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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

Old Capital as seen on April 13, 2020.

University of Iowa student leaders offer feedback while university searches for new president

Brian Grace, News Reporter December 11, 2020

University of Iowa students voiced that they hoped to see more focus on student interaction and support from the next UI president during the first of three listening posts hosted by the UI presidential...

J. Martin Scholtz of Texas A&M College of Medicine speaks during the Vice President of research candidate forum on Thursday, February 14, 2019. Scholtz is the first candidate in the search.

COVID-19 pauses University of Iowa strategic plan

Sabine Martin, News Reporter December 8, 2020

The University of Iowa’s next five-year strategic plan has been put on pause 18 months from the original timeline, as long-term effects from the pandemic have yet to become clear. Planning for...

Montse Fuentes speaks during the provost forum on Thursday, February 7, 2019.

Former University of Iowa Provost Montserrat Fuentes named president of Catholic liberal arts university in Austin

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor December 5, 2020

St. Edward's University, a private Catholic liberal arts university in Austin, Texas, named former University of Iowa executive vice president and provost Montserrat Fuentes as its next president. Fuentes...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld and Interim Provost Sue Curry listen to a presentation during an Iowa Board of Regents meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, June 6, 2019. The Regents voted in favor of a four percent tuition increase starting in the fall semester of 2019.

University of Iowa Presidential Search Committee introduces search timeline, selection of UI president set for April 30

Sabine Martin and Eleanor Hildebrandt December 4, 2020

The search for the next University of Iowa president could wrap up as soon as April 30, according to a draft timeline of the search process for the next head Hawkeye that was released Friday. From...

The UI College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics building is seen on July 17, 2019.

Iowa legislators weigh in on College of Dentistry ‘free speech’ concerns

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor December 3, 2020

What started as an email thread in the University of Iowa College of Dentistry turned into a battle over free speech on campus, roping in Iowa Republican legislators. One lawmaker advocated on behalf...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa sees drop in international student enrollment

Mary Hartel, News Reporter November 19, 2020

International student enrollment at the University of Iowa has shrunk 45 percent in the last five years, according to the state Board of Regents. The decline was expected, and is part of an ongoing...

Tippie College of Business Building is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020.

Amy Kristof-Brown named new dean of University of Iowa Tippie College of Business

Claire Benson, News Reporter November 19, 2020

The University of Iowa announced this morning that Amy Kristof-Brown, current senior associate dean and Henry B. Tippie Research Professor of Management in the Tippie College of Business, will take...

Photo Illustration by Katie Goodale

Iowa hospital officials hopeful on vaccine, continuing surge plan

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter November 18, 2020

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics officials discussed plans to combat the surge in COVID-19 cases in Iowa and gave vaccine trials updates at the state Board of Regents’ virtual meeting Wednesday.  Due...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Iowa regent universities report four-year decline in enrollment

Sabine Martin, News Reporter November 18, 2020

Iowa’s public universities reported enrolling fewer students this year, the fourth year of decreasing enrollment since setting records in fall 2016 — more than half of which is caused by a decline...

Regent President Mike Richards listens during the state Board of Regents meeting at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls on Friday, November 15, 2018.

Board of Regents President says tuition will not increase in the spring

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter November 18, 2020

The state Board of Regents will not increase tuition for students in the spring semester, but will return to it’s five-year tuition increase plan in fall 2021. During regent President Mike Richards’...

University of Iowa freshman Julian Wemmie poses for a portrait in front of his high school, Iowa City West. Wemmie was involved in numerous extracurricular activities throughout his time at West.

Iowa high school counselors say that every university has its own ‘admissions game’

Sabine Martin, News Reporter November 17, 2020

Julian Wemmie is a University of Iowa freshman studying chemistry on a pre-med track. To prepare for college, Wemmie’s goal was to be a “well-rounded” student. Balancing his time with playing...

UI President Bruce Harreld answers questions during an interview with The Daily Iowan in the Adler Journalism Building on Monday, December 9, 2019.

Regent President Mike Richards to give spring tuition update at Board of Regents meeting this week

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter November 15, 2020

Regent President Mike Richards is slated to give an update on the status of Iowa's three public universities' tuition for the spring semester at this week's meeting, according to regent spokesperson...

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