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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

Board of Regents President Michael Richards listens to a speaker during the state of Iowa Board of Regents meeting in Reiman Ballroom at the Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021.

Regents to still conduct DEI study after anti-DEI bill dies

Natalie Miller, News Reporter April 25, 2023

The state Board of Regents continues to study diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at all regent institutions after recent DEI bills in the Iowa Legislature didn’t move forward. House...

Burge Residence hall in Iowa City Iowa on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022.

Regents approve 4 percent increase for 2023-24 UI housing and dining plans

Natalie Miller, News Reporter April 20, 2023

The state Board of Regents approved a proposed 4.2 percent rate increase on the most popular residence halls and meal plans for all regent universities beginning this summer and into the 2023-2024...

A damaged house is seen at the corner of Old Oak Ridge and Highway F62 in Hills, Iowa on Saturday, April 1, 2023 after a tornado went through parts of the town on Friday. The tornado impacted a new development in the city of 902 people.

UI receives approval for tornado damage repair emergency contract

Kate Perez, News Editor April 20, 2023

RELATED: UI to request to terminate two degrees  The University of Iowa received the state Board of Regents’s approval to start renovating a university building in Coralville that was damaged...

Board of Regents president Mike Richards is seen during the board of regents meeting on April 6, 2021 at the Alumni Center at Iowa State University. The Board of Regents looked over requests and plans from the University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State University, the Iowa school for the deaf, and the University of Iowa.

UI to pursue seven projects capital across campus

Kate Perez, News Editor April 20, 2023

RELATED: UI requests approval to raze Pride Alliance Center, South Quadrangle building The University of Iowa received approval from the state Board of Regents to move ahead with plans for seven...

Regent Jim Lindenmayer clasps his hands at a Board of Regents meeting at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021.

UI Health Care to take over Siouxland residency program

Kate Perez, News Editor April 20, 2023

RELATED: UI Health Care to request to take over Siouxland residency program  University of Iowa Health Care will take over a family residency practice in Sioux City following approval from the...

The University Of Iowa Pride Alliance Center, or the Pride House, is seen on Monday, March 29, 2021. The center is located at 125 Grand Ave Ct.

UI to raze Pride Alliance Center, South Quadrangle building

Kate Perez, News Editor April 20, 2023

RELATED: UI to request to terminate two degrees  The University of Iowa will raze the Pride Alliance Center and the South Quadrangle buildings to make way for a new academic building on the west...

The Boyd Law Building is seen in Iowa City on Sunday Nov. 6, 2022.

UI to terminate two degrees

Kate Perez, News Editor April 20, 2023

The University of Iowa will terminate two bachelors of science degrees because of less demand for the programs.  The two programs approved for termination by the state Board of Regents Thursday...

Board of Regents president Michael Richard and president pro tem Sherry Bates listen at the Iowa Board of Regents meeting hosted at the University of Northern Iowa on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022.

UI Health Care to request to take over Siouxland residency program

Alejandro Rojas and Kate Perez April 18, 2023

University of Iowa Health Care is set to take over a family residency practice in Sioux City soon, pending approval from the state Board of Regents.  The practice is currently run by the Siouxland...

University of Iowa faculty senate president Teresa Marshall speaks during the Board of Regents meeting at the Alumni Center at Iowa State University on April 6, 2021. The Board of Regents looked over requests and plans from the University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State University, the Iowa school for the deaf, and the University of Iowa.

UI Hospitals and Clinics to add new short-term patient unit

Jack Moore, News Reporter April 18, 2023

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics will open a new short-stay unit this month that addresses and shortens patients’ wait times in the emergency department.  In a presentation to the...

Bob Olson looks at the ground while helping sister-in-law Nancy Roselund cleanup her property in Hills, Iowa on Saturday, April 1, 2023 after a tornado went through parts of the town on Friday. The tornado impacted a new development in the city of 902 people.

UI seeks approval for tornado damage repair emergency contract

Archie Wagner, News Reporter April 17, 2023

The University of Iowa is seeking the state Board of Regents’s approval to start the process to renovate a university building in Coralville that was damaged by a tornado in March. If passed,...

A barn stands by a cornfield near American Legion Road in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022.

UI joins college network supporting enrollment of rural students

Jack Moore, News Reporter April 13, 2023

Prospective college students from rural communities will be given access to campuses across the U.S., including the University of Iowa. The UI and 15 other colleges will be part of the STARS College...

Board of Regents president Michael Richard and president pro tem Sherry Bates listen at the Iowa Board of Regents meeting hosted at the University of Northern Iowa on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022.

UI to request to terminate two degrees

Kate Perez, News Editor April 12, 2023

The University of Iowa is requesting to terminate two bachelors of science degrees, citing less demand for the programs. The two programs being considered for termination are the bachelor of science...

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