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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

The Old Capitol Building is seen on the first day of 2023 fall classes in Iowa City on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023.

UI sees slight increase in total student enrollment this fall

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter September 7, 2023

The University of Iowa’s total student enrollment slightly increased this semester, according to a report released Thursday morning. Total student enrollment rates increased by 27 students since...

Construction worker Jordan Walker works on a construction project for a new Starbucks location at the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023.

UI continues with multiple capital improvement projects as part of ten-year master plan

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter August 29, 2023

After receiving approval from the state Board of Regents earlier this year, the University of Iowa is making headway on construction as part of its 10-year master plan. Part of this master plan...

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 launch survey to collect community feedback

Archie Wagner, Amplify Editor August 22, 2023

A survey by the members of the diversity, equity, and inclusion study group of the state Board of Regents was sent out to students and faculty of Iowa’s three regent universities on Aug. 7 as the...

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics main building is seen in Iowa City on Feb. 21, 2023.

Regents approve UI’s $20 million bid to acquire Mercy Iowa City

Liam Halawith, Senior Politics Editor August 8, 2023

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.  University of Iowa Health Care’s acquisition of Mercy Iowa City will quickly move to bankruptcy court following a unanimous vote by the state...

Photo Illustration by Cody Blissett

US Supreme Court’s decision to overrule loan forgiveness and affirmative action will have an effect on UI students

Ellie Heeren and Hannah Janson July 11, 2023

On June 29, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down affirmative action for college admissions. The following Friday, June 30, it struck down Biden’s student loan forgiveness program. In the midst...

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

Mayflower Hall and its future — Inside the $45 million price

Parker Jones and Hannah Janson July 1, 2023

For the first time in four decades, Mayflower Residence Hall is back on the market, and it’s worth a pretty penny. Iowa City real estate broker Jeff Edberg of Lepic-Kroeger Realtors, who has worked...

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

UI’s Mayflower Residence Hall receives listing price on realtor website

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor June 21, 2023

Mayflower Residence Hall, the University of Iowa’s dorm that was put up for sale, has received a realtor listing. A listing for the dorm can be found on Realtor.com, which currently lists 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 raises tuition rates, mandatory fees for students

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor June 14, 2023

The state Board of Regents announced Wednesday that tuition at Iowa’s three state universities would be increased by 3.5 percent. The increase affects the next academic year, with classes beginning...

Photo contributed by Chris Brewer.

UI announces new vice president of medical affairs and dean of Carver College of Medicine

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor May 23, 2023

The University of Iowa announced Tuesday, May 23 that it selected Denise Jamieson to be the next vice president of medical affairs and dean of the Carver College of Medicine at the UI. It ends the...

A tassel sits on a graduates head during the University of Iowa's spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, May 13, 2023. The ceremony marks one of two Liberal Arts and Sciences ceremonies.

Photos: 2023 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Commencement Ceremony

Ayrton Breckenridge, Films Editor May 13, 2023

Graduates were recognized during the University of Iowa's spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday. The ceremony marks one of two...

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

Regents to consider tuition increases at Iowa’s three public universities

Archie Wagner, News Reporter May 9, 2023

Students at Iowa’s three regent universities could be subject to a 3.5 percent tuition and fee increase for the 2023-24 academic year. The state Board of Regents received a proposal that outlines...

University of Iowa's student Disability Services Office is seen on September 3, 2020.

UI Disability Cultural Space undergoing planning for implementation

Archie Wagner, News Reporter May 4, 2023

The University of Iowa is working to create a space on campus for students with disabilities, according to UI President Barbara Wilson. Wilson said in an interview with The Daily Iowan Tuesday that...