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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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Newly elected vice president of the Association for Asian Studies Dr. Hyaeweol Choi poses for a portrait at Gilmore Hall on Feb. 15, 2023.

UI gender studies department remains open after debate

Kate Perez and Anna Mitchell March 13, 2025

Members of the University of Iowa’s Department of Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality Studies have felt a mix of emotions in the last four months — fear, excitement, disappointment, and determination...

Contributed by Delaney Behning.

Women flock to political science degrees following recent political turmoil

Chloe Oppelt, News Reporter March 13, 2025

The political science field has been growing, and the number of women in politics has increased along with it.  Recent UI graduate Delaney Behning just completed her bachelor’s degree in political...

The Old Capitol Building is seen on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024.

COGS reports UI departments revising graduate student admissions

Grace Olson, News Editor March 13, 2025

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. According to a release from the Campaign to Organize Graduate Students at the University of Iowa, Ph.D. and Masters students were informed of...

The entrance of the University of Iowa's Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion office is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2023.

UI to close division of Access, Opportunity, and Diversity on March 27

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor March 13, 2025

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.  The University of Iowa announced Thursday that the Division of Access, Opportunity, and Diversity will be permanently closed on March 27 under...

Board of Regents members listen to a free speech training update during a board meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Building in Ames on Sept. 18.

Meet the newest student member on the Iowa Board of Regents

Anna Mitchell, News Reporter March 12, 2025

Lucy Gipple, a first-year student at the University of Northern Iowa, sat in on her first Iowa Board of Regents meeting on Feb. 27. Despite being anxious to get started, Gipple said she had a satisfying...

Council members sort through the agenda during a faculty council meeting inside the Old Capitol Centre on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024.

UI Faculty Council passes faculty policy revision for tenure review

Evan Watson, Assistant News Editor March 11, 2025

The University of Iowa Faculty Council voted to pass a revision to a section of the university’s faculty policy, which has been in the works since May, in a regular meeting Tuesday. The policy...

The Iowa Memorial Union is seen on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022.

IMU modernization project delayed as students weigh in on impact

Jacob Calvin, News Reporter March 10, 2025

This year marks the 100th year since the University of Iowa Iowa Memorial Union was constructed. In 2008, the building temporarily closed for flood mitigation and hasn’t undergone a major construction...

The government of the Chronic Health Alliance club poses for a portrait during a bracelet making meeting in the Student Disability Services lounge in the University Capitol Centre on March 7, 2025. Left to right: Kathleen Belz, Sarah Winternitz, Shay Petter.

UI club advocates for students with chronic illnesses

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter March 9, 2025

The Hawkeye Chronic Health Alliance organization at the University of Iowa is a resource for students to have a safe space and gain support if they have or know someone with a chronic illness or to...

Rallygoers hold up signs during a Stand Up For Science rally on the Pentacrest on Friday, March 7, 2025. The rally was one of many being held nationally to protest against the Trump administration’s “censorship and political interference” in scientific research. Speakers at the event encouraged attendees to chant, cheer, and call their representatives. Live music was performed by the band Second Half.

UI Pentacrest filled with hundreds of demonstrators for “Stand up for Science” protest

Emma Jane, News Reporter March 9, 2025

Holding signs with messages such as “Cap Elon, not the NIH” and “Iowa is Raising Pigs Smarter than the Ones in Office,” hundreds of demonstrators gathered at the University of Iowa Pentacrest...

The Latino Native American Cultural Center is seen on 308 Melrose Ave on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. The Native American Council is no longer being recognized by the University of Iowa.

Members of recently disbanded UI diversity councils express pain, urge protest

Emma Jane, News Reporter March 4, 2025

Following the University of Iowa’s decision to no longer recognize its eight diversity councils on Feb. 17, former council members expressed heartbreak over the value they said these councils provided...

The Office of Student Financial Aid is seen in Iowa City on Feb. 21, 2025. Located in the University Capital Centre, the office is the go to place for any questions related to students’ financial aid.

Potential changes to the Department of Education and federal student aid raise concern among the UI student body

Anna Mitchell, News Reporter March 4, 2025

During his campaign, President Donald Trump vowed to bring massive changes to the U.S. Department of Education. These changes could include consolidating the department dramatically or dismantling...

Danny Wilcox Frazier introduces a presentation of The Daily’s Iowan’s newest workshop book, USA 3.0, in Adler Journalism Building on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. The photo book is a collaboration between the Daily Iowan Documentary Workshop, the VII Foundation, and the School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

DI Documentary Workshop to release photography book in collaboration with VII Foundation

Isobel Perez, News Reporter March 4, 2025

For the past five months, The Daily Iowan Documentary Workshop, in collaboration with The VII Foundation and the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication, has produced a photo book...