wilson, News Editor September 29, 2020

The University of Iowa reported it received a report of a sexual assault.  The reported assault occurred Sept. 26 at a fraternity, according to an email from the Department of Public Safety sent Monday...

Madison Bennett and Kimberly Obee, both second year MFA candidates at the Center for the Book, evaluate colors for a project Bennett is working on. The University of Iowa Center for the Book is located in North Hall and has machinery for printing, pressing, paper making, and more. Many MFA and some undergraduate students spend time in this studio for school and creativity.

UI Center for the Book takes on $2.5 million fundraising challenge

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter September 28, 2020

Tim Barrett, a papermaker at the University of Iowa’s Center for the Book, recently retired. But in his absence, he is working alongside the center with goal of raising $5 million to continue...

Photo of Celine Kusnadi, UI Class of 2020 graduate. Contributed.

Former UI international student Celine Kusnadi balances positions while status remains uncertain

Mary Hartel, News Reporter September 27, 2020

Celine Kusnadi was frantically seeking a job and conducting informational interviews in May. The University of Iowa graduate from Jarkarta, Indonesia, needed to find work that related to her major...

Cambuses pick up and drop off passengers at the WCTC stop on Monday, April 20, 2020.

Cambus updates sanitation procedures, implements UV lights and daily disinfecting

Claire Benson, News Reporter September 27, 2020

Cambus transit systems recently updated their daily sanitation procedures in light of health and safety concerns brought on by COVID-19, as a primary service of public transportation service in Iowa...

The University of Iowa Admission Visitors Center, which is located in the Pomerantz Career Center, is pictured on Sept. 27, 2020. With no certainty that campus tours will be in person due to COVID-19, the University finds new ways to recruit the class of 2025 including zoom meetings and virtual visits.

University of Iowa admissions recruits the class of 2025 virtually

Caitlin Crome, News Reporter September 27, 2020

As prospective students begin applying to the University of Iowa for fall 2021, normal campus groups that tour around the Pentacrest and eat at a dining hall, will tour the campus virtually this year. With...

The University Counseling Services office is seen in the Old Capital Mall on Monday, February 17, 2020.

UI counseling services data shows no significant increase in reported student mental-health symptoms despite COVID-19

Clinton Garlock, News Reporter September 24, 2020

The University of Iowa University Counseling Service (UCS) recently compiled the mental-health data it shares with the Center for Collegiate Mental Health to analyze any trends arising from student...

Photo Illustration by Raquele Decker

Graduate college creating campaign to promote equity among graduate students

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter September 24, 2020

The University of Iowa Graduate College is creating a fundraising campaign to help provide technology resources for marginalized and low-income students, as many are struggling to find appropriate...

The Asian Pacific American Cultural Center  is seen Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020.

University of Iowa cultural centers create sense of community virtually during COVID-19

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter September 24, 2020

When Isabela Flores first walked into the Latino Native American Cultural Center last fall, she felt safe and valued. Just a year later, she’s taking on the position of the LNACC’s interim coordinator...

The Hawk the Vote website is seen on Monday, Sept. 14, 2020.

University of Iowa, local civic engagement orgs to host a virtual voter-engagement summit

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter September 24, 2020

The University of Iowa is virtually hosting the 2020 Iowa Voter Summit on Friday in collaboration with the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, Iowa Campus Compact and the Students Learn Student Vote...

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Racial and Social Justice Meeting was held over Zoom on September 23rd. The meeting included a few presentations and covered racial justice programs in Iowa’s past and present.

University of Iowa CLAS dedicating year to recognizing racial injustice, implicit bias on campus

Claire Benson, News Reporter September 24, 2020

The University of Iowa’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences centered its theme for this school year around pursuing racial justice with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The college’s...

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