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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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UI Evans Scholarship golf caddy student program growing

Addie Zaputil, News Reporter February 6, 2024

A national program for student golf caddies is growing at the University of Iowa. The Evans Scholarship Foundation supports college students, including 10 UI students, who work as golf caddies...

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988 line increases helpline usage for local mental health crisis services

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 4, 2024

Local mental health crisis organizations have reported a significant uptick in the use of their services in the year and a half since the National Suicide Prevention Line rebranded to its three-digit...

The Kirkwood Community College Regional Center at the University of Iowa is seen on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023.

UI, Kirkwood Community College create pathway for next generation of elementary education teachers

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter February 1, 2024

The University of Iowa and Kirkwood Community College started a partnership in August 2023 that provides a seamless transition between the two schools for students seeking elementary education licensure. Mark...

Executive director Mark Braun listens to a speaker during a Board of Regents meeting in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023.

Iowa Board of Regents seek student feedback on free speech in survey

Jack Moore, Assistant News Editor January 31, 2024

The Iowa Board of Regents is asking students from Iowa’s three public universities to take a survey to gauge how students and faculty feel about free speech issues. The regents sent the email...

Latitude workers carry a new Iowa Health Care sign during a Mercy signage changing at the University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown Campus in Iowa City on Wednesday, Jan. 31.

Mercy Iowa City begins new chapter as UI Health Care’s downtown campus

Alejandro Rojas and Shreya Reddy January 31, 2024

After months of bankruptcy hearings, biddings, and uncertainty toward the future of Mercy Iowa City, signage crews unveiled the hospital’s new look on Wednesday as the University of Iowa Health Care...

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Heidi Wood holds Narcan naloxone nasal spray at the Medical Education Building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. The project is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the University of Iowa’s College of Pharmacy. Wood, along with other pharmacists at the university, say an increase in Narcan will be a positive for the community, “I want this to be flowing like water,” Wood said.

UI health experts push education on Narcan administration in Iowa schools

January 30, 2024

A University of Iowa professor and UI Hospitals and Clinics pharmacy specialist are working to increase educational training and access to Narcan after hearing concerns from teachers in Iowa schools. Ben...

MacBride Hall is seen on April 17, 2022.

UI chemistry professors say learning assistants helps change classroom dynamic

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter January 29, 2024

Undergraduate learning assistants are now helping first-year students in University of Iowa chemistry courses — some of the most notoriously difficult classes on campus. UI chemistry professor Adam...

UI researchers receive $3.7 million grant to investigate cardiovascular diseases

UI researchers receive $3.7 million grant to investigate cardiovascular diseases

Grace Olson, News Reporter January 29, 2024

National Institutes of Health awarded a University of Iowa assistant professor and his team a $3.7 million grant to conduct a five-year study investigating how adverse childhood events may influence...

Mayflower Residence Hall is seen in Iowa City on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2023.

UI officials say dorm space will be temporarily limited for returning students after Mayflower sale

Grace Olson, News Reporter January 28, 2024

As the University of Iowa nears one year since Mayflower Residence Hall was put on the market, UI officials said on-campus housing for returning students will be limited in the interim period after...

The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City on  Tuesday April, 25, 2023.

UI faculty concerned about imbalance of power in CLAS manual proposed changes

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter January 23, 2024

Amid changes to the manual of policy and procedures in the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, some professors have presented concerns about the revisions that will affect faculty...

Q&A | Expert explains changes, rocky rollout of new FAFSA application

Q&A | Expert explains changes, rocky rollout of new FAFSA application

Grace Olson, News Reporter January 21, 2024

The new Free Application for Federal Student Aid has had a turbulent rollout since its launch in Dec. 2023, with website crashes and confusion for parents and students. The Daily Iowan spoke with...

Iowa Board of Regents President Mike Richards announces Barbara Wilson as the new University of Iowa President at a press conference in the Levitt Center for University Advancement on April 30, 2021.

Iowa Board of Regents President Michael Richards to step down

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter January 16, 2024

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. University of Iowa alum and longtime Iowa Board of Regents President Michael Richards is stepping down from his position after eight years. Richards...

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