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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

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University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld talks with members of the Daily Iowan during an interview at the Adler Journalism Building on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020. President Harreld has been the president at the university since November 2, 2015.

UI admin cite leadership transition, pandemic turmoil in forgoing searches

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor May 5, 2021

In requesting the University of Iowa to waive searches and allow the appointment of internal candidates to permanent positions, UI administrators cited several reasons, including ongoing pandemic turbulence...

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

Graduate College Dean Search: College of Education Associate Dean Amanda Thein emphasizes continued conversations with student

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter May 5, 2021
Thein focused on how she plans to support students, faculty, and staff members and how her previous experiences constantly inform the decisions she makes.
Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Outreach and Engagement Christine Getz presents during a college dean forum hosted by the University of Iowa over Zoom on Tuesday, May 4, 2021.

Graduate College Dean Search: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Associate Dean Christine Getz sets forth strategies for success while minding financial constraints

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter May 5, 2021

During this week’s first of three Graduate College Dean search forums, candidate Chirstine Getz revealed her plans to foster a prosperous University of Iowa Graduate College environment by exploring...

University of Iowa student Abby Crow poses for a portrait on April 20, 2021. Crow is majoring in human physiology and his the new student regent on the Iowa board of regents.

UI sophomore Abby Crow becomes next student regent

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter May 3, 2021

On a normal night in January, Abby Crow was sitting on her couch at her home in Tiffin, Iowa, enjoying her winter break with her parents when her phone went off. As a movie played on Netflix, she...

Steam swirls around the University of Iowa Power Plant on the evening of Monday, Jan. 14, 2019.

Supreme Court: University of Iowa must respond to auditor’s subpoena on P3 utility partners

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor April 30, 2021

The Iowa Supreme Court ruled Friday to allow the state auditor to subpoena details of a public private/partnership between French companies and the University of Iowa utility system. The UI signed...

The new University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson addresses reporters in the Levitt Center for University Advancement on April 30, 2021. Wilson becomes the 22nd president for the University of Iowa and was previously the Executive Vice President and Vice President for Academic Affairs for the University of Illinois. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Barbara Wilson named next University of Iowa president

This is a developing story. Check back for more updates. Barbara Wilson, current University of Illinois System's executive vice president and vice president for academic affairs, will be the next...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld listens to UI senior from Student Government Diversity Committee Chair Adetayo Oladele-Ajose during a meeting at the Afro-American Cultural Center on Monday, August 29, 2016. The group discussed both short and longterm plans for a cultural houses on campus. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Bruce Harreld says he hopes deferred compensation is earmarked for relocation of cultural centers

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor April 29, 2021

Outgoing University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld told the state Board of Regents on Thursday he had "always planned" to use any deferred compensation for relocating cultural centers to the heart...

The Old Capitol is seen on Sunday, March 21, 2021.

University of Iowa to hold forums for three Graduate College dean candidates

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor April 29, 2021

Three finalists for the dean of the Graduate College will field questions at public forums next week, the UI announced on Thursday. The position is filled internally, and is open to tenured full...

University of Iowa Presidential Candidate Barbara Wilson addresses the audience during the second UI Presidential Forum in the Levitt Center for University Advancement on Thursday, April 15, 2021. Wilson is currently the executive vice president and vice president for Academic Affairs for the University of Illinois System.

UI presidential candidates not asked to list identity status on application

Sabine Martin, News Reporter April 28, 2021

Unlike the 2015 University of Iowa presidential search, which featured four men, three of the four finalists are women. Some University of Iowa community members lamented the lack of people of color...

Teresa Marshall, the new president of the University of Iowa Faculty Senate, is seen during a UI Faculty Senate meeting on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. (Brianna Brown/The Daily Iowan)

New faculty officers hope to establish ‘strong working relationship’ with new UI administration

Eleanor Hildebrandt and Sabine Martin April 28, 2021

New leaders will take the helm of the University of Iowa’s faculty representative branches for the 2021-2022 year, along with a new UI president.  Following the traditional Faculty Senate system,...

Dean of the UI College of Education Daniel Clay addresses spectators and answers questions at the Levitt Center for University Advancement on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Clay is one of four finalists to become the next president of the University of Iowa.

Finalist Daniel Clay takes ‘no-nonsense’ approach to leadership

Rylee Wilson and Katie Ann McCarver April 27, 2021

This profile of Daniel Clay is one of a series of profiles on the four finalists for the University of Iowa presidency. The head Hawkeye, slated to be announced on Friday, will oversee a 31,730-student,...