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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

Regents 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.

Iowa regents implement 30-day university-sponsored international travel ban, effective immediately

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter March 5, 2020

The state Board of Regents announced Thursday it is canceling all university-sponsored international travel for faculty, staff, and students for 30 days effective immediately because of concerns related...

University of Iowa officials speak during a media availability event at the IMU on March 4, 2020. The university officials spoke to reporters about the UI's actions regarding coronavirus.

Email to Tippie students says University of Iowa instructors are prepared to hold classes online in case coronavirus spreads

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief March 4, 2020

An email sent to Tippie College of Business students from an associate dean on Monday said instructors are preparing for novel coronavirus in Iowa City and would possibly cancel some class meetings...

Airport employees wear masks as a precaution against the spread of the new coronavirus COVID-19 as they work at the Sao Paulo International Airport in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020.

UI cancels Italy study-abroad programs amid coronavirus concerns

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter March 2, 2020

A sharp increase in cases of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus in Italy has caused the University of Iowa to suspend its long-standing CIMBA Italy program and a number of UI-affiliated programs located in the...

Airport employees wear masks as a precaution against the spread of the new coronavirus COVID-19 as they work at the Sao Paulo International Airport in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020.

Amid rising coronavirus fears, UI cancels programs in South Korea, takes on role in testing

Charles Peckman, Senior Reporter February 28, 2020

Although no cases of coronavirus have been reported in Iowa so far, the University of Iowa has issued further restrictions to study-abroad programs to countries impacted by the virus and is preparing...

Epidemiologist Jorge Salinas talks about the spread of coronavirus during the World Canvas discussion about Coronavirus on Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 at the Old Town Capitol Mall.

UI panel discusses response, concerns on coronavirus

Mary Hartel, News Reporter February 23, 2020

Four University of Iowa experts gathered for a panel Feb. 21 at the University Capitol Center to address common concerns and misperceptions pertaining to the coronavirus, emphasizing campus efforts...

The University of Iowa Study abroad office is seen on Monday, October 21st, 2019. (Tate Hildyard/The Daily Iowan)

UI cancels international programs to China this semester due to coronavirus

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter February 5, 2020

An outbreak of the coronavirus in China has prompted University of Iowa officials to suspend university-sponsored international programs involving travel to and from China for this semester, with the...