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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

Students form a block I at Kickoff at Kinnick on Friday, August 23, 2019. Kickoff at Kinnick is a University of Iowa tradition where Freshmen and transfer students form an I on the field.

UI Admissions Office’s efforts to attract prospective Hawkeyes move online

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter March 25, 2020

The University of Iowa is adapting how it will attract and assist prospective students as prospective and newly admitted Hawkeyes prepare to make their college decisions while the global outbreak of...

University of Iowa mascot Herky the Hawkeye goes back out On Parade for the 10th Anniversary of Herky on Parade on Monday, May 5, 2014.

UI seniors face the reality of canceled commencement this spring

Annie Fitzpatrick, News Reporter March 20, 2020

The University of Iowa announced March 18 that spring commencement ceremonies are canceled as the spread of the novel coronavirus upends student life, though plans are in the works for an alternative...

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.

Board of Regents president issues state of emergency over Iowa public universities

Lauren White, News Reporter March 18, 2020

In acknowledgement of the rapid spread of COVID-19, state Board of Regents President Mike Richards has declared a state of emergency.  Richards said in a statement that to help minimize the spread...

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 approve policy change allowing president to declare state of emergency for institutions

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter March 17, 2020

The state Board of Regents approved a policy change to its manual giving the regent president authorization to declare a state of emergency for the three regent institutions amid growing evidence of...

Candidate for the role of Vice President of Student Life Sarah Hansen speaks during a forum at the IMU on Feb. 4, 2020. Hansen graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts in Education and a Masters in Arts in Sociology.

Sarah Hansen named next University of Iowa Vice President for Student Life

Rachel Schilke and Katie Ann McCarver March 13, 2020

The University of Iowa announced Thursday that Office of the Provost Manager of Strategic Programs Sarah Hansen has been named the next vice president for Student Life, effective April 1 and pending...

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.

Iowa regents consider policy change to give president emergency-authorization authority

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor March 13, 2020

The state Board of Regents announced Thursday that it will hold a telephonic meeting at 11 a.m March 17, to discuss emergency preparedness according to Iowa Code, as well as consider changes to the...

UI administrators field questions from reporters during a press conference regarding the COVID-19 pandemic at the IMU on Wednesday, March 11, 2020.

University of Iowa to move classes online for two weeks after spring break amid coronavirus outbreak

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief March 11, 2020

The University of Iowa on Wednesday announced in-person classes have been suspended for two weeks after spring break beginning March 23 through at least April 3 amid concerns about mitigating the spread...

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University of Iowa community prepares for courses to potentially move online because of COVID-19

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief March 11, 2020

The UI announced in-person classes will be suspended after spring break through April 3. Read here for more information. The state Board of Regents has asked Iowa's three regent institutions to...

The Old Capitol is seen on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019.

Some Hawkeyes uncertain amid U.S. universities’ moves to cancel in-person classes to curb COVID-19 spread

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief March 11, 2020

The UI announced in-person classes will be suspended after spring break through April 3. Read here for more information. Mackenzie Little says she fears she will be forced to move out of her Rienow...

University of Iowa Provost Montserrat Fuentes poses for a portrait for The Daily Iowan in her office in Jessup Hall on Monday, March 2.

American Talent Initiative report reveals top institutions growth towards 2025 goal

Riley Davis, News Reporter March 11, 2020

Two years after the University of Iowa joined the American Talent Initiative, a new report reveals that it is one of the top-producing institutions in the program and is continuously working to expand...

Interactive: How are other colleges dealing with the coronavirus?

Interactive: How are other colleges dealing with the coronavirus?

Aadit Tambe, Managing Digital Editor March 11, 2020



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 ask universities to prepare to move class instruction online amid coronavirus cases identified in Iowa

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief March 10, 2020

Read the in-depth version here The state Board of Regents has asked Iowa's three regent institutions to "move as quickly as possible towards the ability to deliver instruction virtually," Regent...