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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

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University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seen on Sept. 17, 2018.

Officials from UI Hospitals and Clinics discuss financial impact of COVID-19 for fiscal 2020, 2021 with regents

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor June 4, 2020

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics officials discussed a projected $100 million in costs due to COVID-19 in a virtual state Board of Regents meeting Thursday. As the UI healthcare system transitions...

The Iowa Soccer Complex is seen during a womens soccer match between Iowa and Western Michigan on Thursday, August 22, 2019. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 2-0.

State Board of Regents approves new UI women’s soccer complex

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter June 4, 2020

In a virtual meeting Thursday, the state Board of Regents approved the budget and project plans for a proposed University of Iowa project for a new women’s soccer complex on campus. The $3.9 million...

Regents President Mike Richards listens during the state Board of Regents meeting at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls on Friday, November 15, 2018.

Regents approve name change for UI School of Urban and Regional Planning

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter June 4, 2020

The University of Iowa received approval from the state Board of Regents in a virtual meeting Thursday to change the name of the School of Urban and Regional Planning. The school will now be called...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seen on Sept. 17, 2018.

UIHC expected to take unprecedented $100 million hit this fiscal year due to COVID-19 with more losses on the horizon

Kelsey Harrell and Katie Ann McCarver May 29, 2020

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics leaders are expecting the response to the novel-coronavirus pandemic to take an unprecedented $100 million financial toll on the institution in the final four...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld talks with The Daily Iowan during an interview at the Adler Journalism Building on Feb. 13.

Q&A: UI president discusses fall plans, COVID-19 responses, the public/private partnership

DI Staff May 18, 2020

This transcript is of a May 6 interview with University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld. It has been edited lightly for clarity. DI: Obviously, there’s a lot of unknowns right now, one of them...

UI President Bruce Harreld answers questions during an interview with The Daily Iowan in the Adler Journalism Building on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019.

UI utility system P3’s $999 million in net proceeds remain in ‘short-term instruments’ as COVID-19 wreaks havoc on economy

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief May 18, 2020

The University of Iowa is keeping approximately $999 million in proceeds from its utility system public/private partnership in short-term instruments while the stock markets tumble and uncertainty...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld speaks during virtual commencement on Saturday, May 16, 2020. Due to concerns surrounding the COVID-19, the University of Iowa moved commencement online in March.

‘It feels surreal’: Hawkeyes celebrate virtually as they graduate amid unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic

Rin Swann, News Reporter May 16, 2020

First-generation student and graduating senior Hunter Aldred sat beside his roommate wearing a cap and gown. Instead of a backdrop of Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Aldred sat on his well-worn white couch in...

The Pappajohn Business Building is seen on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018.

UI extends Tippie College of Business dean search until fall semester

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter May 15, 2020

The University of Iowa shared Friday it has extended the Tippie College of Business dean search to allow candidates to have in-person visits during the fall semester, but it's unclear what the decision...

The Old Capitol is seen on April 13, 2020.

UI developing plan for in-person fall semester, faculty and staff to continue remote work

Naomi Hofferber, Arts and News Reporter May 15, 2020

On Friday, the University of Iowa took another step in its planning process for reopening in the fall, a campus-wide email informed UI students, faculty, and staff. UI planning teams submitted scenarios...

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‘We have to keep people safe’: Hawkeyes at the heart of University of Iowa’s COVID-19 response

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief May 13, 2020

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld was searching for a guiding star in March to lead the institution through the COVID-19 pandemic amid a horizon filled with uncertainty. As the number of...

UI President Bruce Harreld answers questions during an interview with The Daily Iowan in the Adler Journalism Building on Monday, December 9, 2019. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

‘We’re preparing for everything,’ University of Iowa president says of plans to resume campus operations

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter May 6, 2020

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld said in an interview with The Daily Iowan Wednesday that the university is considering several potential solutions to address how to safely resume campus...

Nonresident University of Iowa students concerned about out-of-state tuition rates amid online instruction

Nonresident University of Iowa students concerned about out-of-state tuition rates amid online instruction

Mary Hartel, News Reporter May 5, 2020

Some University of Iowa nonresident students are voicing concerns about the financial burden of out-of-state tuition as classes go virtual for universities across the country because of the COVID-19...

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