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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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‘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...

Wm. Gerard Sanders Dean College of the College of Business Administration and Bodenstedt Chair at the University of Texas at San Antonio, speaks during a Zoom meeting on Monday May 4, 2020.

Tippie dean search: University of Texas at San Antonio business-school dean talks research, diversity, student success

Lauren White, News Reporter May 4, 2020

The final public forum in the University of Iowa’s search for a new dean of the Tippie College of Business occurred Monday, where candidate Gerard Sanders discussed five strategic priorities he plans...

Solar Panels are positioned on the top of the Seamens Center on Monday, October 2, 2017.

College of Engineering faculty, staff councils send climate resolution to UI administration

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter May 4, 2020

Representatives on two University of Iowa engineering councils sent a resolution asking for coordinated campus-side leadership in addressing climate change to university administration in April, but...

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.

Iowa regents recommend no tuition hikes amid ‘unprecedented’ COVID-19 uncertainty

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter April 30, 2020

May 4: The state Board of Regents did a first reading of the proposed tuition and mandatory fees for the 2020-21 academic year, the proposed rates will remain flat amid the novel coronavirus pandemic...

The University of Iowa Health Care building is seen on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2015.

Harreld says UIHC is confident in supply of personal protective equipment to resume elective procedures

Josie Fischels, Arts Editor April 30, 2020

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld defended Iowa Gov. Kim Reynold’s decision to resume elective surgeries in the state beginning Monday, and spoke on the financial impact the purchase of...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld speaks in front of the state Board of Regents on Thursday, April 18, 2019.

University of Iowa president reports around $76 million in expenses, losses from COVID-19 response

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief April 30, 2020

The nearly $16.2 million the University of Iowa will receive through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act is not enough to make up for the $76 million budget shortfall the...

Faculty Senate President Sandra Daack-Hirsch speaks during the Faculty Senate meeting on April 23, 2019.

UI Faculty Senate elects new officers, announces senators and councilors

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter April 28, 2020

University of Iowa Faculty Senate announced the results of its 2020-21 election at a Zoom meeting Tuesday, appointing Joseph Yockey as the new president, Teresa Marshall as vice president, and Ana...

The University of Iowa Study abroad office is seen on Monday, October 21st, 2019.

University of Iowa anticipates drop in new international-student enrollment for fall 2020 due to COVID-19

Mary Hartel, News Reporter April 28, 2020

University of Iowa officials anticipate that recent travel bans and increased xenophobia will exacerbate the trend of declining international-student enrollment for the upcoming school year amid the...

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

University of Iowa students may soon apply for funds from $16 million CARES Act share

Naomi Hofferber, Senior Reporter April 28, 2020

University of Iowa students experiencing financial hardship because of COVID-19 may apply for relief using federal funds beginning May 4 on MyUI.  The UI shared Monday that students must articulate...

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’s public university leaders to share COVID-19 revenue losses with regents

Rylee Wilson, Politics Reporter April 27, 2020

The state Board of Regents will hold a virtual meeting Thursday to discuss the loss of revenue and increased financial strain that Iowa’s three public universities face as a result of COVID-19. Although...

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