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The Daily Iowan

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

The Daily Iowan

The College of Nursing Building is seen on Thursday, March 3, 2022.

Two UI College of Nursing programs recognized nationally for innovation

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor June 26, 2025

Two University of Iowa College of Nursing programs received national recognition from the American Academy of Nursing for their innovation in nursing on Thursday. The UI became the first program to receive...

Boyd Law Building is seen on the University of Iowa campus on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024.

UI College of Law officially names Todd Pettys, long-time faculty member, as dean

Chloe Oppelt, News Reporter June 17, 2025

The University of Iowa announced earlier this month that it would name long-term faculty member Todd Pettys as dean for a limited term of two years until they find a replacement after a national search...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seen on April 2, 2022.

UIHC to have “honest conversation about the feasibility” of new inpatient tower with looming federal funding cuts

Liam Halawith, Summer Editor June 11, 2025

University of Iowa Healthcare executives will have to have an “honest conversation about the feasibility” of a new inpatient tower that is expected to cost $1.5 billion for its construction, UI...

A Venezuelan flag is seen during a Unidos event at the Latin Native American Cultural Center on April 30, 2025. This is one of the final living learning community events for Unidos, as the floor will be discontinued for the 2025-2026 school year.

Students reflect on time at LLCs before closure

Genevieve DiChiara, News Reporter May 8, 2025

Following widespread anti-DEI legislation and mandates that have resulted in millions of dollars in cuts, office closures, job eliminations, and reductions in programming and training across Iowa’s...

Young Fever fans pose for a portrait before an Indiana Fever preseason matchup against the Brazilian women’s national team at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on May 4. Former Hawkeye Caitlin Clark scored 16 points during the game.

Caitlin Clark entertains frenzy of fans in Carver homecoming

Riley Dunn, Digital Editor May 6, 2025

When Olivia Tanke first saw Caitlin Clark play in Carver-Hawkeye Arena, the WNBA superstar was still in college, having not yet gone on her back-to-back tournament runs with the Iowa women’s basketball...

President Donald Trump watches during finals of the NCAA Men's Wrestling Championship at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pa., on Saturday, March. 22, 2025.

International students receive support from courts and organizations amid lawsuit

Isobel Perez, News Reporter May 5, 2025

As federal authorities are scrutinizing student visas across the country, Iowa immigration attorneys and organizations are advocating for students impacted by the revocations. This comes as immigration...

Members of the Iowa Faculty Senate meet at the University Capitol Centre in Iowa City on Tuesday Jan. 28, 2025.

UI Faculty Senate elects new VP and secretary

Isobel Perez, News Reporter April 29, 2025

The University of Iowa Faculty Senate elected Craig Just as Faculty Senate vice president and Naomi Greyser as secretary for the 2025-26 academic year at the council’s final meeting of the 2024-25...

Protesters gather and hold up signs in the back of the meeting room during a board meeting in Ames, Iowa on April 23, 2025.

Students, community members gather in protest at Iowa State University during Regents meeting

Shreya Reddy, Audience Editor April 23, 2025

AMES — The voices of students and community members alike rang through the Alumni Center at Iowa State University Wednesday. Echoes of “Diversity is a fact. Inclusion is a choice,” “Who...

The Carver College of Medicine is pictured on April 4, 2018.

Regents approve closure of six UI Carver College of Medicine specialty graduate programs

Shreya Reddy, Audience Editor April 23, 2025

AMES — The Iowa Board of Regents approved the closure of six specialty graduate programs at the University of Iowa at their meeting Wednesday. The programs include:  MS and Ph.D. in Anatomy...

David Barker, a regent, speaks at the Iowa Board of Regents meeting hosted at the University of Northern Iowa on Sept. 15, 2022.

Iowa Board of Regents approves masters of science degrees in audiology, speech language pathology

Shreya Reddy, Audience Editor April 23, 2025

AMES — The Iowa Board of Regents approved the University of Iowa’s request to add two masters of science programs at their meeting Wednesday.  The regents also approved the UI’s request to...

Iowa board of regents member Jim Lindenmayer looks at his screen during a board meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Building in Ames on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024.

Regent Jim Lindenmayer term to expire in one week’s time

Shreya Reddy, Audience Editor April 23, 2025

Longtime Iowa Board of Regents member Jim Lindenmayer will see an end to his seven-year tenure following his appointment by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds in June of 2018. Lindenmayer has served as a higher...

Fans wait outside of the Iowa Memorial Union before a Brittany Broski lecture hosted by the University of Iowa Lecture Committee in the I.M.U. on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. A new master plan for the University of Iowa includes renovations to the I.M.U.

IMU to see renovations following Iowa Regents’ approval

Shreya Reddy, Audience Editor April 23, 2025

AMES — The Iowa Board of Regents approved the University of Iowa’s request to renovate the Iowa Memorial Union, or IMU, a longstanding structure and student hub built in 1925. The 100-year-old...