![University of Iowa alum, Rebecca Chia, poses for a portrait on the Pentacrest on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Chia graduated with a degree in criminology and sociology, is the creator of the social initiative platform RealizASIANS and is the Princess of America Miss Northern States.](https://dailyiowan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/TOP-14-900x600.jpg)
UI alum Rebecca Chia reflects on advocacy for AAPI community as Miss Northern States
Alexandra Skores, Managing Editor
• April 28, 2021
![Photo Illustration by Raquele Decker.](https://dailyiowan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/podcast-900x600.jpg)
Context Culture: Current and former Hawkeyes developing new app and platform
Mary Hartel, News Reporter
• April 25, 2021
![Items from the University of Iowa's Special Collections and University Archives are seen as part of a collection honoring the 50th anniversary of the Latino Native American Cultural Center.](https://dailyiowan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/TOP-9-900x600.jpg)
‘You have a place’: Latinx and Native American students celebrate 50 years of the Latino Native American Cultural Center
Alexandra Skores, Managing Editor
• April 20, 2021
![Aluna-Aro Olaniyi (left) and Cherish Cornett (right) discuss how to lay out the boards for the design of the boxes on Sunday, April 11, 2021. The boxes will be used to grow vegetables in a community garden located behind the Afro-House.](https://dailyiowan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/TOP-4-900x600.jpg)
Afro House breaks ground on student-led community garden
Marco Oceguera, News Reporter
• April 11, 2021
![The QT Closet Drop Off box is seen at Peterson Residence Hall on April 8, 2021. The Queer Trans Clothing Closet was created by the Pride Alliance Center to offer free gender-affirming clothing for the Iowa City Area. The first pop-up will take place next week at the Pride House.](https://dailyiowan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/popupclothes-1-900x600.jpg)
Pride Alliance Center to hold Queer Trans popup clothing closet next week
Lily Rosen Marvin, News Reporter
• April 8, 2021
![Contributed photo of Lori Adams, professor within the Biology Department.](https://dailyiowan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Untitled-1-900x600.jpg)
University of Iowa biology professor wins inaugural DEI award
Samantha Murray, News Reporter
• April 8, 2021
![University of Iowa Executive Officer and Associate Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Liz Tovar, speaks during an Iowa Board of Regents meeting on Wednesday, April 7. Tovar answered questions related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)](https://dailyiowan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/BOR-DEI-LizTovar-WEB-900x600.jpg)
Tovar: diversity, equity, and inclusion to be ‘core pillar’ in next UI strategic plan
Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter
• April 7, 2021
![Community members speak during the Trans Day of Visibility rally at the Pentacrest on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. The event was put on by the LGBTQ Iowa Archives and Library, and featured chalking and speeches by members of the community.](https://dailyiowan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/TransVisibilityWEB-900x600.jpg)
‘Trans rights are human rights’: Students, community members gather to celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility
Rachel Schilke, News Editor
• March 31, 2021
![Contributed by Crystal Pound](https://dailyiowan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/UILawAlumCONT-900x600.jpg)
UI Law alumni create nonprofit to educate the community on Fourth Amendment rights
Drew Sullivan, News Reporter
• March 24, 2021