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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

The Daily Iowan

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University of Iowa students study abroad despite COVID-19 restrictions

Kate Perez, News Reporter February 8, 2022

When Carmela Furio flew to Italy this spring for their semester studying abroad, they had a packet of files  with them on the plane in case they were stopped when trying to enter the country. Furio,...

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UI’s Master of Midwifery program to supply nurse-midwives to rural populations

Anthony Neri, News Reporter February 8, 2022

Those seeking to become nurse-midwives can now study at the University of Iowa. The UI Master of Midwifery program, approved by the state Board of Regents in September of last year, is currently...

The University of Iowa Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offices on Thursday, Feb 3, 2022.

UI division of diversity, equity, and inclusion changes the name of two popular centers

Alliyah Lipsit, News Reporter February 7, 2022

Two prominent programs in the University of Iowa’s Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion have undergone name changes this spring. The Center for Diversity and Enrichment will now be referred...

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UI professor develops website to teach health narratives in Spanish, English

Cooper Worth, News Reporter February 7, 2022

University of Iowa professor Kristine Muñoz received a National Endowment for the Humanities grant to fund a website that offers health narratives in both English and Spanish. Muñoz, who is a...

Contributed photo of Moala Bannavti.

UI’s next strategic plan aims to emphasize underrepresented minority retention, recruitment

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter February 7, 2022

The University of Iowa is hosting listening sessions and focus groups for its 2022-27 strategic plan, aiming to increase the retention and recruitment of underrepresented minority community members...

The Old Capitol dome is seen on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022.

UI professors violated ethics policy, free speech, investigation finds

Rylee Wilson, Managing Editor February 3, 2022

An investigation found that three University of Iowa professors violated the university’s ethics policy after threatening a graduate student with discipline because of remarks he made that fellow...

Authors Melissa Febos and Donika Kelly pose for a portrait holding each other’s books in the English Philosophy Building at the University of Iowa on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022. Both Kelly and Febos have been named finalists in the 2022 National Book Critics Awards for the books. Febos’ book, “Girlhood,” explores the narrative women are taught on what it means to be female. “The Renunciations,” by Kelly, is a series of poems about the journey of one’s self during trauma. The awards will be presented virtually in March. (Grace Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Two UI professors recognized as finalists for national book award

Cooper Worth, News Reporter February 1, 2022

Writers and partners Donika Kelly and Melissa Febos are finalists for the 2021 National Book Critics Circle Awards. Kelly and Febos, University of Iowa assistant and associate professors of English,...

SAT and ACT books are shown in the Iowa City Public Library on Monday, 31, 2022.

Regents’ new ACT/SAT policy aim to give prospective students flexibility

Kate Perez, News Reporter February 1, 2022

The state Board of Regents has decided to make test-optional policies permanent for admission to Iowa’s public universities, and some incoming students say the stress of application season is lessening...

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

State Board of Regents to announce required free speech training

Kate Perez, News Reporter February 1, 2022

University of Iowa students, staff, and faculty will need to complete a free speech training by the end of the spring semester, President Barbara Wilson announced in an email on Tuesday. Wilson...

Photo illustration by Lillie Hawker.

UI expands COVID-19 testing for students with at-home tests

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter January 30, 2022

The University of Iowa has expanded COVID-19 testing availability for students. The university purchased thousands of tests to expand options and capacity among students across campus, Undergraduate...

A building mug of the State Hygienic Lab located in Coralville, Iowa, is seen on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022.

State Hygienic Laboratory set to expand with CDC grant

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, News Reporter January 30, 2022

The University of Iowa State Hygienic Laboratory is set to expand before July 2023, after two years of responding to COVID-19. The state Board of Regents approved the expansion at its Jan. 12 meeting. Rod...

Director of the School of Art and Art History DEI Committee, Isabel Barbuzza, poses for a portrait on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2022.

DEI initiatives to increase underrepresented UI student success in the arts

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter January 27, 2022

To continue community dialogue on diversity and increase underrepresented student success in the arts, the University of Iowa School of Art and Art History is launching two major initiatives funded...