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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

Iowa Board of Regents President Mike Richards announces Barbara Wilson as the new University of Iowa President at a press conference in the Levitt Center for University Advancement on April 30, 2021.

State Board of Regents propose $283 tuition increase for UI undergrads after year-long pause

Emily Delgado and Kelsey Harrell June 21, 2021

The state Board of Regents is proposing a $283 tuition increase for undergraduate students and a $353 increase for graduate students at the University of Iowa for the 2021-22 academic year. The...

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

University of Iowa approves seven projects for P3 funding

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor June 17, 2021

The University of Iowa granted funding for seven projects through the public-private partnership known as P3, distributing more than $12 million total.  According to a press release from the UI,...

Gov. Kim Reynolds listens to Senate President Jake Chapman speak during the State of the State address in the house chamber of the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 in Des Moines. Gov. Reynolds highlighted in the address expansion of broadband internet, a push for in-person learning, and economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

University of Iowa professors say new law prohibiting ‘divisive concepts’ misrepresents critical race theory

Sabine Martin, News Editor June 14, 2021

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill into law June 8 that will prohibit teaching critical race theory and “divisive concepts” in K-12 and higher education, in school curricula, and in mandatory...

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

UIHC requests approval for 6 percent rate increase from state Board of Regents

June 4, 2021

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Committee requested the state Board of Regents to approve a hospital rate increase of 6 percent for fiscal 2022 on Thursday. The committee for UIHC said...

A piece of land located near the intersection of Finkbine Commuter Drive and Melrose Avenue as seen on Sunday, May 2, 2021. The land is being rezoned to make way for housing.

New four-story residential unit coming to Iowa City, pending regents approval

Rachel Schilke, Summer Editor June 2, 2021

The state Board of Regents’ property and facilities committee approved for consideration phase one of the Finkbine Development plan, which will develop 6.12 acres of land into a four-story residential...

Hillcrest as seen on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017. Hillcrest is one of the University of Iowa's Residence Halls.

Hillcrest Residence Hall expected to see new capital improvements pending regents approval

Rachel Schilke, Summer Editor June 2, 2021

Students living in Hillcrest Residence Hall over the next few years can expect to see new capital improvements, after the state Board of Regents’ property and facilities committee gave the green...

Iowa Board of Regents President Michael Richards sits alongside President Pro Tem Patty Cownie during a 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.

State Board of Regents free speech committee discusses syllabus statements, First Amendment training

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor June 2, 2021

The state Board of Regents free speech committee presented the University of Iowa’s new web page on free speech and expression, the three regent institutions’ provosts provided updates on the free...

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

UI seeks approval from regents for departmental name changes

Sabine Martin, News Editor June 2, 2021

The state Board of Regents recommended approval for two University of Iowa departmental name changes on Wednesday. The UI’s first request was for the Department of Rehabilitation and Counselor...

Iowa Board of Regents President Mike Richards announces Barbara Wilson as the new University of Iowa President at a press conference in the Levitt Center for University Advancement on April 30, 2021.

Board of Regents elect Sherry Bates to serve as president pro tem

June 1, 2021

The state Board of Regents elected regent Sherry Bates to serve as the next president pro tem. Bates was unanimously elected by the regents at Tuesday’s in-person meeting at the University of Iowa....

Amanda Thein, a finalist for the Associate Provost and Graduate College Dean position is asked interview questions on Wednesday, May 5th, 2021.

Amanda Thein named University of Iowa’s next Graduate College Dean

Robert Read, Summer Editor May 20, 2021

Amanda Thein, the associate dean for faculty and academic affairs and professor of literacy, culture, and language education in the University of Iowa College of Education, has been named the new dean...

Iowa Board of Regents President Mike Richards announces Barbara Wilson as the new University of Iowa President at a press conference in the Levitt Center for University Advancement on April 30, 2021.

Board of Regents lifts state of emergency

Natalie Dunlap, News Editor May 20, 2021

The state of emergency for state Board of Regents institutions has been lifted, requiring traditional student and staff life to return to normal in fall 2021. Regents President Mike Richards announced...

Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Graduate Student Development Steven Varga presents during a college dean forum hosted by the University of Iowa over Zoom on May 6, 2021.

Graduate College Dean Search: Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Steve Varga emphasizes building campuswide partnerships

Claire Benson, News Reporter May 6, 2021

Steve Varga, the associate dean of academic affairs and graduate student development at the University of Iowa, said if selected, he would amplify voices of both students and staff through diversity,...