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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

University of Iowa student Montala Carruthers poses for a portrait on Monday, Nov.1, 2021.

UI students consider the benefits between a HBCU vs a predominantly white institution

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter November 2, 2021

For over two weeks, students at Howard University, a historically Black university located in Washington D.C., have camped outside the campus’ Blackburn Center to protest reports of rodent infestations,...

University of Iowa Professor David Ryfe poses for a portrait in the Adler Journalism and Mass Communication Building on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021.

Associate Dean for the Natural, Mathematical, and Social Sciences search: David Ryfe to focus on communication, faculty support, retention

Rachel Schilke, Senior Print Editor November 2, 2021

Current director of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication David Ryfe provided a “toolkit for change” based on communication between faculty and the University of Iowa administration during...

University of Iowa Professor David Ryfe poses for a portrait in the Adler Journalism and Mass Communication Building on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021.

UI schools and departments release COVID-19 statements encouraging mask and vaccine mandates

Kate Perez, News Reporter October 31, 2021

Multiple departments and schools at the University of Iowa have released statements encouraging UI administration and the state Board of Regents to implement campus-wide vaccine and mask mandates. The...

The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021.

UI Faculty Senate says vaccine, mask mandates could be coming for employees in response to federal requirements

Kate Perez, News Reporter October 27, 2021

The University of Iowa Faculty Senate said Tuesday the UI administration has suggested that vaccine and mask mandates could be coming for UI staff, but state Board of Regents Senior Communications...

University of Iowa faculty convene virtually for a meeting Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. (Gabby Drees/The Daily Iowan)

UI Faculty Senate discusses revisions to UI operations manual policies

Kate Perez, News Reporter October 26, 2021

The University of Iowa Faculty Senate discussed proposed changes for two UI Operations Manual policies, III.10 Faculty Tracks and III.29 Faculty Dispute Procedures, at its Tuesday meeting. Doris...

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson answers questions during an interview with The Daily Iowan on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2021. At the interview, Wilson addressed the challenges and highlights she has encountered during her three months of presidency, campus safety, her relationship with the Board of Regents, how the university handled the sexual assault allegations against Phi Gamma Delta, her goals with USG, and more.

Q&A with President Barbara Wilson

DI staff October 14, 2021

The Daily Iowan sat down with University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson on Wednesday for her first interview since assuming office in Jessup Hall. During her first three months on campus, Wilson...

The University of Iowa Office of Student Financial Aid is seen at the Old Capitol Mall on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021. (Gabby Drees/The Daily Iowan)

COVID-19 relief funds now available for international students

Kate Perez, News Reporter October 14, 2021

The University of Iowa received its highest sum of Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund funding than previous years to distribute to students with exceptional financial need. Previous rounds of...

Photo illustration by Cecilia Shearon.

UI faces shrinking talent pool, significant market challenges as the pandemic continues

Kate Perez, News Reporter October 13, 2021

The University of Iowa faces a shrinking talent pool of potential workers as the pandemic continues. The significant market challenges the UI is experiencing are the same ones occurring across all...

A University of Iowa faculty council meeting is held at the University Capitol Centre in the Old Capitol Mall on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021.

Executive order requiring COVID-19 vaccinations, workplace safety protocols could impact UI faculty

Kate Perez, News Reporter October 13, 2021

The University of Iowa Faculty Council is awaiting administrative action after a Sept. 9 executive order from President Joe Biden required COVID-19 vaccinations for federal contractor employees by...

Burge Market Place is seen on Monday Oct. 11, 2021. (Raquele Decker/The Daily Iowan)

University of Iowa Housing and Dining struggles to staff on-campus jobs

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, News Reporter October 12, 2021

The University of Iowa is facing a campus-wide staffing shortage this semester. University Housing and Dining is especially feeling the effects of the shortage. A majority of University Housing...

University of Iowa graduate student Hadley Galbraith poses for a portrait at the Scott Boulevard UI Urgent Care on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021. Galbraith plans to get the covid booster shot later this year.

University of Iowa faculty, teaching assistants eligible for COVID-19 booster shots

Kate Perez, News Reporter October 6, 2021

Faculty and teaching assistants at the University of Iowa are eligible to receive the COVID-19 booster shots with new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines that identify education staff...

The John Pappajohn Business Building on a sunny afternoon on Sept. 1, 2021.

Pappajohn family contributes $10 million to entrepreneurial centers

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter October 4, 2021

John and Mary Pappajohn will contribute $10 million to five university entrepreneurial centers in their names across the state of Iowa with the goal of make Iowa one of the most entrepreneurial states...

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