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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

Monique Di’Carlo, UI Sexual Misconduct Response and Title IX Coordinator, presents to the Board of Regents over Zoom on Thursday Sept. 17. Di’Carlo spoke about the changes to Title IX and how the schools where coping with the changes.

Iowa’s regents universities introduce changes to Title IX policies

Sabine Martin, News Reporter September 17, 2020

The University of Iowa reported its new interim policy on sexual harassment and sexual misconduct at the state Board of Regents meeting on Thursday. The new policy maintains the same standard of evidence...

Sarah Hansen, the Vice President of Student life for the University of Iowa, speaks to the Board of Regents about the university COVID-19 statistics on Thursday Sept. 17. Hansen had concerns about the reopening of the bars following the resolve of Governor Reynolds mandate. Majority of the cases on campus, were a result of off-campus activities.

University of Iowa leaders wary of looming bar closure deadline, not ready for in-person learning

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter September 17, 2020

Leaders from the universities governed by the state Board of Regents said they are not ready to return to in-person learning or resume regular activities as the coronavirus remains prevalent in university...

The University of Iowas English-Philosophy Building is seen on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020.

UI requests state Board of Regents approve property sale, window replacement project

Kelsey Harrell, Managing Digital Editor September 17, 2020

The state Board of Regents heard two requests from the University of Iowa, the first for a project that will replace the windows on the English and Philosophy Building and the second for the acceptance...

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 advisory group proposes construction moratorium

Kelsey Harrell, Managing Digital Editor September 15, 2020

An advisory group created by the state Board of Regents is recommending a construction moratorium on new capital projects at the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, and University of Northern...

The Old Capital is seen on Tuesday, September 18, 2018.

University of Iowa drops slightly in US News rankings

Rachel Schilke and Rylee Wilson September 14, 2020

The University of Iowa slid in the touted national US News and World Report rankings for top national universities, but maintained its ranking among public universities from the previous year. Every...

Iowa quarterback Nate Stanley talks with offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz during Iowas game against Northern Illinois at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies 33-7.

Majority of assistant Iowa football coaches receive raises despite athletic department pay cuts

Robert Read, Pregame Editor September 2, 2020

Iowa's assistant football coaches have received their annual pay raises, and despite pay cuts around the athletic department because of financial shortfalls caused by COVID-19, many of them will make...

Interim Associate Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Elizabeth Tovar (above) talks about ways faculty can address racial discrimination within the campus Community. The faculty council also talked about COVID-19 spreading around the Iowa City Area.

UI Faculty Council discusses need to recruit and retain underrepresented faculty and staff

Alexandra Skores, Managing Editor September 2, 2020

The University of Iowa Faculty Council discussed concerns for recruiting and retaining diverse faculty members. The conversation comes after the departure of many Hawkeye leaders over the last year...

Faculty Council President Joseph Yockey speaks on a Zoom call on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020.

University of Iowa Faculty Council discusses ‘sick-out’ to be held on Wednesday

Sabine Martin, News Reporter September 2, 2020

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Iowa, tensions are rising between the University of Iowa administration and faculty members. On Wednesday, Sept. 2, UI faculty and students are planning to...

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...

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