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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

The Scanlan Center for School Mental Health at the University of Iowa is seen on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023.

UI’s Scanlan Center receives $10.4 million to increase mental health care professionals in pre-K-12 schools

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter November 15, 2023

U.S. Department of Education awarded the University of Iowa, and three other universities, a $10.4 million grant to launch a brand-new research center to increase access to mental health care in pre-K-12...

Drax, a therapy dog, sits by students at Trowbridge Hall at the University of Iowa on Tuesday November 14, 2023.

(Theodore Retsinas/The Daily Iowan)

New therapy dog Drax attends UI class, aids in instruction

Roxy Ekberg, News Reporter November 15, 2023

At Trowbridge Hall, an academic building on the east side of the University of Iowa’s campus, a new, four-legged staff member, Drax the two-and-a-half-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog, has taken up...

The Food Pantry in the Iowa Memorial Union is seen on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023.

UI food pantry provides basic needs for students

Grace Olson, News Reporter November 14, 2023

Since its relocation to the basement of the Iowa Memorial Union, the University of Iowa food pantry has seen its number of clients nearly double since last year. The UI food pantry was opened by...

Edward Wasserman walks through his lab in the University of Iowa Psychological and Brain Sciences Building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023. Wasserman found that pigeons learn to identify different stimuli using the same strategies as artificial intelligence.

Study finds connection between pigeon brain and AI at UI

Grace Olson, News Reporter November 14, 2023

University of Iowa researchers are studying pigeons to better understand artificial intelligence and decision-making processes. These findings may make the term “bird brain” obsolete. UI professor...

Photo contributed by Brandi Janssen, taken by Grant Reinger

New research center at the UI to help aid in climate resilience

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter November 12, 2023

The University of Iowa’s College of Public Health received a $6 million grant to fund a new research center and aid in climate adaptation planning, or how to adjust to the effects of climate change,...

Veterans and event goers hold a conversation at the reception after the University of Iowa Veterans Plaza Dedication at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023.

UI hosts dedication for new Veterans Plaza outside Iowa Memorial Union

Alejandro Rojas and Roxy Ekberg November 10, 2023

The University of Iowa dedicated a new memorial for current and former Hawkeyes in the armed forces outside the Iowa Memorial Union on Friday afternoon — the day before Veterans Day. The UI Veterans...

State Board of Regents members lead a meeting in Iowa City on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

UI to create task force to review campus diversity, equity, inclusion positions, initiatives

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter November 9, 2023

A state Board of Regents study group will present its final report and recommendations on a nearly seven-month study and pause of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at regent universities at the...

Currier Residence Hall is seen on August 30, 2020.

UI requests regent approval for campus renovations totaling over $100 million

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter November 7, 2023

The University of Iowa is requesting permission to proceed with new project plans from the state Board of Regents, according to an agenda Tuesday. The combined cost of the proposed projects will be...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seen on April 2, 2022.

UIHC names Bradley Haws as new CEO, associate vice president of health care

Jack Moore, News Reporter November 7, 2023

The University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics named Bradley Haws as new CEO and associate vice president of health care on Tuesday, with Haws set to start on Nov. 29.  Haws will succeed previous...

The Lindquist Center is seen in Iowa City on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

(Theodore Retsinas/The Daily Iowan)

UI College of Education grant to combat shortages of mental health professionals in schools

Olivia Gamertsfelder, News Reporter November 6, 2023

After receiving a $5.38 million grant, the University of Iowa College of Education has put the money toward funding 72 graduate students over five years to assist shortages in school-based mental health...

Mercy Hospital is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 12, 2023.

Court approves UI acquisition of Mercy Iowa City

Alejandro Rojas, News Editor November 6, 2023

The University of Iowa’s acquisition of Mercy Iowa City was approved by the bankruptcy court Monday morning. The sale’s approval closes a prolonged saga in which the UI originally lost the auction...

Patti Fields poses for a portrait at Pappajohn Business Building in Iowa City on Oct. 31, 2023.

UI business school welcomes Patti Fields as new event coordinator

Grace Olson, News Reporter November 5, 2023

University of Iowa alum Patti Fields has returned to her Hawkeye roots as the new event coordinator for the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center. Fields said her experience with nonprofits and work...

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