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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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First-hand experiences of Asian American racism in the age of COVID-19

Hannah Pinski, Opinions Columnist October 27, 2020

My name is Hannah Maree Eun Pinski. My middle name is shortened from Eunme — the Korean name I was given before I was adopted from South Korea at four months old. At age nine when I was attending...

The Daily Iowan newsroom is seen on Feb. 26, 2019.

Submit an idea or artwork to Amplify

The Daily Iowan is accepting submissions for our community and culture section, Amplify. Amplify works to heighten underrepresented voices within the Iowa City community. We look for stories and art...

Illustration by Kate Doolittle

Coming Out: University of Iowa students share their stories

Jenna Post, Arts Reporter October 13, 2020

On the night before my first day of high school, my mom said her church warned her of the mandatory health class I was enrolled in, saying it would teach us that being gay is OK. My teacher never...

University of Iowa Interim Associate Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Liz Tovar, poses for a portrait on Oct. 7.

UI Interim VP for Diversity Equity and Inclusion looking to expand initiatives at Iowa

Mary Hartel, News Reporter October 11, 2020

Following her appointment to Interim Associate Vice President for Diversity Equity and Inclusion at the University of Iowa, Liz Tovar said she is focusing on the division’s support, communication,...

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

University of Iowa will halt diversity, equity, and inclusion training after White House Executive Order

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor October 5, 2020

The University of Iowa will temporarily halt diversity, equity, and inclusion training provided by federal contractors and federal grantees after evaluating a White House Executive Order that aims...

Students embrace hidden disabilities

Students embrace hidden disabilities

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor September 29, 2020

I was diagnosed with bipolar II disorder a little over a year ago, just a month before the most important academic and professional year of my life. As the politics editor of The Daily Iowan during...

The University of Iowa's 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 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.

CLAS hosts webinar discussing past and present racial and social justice movements in Iowa

Claire Benson, News Reporter September 24, 2020

The University of Iowa’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences hosted a webinar on Wednesday, covering social justice movements as part of its theme year of focused racial equity. The college hosted...

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Students form new organization to bring Caribbean and South American students together

Samantha Murray, News Reporter September 22, 2020

The new University of Iowa student organization, Vybz, brings together students of South American and Caribbean descent. Despite the struggles of being unable to meet in person, Vybz continues to recruit...

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

University of Iowa Tippie College of Business creates new DEI position

Mary Hartel, News Reporter September 22, 2020

As a part of its action plan and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative, the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business created a new faculty fellow position and named Michele Williams as the...

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Standing Together: Latinx communities voice their support for Black lives

Mary Hartel and Alexandra Skores September 15, 2020

Latinx Heritage Month begins at a time like no other in modern history. Calls for racial justice ring out across the country as Black lives are continuously lost at the hands of law enforcement — and...

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Tippie Associate Director of DEI inducted into the Iowa Latino Hall of Fame

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter September 15, 2020

University of Iowa Tippie College of Business faculty member Gabriela Rivera, who was recently inducted into the Iowa Latino Hall of Fame, aims to serve as a welcoming and inspiring role model for...