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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

A sapling is seen in Court Hill Park on Thursday, April 29, 2021. In a conference Tuesday morning, more than 180 Iowa science faculty and 32 colleges endorsed the 14th annual Iowa Climate Statement.

Iowa researchers release 14th annual Iowa Climate Statement

Brianna Brands, News Reporter October 9, 2024

The newest annual Iowa Climate Statement was endorsed by 184 Iowa science faculty and 32 colleges and universities. This statement is the 14th edition describing the impacts Iowans are experiencing...

Board of Regents members listen to a free speech training update during a board meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Building in Ames on Sept. 18.

‘It’s about rural Iowa’: UIHC looks to address high cancer rates across the state

Zoe Smith, News Reporter October 8, 2024

“We aren’t just concerned about cancer in Iowa City but also across the state,” University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson said during an Oct. 8 Iowa Board of Regents meeting. The special...

Board of regents president Sherry Bates listens to a finance presentation during a board meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Building in Ames on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. The University of Iowa’s new School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability plans to bring together students, faculty, and researchers interested in sustainability, sciences and the environment.

A look at the UI’s plan for a new School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability

Kate Perez, News Reporter October 7, 2024

For the last four years, the University of Iowa has declared its intention to integrate sustainability into its teaching, research, and public engagement missions. It’s following through on that promise...

Dr. Beth Livingston poses for a portrait in her office on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. Livingston’s online program ‘Abuse is not Love’ provides education on domestic abuse.

Tippie researcher assists global domestic abuse prevention program

Evan Watson, News Reporter October 7, 2024

Four years ago, a professor and researcher at the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business began working with a nonprofit program spawned from Yves Saint Laurent, a French fashion and beauty...

The Truman Capote Award for Literary Criticism recipient, Gene Andrew Jarrett, speaks with peers during the Truman Capote Award Ceremony and Reception in the Senate Chambers at The Old Capitol on Oct. 2. Jarrett won the award for his biography of Paul Laurence Dunbar; the $30,000 annual award is the largest cash prize for English-language literary criticism.

Iowa Writers’ Workshop presents $30,000 Truman Capote Award

Miranda Davis, News Reporter October 3, 2024

On an ordinary day, between messages from colleagues on campus and strangers from beyond the hallowed walls of Princeton University, Dean of Faculty and William S. Tod Professor of English Gene Jarrett...

The Public Policy Research Building is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. The Public Policy Center and the Iowa Social Science Research Center will combine to become the Center for Social Science Innovation.

New UI Center for Social Science Innovation

Madison Schuler, News Reporter October 2, 2024

The University of Iowa recently announced the new Center for Social Science Innovation after receiving approval from the Iowa Board of Regents in September. In December of 2023, a team from the...

Iowa Writer Workshop graduate, m.s. RedCherries answers questions about her poetry collection, "mother," during a reading at Prairie Lights bookstore in Iowa City on Sept. 26. RedCherries explained the inspiration and creative process that went into writing her book.

UI Writer’s Workshop graduates, professors announced as National Book Award finalists

Miranda Davis, News Reporter October 1, 2024

For decades the University of Iowa Writer’s Workshop has catapulted writers into successful, fulfilling careers. Based in the Dey House, at 507 N Clinton St., the program has helped five new writers...

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson looks at fidget toys that are available to students during the Student Disability Services Lounge Open House on Sept. 24, 2024. The lounge is in room 1101 of the University Capitol Center and is open to all students. It was created to provide an inclusive and low sensitivity environment for students on campus.

UI President Barbara Wilson dedicates lounge to Student Disability Services

Bri Brands, News Reporter October 1, 2024

Located in Room 1101 of the Old Capitol Town Center, a new lounge dedicated to Student Disability Services is open to any student at the University of Iowa. UI President Barbara Wilson spoke to...

Boyd Law Building is seen on the University of Iowa campus on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024. First-time test-takers for the bar exam had high passing rates.

University of Iowa produces remarkable first-time bar passage rates

Miranda Davis, News Reporter September 29, 2024

The University of Iowa College of Law recently announced that they achieved monumental results for graduates on the State of Iowa Bar Exam. On the July 2024 test, students attained a 98 percent...

Van Allen Hall is seen on Monday, November 18, 2019. Van Allen is the home of the physics and astronomy department.

UI researchers receive over $700,000 grant from NASA

Madison Schuler, News Reporter September 29, 2024

The University of Iowa Physics and Astronomy Department recently announced a team of researchers, led by professors Gregory Howes and Daniel McGinnis, who will investigate how turbulence in the solar...

Portrait of Christine Hensley

Gov. Reynolds appoints new member to Iowa Board of Regents

Evan Watson, News Reporter September 26, 2024

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds appointed Christine Hensley to the Iowa Board of Regents, announced in a release from the Governor’s office on Thursday.  An attendee of Drake University and St. Joseph...

Professor Martin Grace speaks during an interview in his office in the Pappajohn Business Building in Iowa City on Thursday, Sept. 12. Grace is one of several "transformational hires" brought on by the University. He previously taught at Georgia State and Temple University.

Transformational Hiring Program continues to foster exceptionalism at the UI

Evan Watson, News Reporter September 24, 2024

Two new faculty hires at the University of Iowa demonstrate its continued dedication to exceptionalism. Oct. 1 will mark the first day of work for two new faculty members hired by the UI from its Transformational...