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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

Anna Peach and Delaney Behning, lead volunteers at The University of Iowa Food Pantry, stock shelves on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024. The food pantry has received an 89 percent increase in visits over the past year. It is located on the bottom floor of the Iowa Memorial Union.

UI food pantry visitor rate continues to rise

Ella Knickerbocker, News Reporter February 15, 2024

Since transferring to a new space in the Iowa Memorial Union in August, the University of Iowa food pantry has seen visiting rates skyrocket 89 percent after reopening.     Data collected and provided...

Mayflower Residence Hall is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.

UI to keep Mayflower student housing open for 2024-25 academic year pending sale

Sabine Martin, Executive Editor February 15, 2024

  This is a developing story. Check back for updates.  University of Iowa students will continue to live in Mayflower Residence Hall during the next academic year. The residence hall, which...

Ann Campbell poses for a portrait in her office at the Pappajohn Business Building in Iowa City on Feb. 14, 2024.

UI Tippie researchers find package deliveries can be made more efficient by walking

Grace Olson, News Reporter February 14, 2024

Researchers at the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business are the first in the nation to assess the efficiency of driving on package delivery routes. The research found that if drivers take less...

An out of service sign is seen on the door of the third-floor men's bathroom in the Tippie College of Business building in Iowa City on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024.

Water line breaks in south wing of UI Tippie College of Business building, causes extensive damage

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter February 14, 2024

Some University of Iowa business students’ classes were moved online Tuesday and Wednesday after a water line broke in the Tippie College of Business Pappajohn Business Building Monday night. The water...

Er-wei Bai and Tyler Bell, professors of The College of Engineering at University of Iowa, demonstrate DINA, an artificial intelligence advisor, on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. DINA is a departmental intelligent neutral advisor created to guide electrical and computer engineering students in information related to undergraduate programs offered at the university.

UI College of Engineering develops AI chatbot to answer advising questions

Grace Olson, News Reporter February 13, 2024

Professors at the University of Iowa College of Engineering are embracing the use of artificial intelligence technology through the creation of a chatbot that can academically advise engineering students. Assistant...

Dentistry students help a patient at the Geriatrics and Special Needs Clinic in the UI College of Dentistry on Thursday, Feb. 8th. Dr. Leonardo Marchini and his students designed an app to help older patients with oral care.

UI College of Dentistry launches app for caregivers and nursing homes

Grace Olson, News Reporter February 13, 2024

Researchers at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry developed an app that walks caregivers through providing oral hygiene care for people with dementia and older adults. With the help...

Honors Program Director and Brain and Biological Sciences Professor Shaun Vecera talks about the new changes to the housing for honors undergraduate housing in The Blank Honors Center on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024.

UI honors housing to move to Catlett Residence Hall in fall amid looming Mayflower sale

Theron Luett, News Reporter February 12, 2024

Starting in fall, University of Iowa honors students will call Catlett Residence Hall their new home instead of Daum Residence Hall. UI Housing and Dining made the decision to accommodate limited...

The Voxman Music Building is seen on Monday, Feb. 23, 2021.

Former university orchestra conductor files harassment, discrimination lawsuit against University of Iowa

Sanya Sami, News Reporter February 11, 2024

Mélisse Brunet, a former University of Iowa School of Music conductor and assistant professor, sued the UI reportedly for sexual harassment, gender-based discrimination, retaliation, and unequal pay...

The English-Philosophy Building at the University of Iowa is pictured on April 5, 2021.

UI students help design English, creative writing departmental merchandise

Ella Knickerbocker, News Reporter February 8, 2024

Whether it’s women’s basketball sweatshirts or classic University of Iowa crewnecks, students around campus are constantly seen wearing UI apparel. The UI’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences...

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UI Evans Scholarship golf caddy student program growing

Addie Zaputil, News Reporter February 6, 2024

A national program for student golf caddies is growing at the University of Iowa. The Evans Scholarship Foundation supports college students, including 10 UI students, who work as golf caddies...

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988 line increases helpline usage for local mental health crisis services

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 4, 2024

Local mental health crisis organizations have reported a significant uptick in the use of their services in the year and a half since the National Suicide Prevention Line rebranded to its three-digit...

The Kirkwood Community College Regional Center at the University of Iowa is seen on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023.

UI, Kirkwood Community College create pathway for next generation of elementary education teachers

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter February 1, 2024

The University of Iowa and Kirkwood Community College started a partnership in August 2023 that provides a seamless transition between the two schools for students seeking elementary education licensure. Mark...