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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. (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...

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.

Iowa regents approve fiscal 2021 budget with decreased state funding, tuition revenue amid COVID-19 pandemic

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor July 29, 2020

The state Board of Regents approved its fiscal 2021 budget in a virtual meeting on Wednesday, after the heads of Iowa’s three public universities presented their institutions’ financial plans. As...

A sign for the ACT corporate office is seen on Monday, July 27, 2020 off of Scott Blvd. in Iowa City. (Hannah Kinson/The Daily Iowan)

State Board of Regents to administer ACT tests for Iowa students in August

Natalie Dunlap, News Reporter July 28, 2020

When preparing for the ACT, high-school students can control how much they study math, English, and science, but they can’t control test cancellations due to COVID-19. To remedy these testing...

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 consider approval of fiscal 2021 budget amid financial loss due to COVID-19, decreased state funding

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor July 24, 2020

The state Board of Regents will consider approval of a major hit to its fiscal 2021 budget at its July 29 meeting, which includes significant decreases in institutional budgets and finances stemming...

UI President Bruce Harreld answers a question in the Adler Journalism Building on Monday, September 23, 2019. President Harreld discussed his contract extension, the resignation of the Associate VP for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the UI marching band investigation regarding incidents taken place during the Cy-Hawk football game.

UI officials say associate vice president for DEI will continue reporting to provost’s office, search to fill the position ongoing

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor July 23, 2020

The University of Iowa will not make any changes in reporting structure for the position of associate vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion, in an effort to continue its search to fill...

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