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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

Faculty say University of Iowa unprepared in COVID-19 response

Faculty say University of Iowa unprepared in COVID-19 response

Claire Benson, News Reporter September 2, 2020

University of Iowa professors and instructors are questioning the university’s preparedness and response to COVID-19 as case counts have passed 1,000 on campus since students arrived. Adjunct...

Unisex collection kits are packaged for distribution at the Hologic Inc. plant on June 17, 2019, in San Diego. Hologic is the first in the U.S. to win FDA approval to test for mycoplasma genitalium, a bacteria of growing concern nationwide. (Sam Hodgson/San Diego Union-Tribune/TNS)

STD tracing in Iowa disrupted as COVID-19 cases rise

Sabine Martin, News Reporter September 2, 2020

Shannon Wood normally traces STD cases in Iowa, but the specialist in the Iowa Department of Public Health’s Sexually Transmitted Disease Program has changed tactics. From April through August, she’s...

The University of Iowa Pharmacy Building is seen during a media tour on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2020.

University of Iowa researchers use implant to induce bone regeneration in diabetic patients

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter September 2, 2020

Researchers at the University of Iowa are developing an implant that helps induce bone formation in patients with diabetes. Aliasger Salem, UI College of Pharmacy Bighley Chair, is using a multi-functional...

Photo Illustration by Hannah Kinson

Students, instructors, pick up the phone to call in sick, demand virtual learning

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter September 2, 2020

For hundreds of students at the University of Iowa, yesterday was a sick day. A coalition of undergraduate students, graduate students, instructors, faculty, and staff encouraged students and faculty...

Interim Associate Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Elizabeth Tovar (above) talks about ways faculty can address racial discrimination within the campus Community. The faculty council also talked about COVID-19 spreading around the Iowa City Area.

UI Faculty Council discusses need to recruit and retain underrepresented faculty and staff

Alexandra Skores, Managing Editor September 2, 2020

The University of Iowa Faculty Council discussed concerns for recruiting and retaining diverse faculty members. The conversation comes after the departure of many Hawkeye leaders over the last year...

Faculty Council President Joseph Yockey speaks on a Zoom call on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020.

University of Iowa Faculty Council discusses ‘sick-out’ to be held on Wednesday

Sabine Martin, News Reporter September 2, 2020

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Iowa, tensions are rising between the University of Iowa administration and faculty members. On Wednesday, Sept. 2, UI faculty and students are planning to...

Photo illustration of Julia Eadler by Abigail McDaniel

UI Students share the mental implications that come with receiving positive test results

Mary Hartel, News Reporter September 2, 2020

As cases continue to rise at the University of Iowa, students who’ve tested positive for the virus told The Daily Iowan perceptions of the virus changed after receiving a positive test result, though...

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

UI Faculty Council discusses utilizing P3 allocations to accommodate financial pressure

Alexandra Skores, Managing Editor September 1, 2020

University of Iowa faculty discussed the possibility of allowing the public/private partnership grant to open up in order to accommodate for fiscal pressure on the institution in a virtual Faculty...

Director for Student Wellbeing and Harm Reduction Initiatives Tanya Villhauer speaks in an interview with The Daily Iowan on Feb. 21, 2019.

Student-led initiative promotes health during pandemic

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter September 1, 2020

A group of students on campus are spearheading a Peer Leader Initiative to encourage students to practice healthy habits to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Senior Behavioral Health Consultant...

Classroom 105 at the EPB- English-Philosophy Building 251 W Iowa Ave. Sits empty. As seen on Friday Aug. 28, 2020.

Sickout organizers advocate for online classes, provost urges faculty to stay in class

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter September 1, 2020

“Call in sick so we don’t get sick.” That’s what organizers of the Sept. 2 sickout are asking of University of Iowa students and faculty, with the hopes of getting the UI to move all classes...

Blurry shadow and silhouette of mother and child at zebra crossing.

UI researchers using virtual reality to study ways children cross streets

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter September 1, 2020

Psychology and Computer Science researchers at the University of Iowa are collaborating to use virtual reality to study how children can safely cross the road. UI postdoctoral scholar Elizabeth...

Van Allen Hall is seen on Monday, November 18, 2019. Van Allen is the home of the physics and astronomy department.

UI biology lab classes adapt to promote student safety

John Reasoner, News Reporter September 1, 2020

Despite classes at the University of Iowa looking different than in past years, the UI Department of Biology has modified laboratory work to allow for proper social distancing and sanitation, while...

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