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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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Retired UI professor Miriam Gilbert shares expertise of Shakespeare to all generations

Julia Rhodes, News Reporter October 18, 2023

Former University of Iowa professor Miriam Gilbert, who retired in 2013, is still sharing her expertise of Shakespeare to all generations right from her retirement residence. Gilbert’s interest...

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson speaks with reporters from The Daily Iowan in Jessup Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023.

Q&A | UI President Barbara Wilson talks Iowa women’s basketball, political division on campus

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter October 17, 2023

The Daily Iowan sat down with the University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson Tuesday to talk about Crossover at Kinnick, college rankings, and Mercy Iowa City appropriations. The interview has been...

State Board of Regents members lead a meeting in Iowa City on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

State of Iowa provides $6.5 million to fund scholarships for high need majors

Grace Olson, News Reporter October 17, 2023

Thousands of new nurses and teachers will need to enter the workforce each year across Iowa to improve an ongoing worker shortage. The University of Iowa is facing the shortages head-on with a new...

A University of Iowa classroom is seen in the Visual Arts Building on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023. Professor Steve McGuire teaches a bike-making class in the Visual Arts building in Iowa City and has for over a decade. McGuire and his students traveled to Germany to show their work this semester.

Students design, build bikes from scratch in UI class

Olivia Gamertsfelder, News Reporter October 17, 2023

Some University of Iowa students work on plain metal frames and transform them into colorful and unique bikes every semester. The course, which melds engineering and art, has a long waitlist of students. Offered...

The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City on Tuesday April, 25, 2023.

UI raises $1.5 billion, plans to get $3 billion with alumni, donors in new campaign

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter October 17, 2023

University of Iowa officials announced its campaign Tuesday to raise $3 billion in support for the university at all levels. The university already raised half of the funds.   UI President Barbara...

Mercy Hospital is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 12, 2023.

Final losing bid for Mercy Iowa City was $28 million for University of Iowa

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor October 16, 2023

The final bid from the University of Iowa to buy Mercy Iowa City was $28 million, said Denise Jamieson, vice president of medical affairs and dean of the Carver College of Medicine on Monday. Preston...

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UI College of Pharmacy Dean Donald Letendre to step down after 17 years

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter October 11, 2023

Donald Letendre, the current longest-serving dean at the University of Iowa, is stepping down this summer after 17 years in his position.  Letendre is stepping down in summer 2024 as dean of the...

Solar panels are seen on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021.

Iowa climate experts push for more solar energy

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter October 10, 2023

As Iowa comes out of one of the hottest summers of the year with major heat records set in in July and August, the focus for Iowa’s 13th annual climate statement is to expand the use of solar energy. The...

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UI physicist Allison Jaynes breaks barriers, wins two prestigious awards

Grace Olson, News Reporter October 9, 2023

In a male-dominated field, University of Iowa space and plasma physics associate professor Allison Jaynes faces inequity without hesitation. Jaynes recently won the Katherine E. Weimer Award for women...

Mercy Hospital is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 12, 2023.

Mercy Iowa City assets to go to auction after competing bid made

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor October 3, 2023

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics’ acquisition of Mercy Iowa City remains uncertain after a competing bid was made on Monday. The UI made the initial bid of $20 million to acquire the...

State Board of Regents Greta Rouse, JC Risewick, and Robert Cramer prepare during a three minute intermission at a Board of Regents meeting in Iowa City on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

State Board of Regents to ask Iowa Legislature for added $1 million in appropriations

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter September 28, 2023

The state Board of Regents approved a motion to add $1 million to their proposal for state appropriations Thursday to expand mental health resources for the three regent universities. Regent Abby Crow...

Board of Regents Executive Director Mark Braun, President Michael Richards, and President Pro Tem Sherry Bates lead a Board of Regents meeting in Iowa City on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

Regent universities to publish dashboard showing median income, debt for graduates

Liam Halawith, Senior News and Politics Editor September 28, 2023

The Iowa Board of Regents announced plans to publish dashboards containing median post-graduation income and student loan payments during a presentation at the regents’ meeting Thursday. The dashboard...