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Tippie College of Business Building is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020.

Amy Kristof-Brown named new dean of University of Iowa Tippie College of Business

Claire Benson, News Reporter November 19, 2020

The University of Iowa announced this morning that Amy Kristof-Brown, current senior associate dean and Henry B. Tippie Research Professor of Management in the Tippie College of Business, will take...

Photo Illustration by Katie Goodale

Iowa hospital officials hopeful on vaccine, continuing surge plan

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter November 18, 2020

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics officials discussed plans to combat the surge in COVID-19 cases in Iowa and gave vaccine trials updates at the state Board of Regents’ virtual meeting Wednesday.  Due...

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

Iowa regent universities report four-year decline in enrollment

Sabine Martin, News Reporter November 18, 2020

Iowa’s public universities reported enrolling fewer students this year, the fourth year of decreasing enrollment since setting records in fall 2016 — more than half of which is caused by a decline...

Regent 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.

Board of Regents President says tuition will not increase in the spring

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter November 18, 2020

The state Board of Regents will not increase tuition for students in the spring semester, but will return to it’s five-year tuition increase plan in fall 2021. During regent President Mike Richards’...

University of Iowa freshman Julian Wemmie poses for a portrait in front of his high school, Iowa City West. Wemmie was involved in numerous extracurricular activities throughout his time at West.

Iowa high school counselors say that every university has its own ‘admissions game’

Sabine Martin, News Reporter November 17, 2020

Julian Wemmie is a University of Iowa freshman studying chemistry on a pre-med track. To prepare for college, Wemmie’s goal was to be a “well-rounded” student. Balancing his time with playing...

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

Regent President Mike Richards to give spring tuition update at Board of Regents meeting this week

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter November 15, 2020

Regent President Mike Richards is slated to give an update on the status of Iowa's three public universities' tuition for the spring semester at this week's meeting, according to regent spokesperson...

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

State Board of Regents select search firm for the University of Iowa Presidential Search Committee

Sabine Martin, News Reporter November 12, 2020

The state Board of Regents has selected AGB Search, a search firm based in Washington, D.C., that will assist the University of Iowa Presidential Search following UI President Bruce Harreld’s retirement...

David Skorton (right) answers a question from UI Graduate College dean John Keller during An Evening with David Skorton at Hancher Auditorium on Thursday, Mar. 30, 2017.
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Former University of Iowa president David Skorton named to Joe Biden transition team

Sarah Watson, Executive Editor November 12, 2020

Former University of Iowa President David Skorton, who led the UI from 2003-2006, will serve on an Arts and Humanities agencies review team for the Joe Biden Kamala Harris transition team. He'll...

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

Regents name UI Presidential Search Committee members

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter November 11, 2020

The University of Iowa is continuing its search for the next top Hawkeye by announcing its Presidential Search Committee members — who will be tasked with selecting finalists for the next president...

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

State Board of Regents discuss campus crime statistics, UI stalking cases double

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter November 10, 2020

The University of Iowa Public Safety Director Scott Beckner announced this year’s Annual Security Report is not completely finished, but the university has seen an increase in stalking and robberies,...

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

University of Iowa professors advise students on finding jobs in a pandemic

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter November 9, 2020

As the pandemic continues, many college students are looking to secure a solid internship or job in order to build their résumé, but many smaller businesses are struggling and aren’t as likely...

Photo of UI sophomore Maya Heckart. Contributed.

Gap year applications increase during COVID-19 at the University of Iowa

Sabine Martin, News Reporter November 1, 2020

University of Iowa sophomore Maya Heckart was living in a sorority house with over two dozen other students at the start of the school year. Two weeks into the semester, Heckart said she realized that...