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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

A miscanthus grass field is seen west from downtown Iowa City on Melrose Ave on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022.

UI among top universities in using sustainable energy

Cooper Worth, News Reporter February 16, 2022

The University of Iowa was recognized as one of the top institutions in the country in using sustainable energy by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The UI is listed on several of the EPA’s...

The Old Capitol Dome is seen on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022. Bids for the Old Capitol’s gold leaf dome to be redone will be accepted on Feb. 8 and will cost an estimated $505,000.

Majority of students feel comfortable expressing their opinions, Board of Regents survey finds

Rylee Wilson, Managing Editor February 16, 2022

The state Board of Regents has received the results of the first free speech survey it commissioned across Iowa’s three public universities — and the results found that most students feel comfortable...

 Kevin Kregel, the Executive Vice President and Provost for the University of Iowa, poses for a portrait on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022.

High Impact Hiring Initiative spends millions to recruit, retain UI faculty

Kate Perez, News Reporter February 15, 2022

The High Impact Hiring Initiative at the University of Iowa has provided over $4 million in the past year for the recruitment and retention of faculty, providing funds to recruit 18 new faculty members...

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson answers a question in an interview with The Daily Iowan on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022.

UI President Barbara Wilson talks free speech, faculty recruitment

DI Staff February 15, 2022

The Daily Iowan sat down with University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson on Monday four weeks into the spring semester. With the university closing in on its 175th anniversary, Wilson spoke on the...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

UI to receive $70 million gift for health care expansion, biggest in university history

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Editor February 15, 2022

The University of Iowa will receive $70 million to fund a new patient care building for the university’s hospitals and clinics. The gift is the largest in the UI’s 175-year history and comes...

Calvin Hall, where the Office of Admissions for the University of Iowa is located, sits in the sun on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022.

Scholarships remain available for prospective UI students with or without ACT/SAT scores

Kate Perez, News Reporter February 14, 2022

ACT and SAT scores are no longer required to qualify for certain scholarships at the University of Iowa, but admissions staff say test scores can still help set students apart when competing for funds. On...

Radha Velamuri poses for a portrait on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022 in the PappaJohn Biomedical Discovery building at the University of Iowa in Iowa City.

Celebrating student research | Radha Velamuri seeks answers on chronic stressors using neurological research

Samantha Bielema, News Reporter February 13, 2022

Radha Velamuri has always been interested in science, as she and her family have struggled with health issues in the past. She said that was one of her biggest influences to go into medicine. Her...

University of Iowa students work behind the scenes for Super Bowl LVI

University of Iowa students work behind the scenes for Super Bowl LVI

Madeleine Willis, News Reporter February 10, 2022

The University of Iowa’s sport and recreation management program is sending eight students to work at one of the nation's largest sporting events this weekend, Super Bowl LVI. UI sport and recreation...

Bill Nye signs event posters for an after-show VIP meeting before Extreme Weather: A Conversation with Bill Nye at the U.S. Cellular Center on April 1, 2019. (Angeli Wright/awright@citizen-times.com)

Bill Nye the Science Guy’s lecture rescheduled for April 26

Kate Perez, News Reporter February 9, 2022

Renowned TV science educator Bill Nye's long-awaited visit to campus has been set for April 26 at 7:30 p.m. After being canceled in 2020 because of COVID-19 and again postponed in 2021 due to scheduling...

UI Wild director David Conrads poses with a hawk at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Feb. 9, 2022.

UI School of the Wild looks to expand statewide

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter February 9, 2022

The School of the Wild, a program through the University of Iowa College of Education, is looking to expand across the state of Iowa, providing students with outdoor learning opportunities. For...

Daniel Aschheim, the consulate general of Israel to the Midwest, visited Iowa City for 
the first time. On Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022, in the University of Iowa international 
program’s office.

Deputy Consul General, Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest meets with Iowa City, UI leaders

Josie Fischels, Managing Editor February 9, 2022

Deputy Consul General, Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest Daniel Aschheim visited Iowa City this week, speaking with several community leaders during his stay. Part of an outreach program...

The Old Capitol Building is seen on Monday, March 1, 2021.

University of Iowa creates more programs to strengthen faculty recruitment, retention efforts

Kate Perez, News Reporter February 9, 2022

The University of Iowa has implemented new programs to recruit stronger faculty and retain those already strong within the system, Provost Kevin Kregel said in a presentation at the UI Faculty Senate...

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