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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

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Students concerned about UI rollout of CARES Act funding

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter July 22, 2020

Students are expressing concern about whether the University of Iowa is providing enough funding for students in need. They point to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act’s...

Provost Montserrat Fuentes speaks during an interview with The Daily Iowan in Jessup Hall on Monday Sept. 30, 2019. Fuentes addressed topics including diversity of campus and student enrollment.

Provost Fuentes signs settlement agreement with UI to serve as special assistant to the president

Josie Fischels, Summer Editor July 16, 2020

University of Iowa executive vice president and provost Montserrat Fuentes has stepped down as provost after signing a settlement agreement with the UI, effective Thursday. According to a release...

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

University of Iowa fall plans spark concern for UI faculty and graduate students

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter July 12, 2020

While the University of Iowa plans to return to in-person instruction for the fall semester, some faculty and staff have expressed concerns that the social distancing guidelines created by the UI will...

The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 19, 2019.

UI outlines further budget cuts, president’s salary proposed to be cut in half

Caleb McCullough, Summer Editor July 10, 2020

The University of Iowa identified additional budget cuts on Friday afternoon, including a 50-percent reduction in President Bruce Harreld's base salary, pending approval by the state Board of Regents...

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

UI to finalize most classroom placements by July 17, some small courses will still be online

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter July 1, 2020

As students prepare to return to the University of Iowa campus in fall 2020, the university is working to reassign classroom spaces and determine how much instruction will take place in-person.  The...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld hosts a live stream with Senior Vice President for Finance and Operations, Rod Lehnertz, over Youtube on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. This is the first in a series of virtual updates where UI administration present different elements of their plan for campus during the fall 2020 semester, which was announced on June 17. (Hannah Kinson/The Daily Iowan)

UI explains reason for virtual instruction after Thanksgiving, full tuition costs at first virtual campus forum

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter June 25, 2020

In the University of Iowa’s first virtual campus update meeting on Wednesday, President Bruce Harreld and Senior Vice President for Finance and Operations Rod Lehnertz responded to questions about...

Interactive: Universities in Iowa and the Big Ten announce plans for the fall semester

Interactive: Universities in Iowa and the Big Ten announce plans for the fall semester

Kelsey Harrell, Managing Digital Editor June 22, 2020



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

Iowa Legislature cuts state appropriations to regent institutions by $8 million

Rylee Wilson and Katie Ann McCarver June 16, 2020

The Iowa Legislature has cut funding at the three state Board of Regents universities by $8 million for fiscal 2021.  The regents previously requested an $18 million increase for the next fiscal...

Student organizations urge University of Iowa to cut ties with local law enforcement

Student organizations urge University of Iowa to cut ties with local law enforcement

Rachel Schilke, News Reporter June 6, 2020

University of Iowa and Iowa City leaders pledged Friday to review policing procedures after the Iowa City Police Department, under the direction of the Iowa State Patrol, used tear gas, pepper spray, and...

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.

Leaders from state universities update regents on COVID-19 impact on students

Kelsey Harrell, Managing Digital Editor June 4, 2020

Leaders from the institutions governed by the state Board of Regents surveyed students to understand how they are adjusting to learning in new environments and what measures can be taken to help them....

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.

Regents approve tuition freeze for fall 2020 semester, student leaders urge for similar action in spring

Kelsey Harrell, Managing Digital Editor June 4, 2020

The state Board of Regents heard from student government leaders at the University of Iowa, Iowa State University, and the University of Northern Iowa about the proposed tuition freeze for the fall...

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

Iowa State University begins exploring potential public/private partnership

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter June 4, 2020

After the University of Iowa’s historic public/private partnership reached financial close in March, Iowa State University is now researching and evaluating its own opportunities for a public/private...

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