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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

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

UI Faculty Council discusses utilizing P3 allocations to accommodate financial pressure

Alexandra Skores, Managing Editor September 1, 2020

University of Iowa faculty discussed the possibility of allowing the public/private partnership grant to open up in order to accommodate for fiscal pressure on the institution in a virtual Faculty...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld addresses members of UISG virtually at the first University of Iowa Student Government Meeting on Tuesday, August 25, 2020.

USG members disappointed in Harreld’s response to campus issues

Rylee Wilson and Caleb McCullough August 26, 2020

Undergraduate student government members said they felt no progress came out of meeting with University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld as he spoke to the group on COVID-19, in-person classes, racism...

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

University of Iowa to begin testing any students, Harreld says, as Johnson County coronavirus cases continue to climb

Eleanor Hildebrandt and Alexandra Skores August 25, 2020

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld told student government leaders on Tuesday that testing options would be available to students soon, but didn’t specify any timeline, while cases ramp up...

A group of friends sit at a picnic table outside Molly’s Cupcakes in Iowa City on Friday, August 21. With classes starting the following Monday, some people looked to go downtown to socialize before the start of school.

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld ‘exceedingly disappointed’ in downtown businesses

Rachel Schilke and Eleanor Hildebrandt August 25, 2020

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld sharply rebuked downtown Iowa City businesses not enforcing COVID-19 guidelines after maskless students packed bars over the weekend. "We're having an...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

Off-campus behavior may lead to suspensions or cancellations of housing contracts

Alexandra Skores, Managing Editor August 25, 2020

The University of Iowa stated in an email to students on Tuesday that students who don’t comply with off-campus policies could face a canceled housing contract or university suspension. Director...

Interactive: Universities across the Big Ten and Iowa return to class amid COVID-19

Interactive: Universities across the Big Ten and Iowa return to class amid COVID-19

Kelsey Harrell, Managing Digital Editor August 23, 2020

 Classes at the University of Iowa began in person on Monday as other universities across the country announce they are moving completely online, the UI plans...

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

University of Iowa to release number of self-reported coronavirus cases each Friday

Alexandra Skores, Managing Editor August 19, 2020

The University of Iowa will release self-reported positive COVID-19 cases in a campus update every Friday beginning Aug. 28, two weeks after students started early move-in, the UI wrote in an email to...

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

University of Iowa resident assistants demand more transparency from campus administration

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter August 7, 2020

In an open letter to the University of Iowa Housing and Dining and campus administration, resident assistants expressed concern and uncertainty about how the school year will operate in the residence...

Photo of Liz Tovar (L), interim associate vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion, and Tabitha Wiggins (R), interim directer of the Center for Diversity and Enrichment. Contributed.

University of Iowa names interim associate vice president for DEI, interim director of Center for Diversity and Enrichment

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor August 6, 2020

The University of Iowa announced Thursday that Liz Tovar has been appointed interim associate vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion, and Tabitha Wiggins has been appointed interim director...

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

University of Iowa students petition for administration to take pay cuts before faculty

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter July 30, 2020

In response to the recent nonrenewal of several faculty and staff contracts across campus, University of Iowa students have started a petition calling for members of the administration to take pay...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld addresses the Board of Regents during a meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, June 6, 2019.

Iowa regents discuss institutional response to COVID-19 amid calls to close campuses in the fall

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor July 29, 2020

The state Board of Regents read a formal resolution in its virtual meeting on Wednesday that regarded COVID-19 in its public institutions, recognizing in particular the efforts of various campus communities...

The Sanxay-Gilmore House on is seen on June 15 on Market Street in Iowa City.

Iowa regents approve property transfer to allow relocation of historic Iowa City home

Kelsey Harrell, Managing Digital Editor July 29, 2020

The state Board of Regents approved a property transfer of 0.2 acres of land from the City of Iowa City to the University of Iowa, which will become the new location for the Sanxay-Gilmore House. The...

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