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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

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A Board of Regents member listens to a presentation during a board meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Building in Ames on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. A proposal was recently approved to restore the historical Art Building on campus for $37 million.

University of Iowa’s Art Building set for $37 million restoration

Madison Schuler, News Reporter November 10, 2024

Tall piles of sandbags lined roads and sidewalks in an attempt to block the raging flow of the historic flood that swept through Iowa City in 2008. Sandbags couldn’t prevent the Iowa River from rising...

Qihang Lin poses for a portrait at his office in the Pappajohn Business Building on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. Lin is working to develop algorithms to reduce bias in certain artificial intelligence models.

Iowa researchers work to identify bias in AI models

Evan Watson, News Reporter November 7, 2024

Artificial intelligence, or AI, can set sentences for criminal offenders. It can decide whether or not you can buy a car. It also can also advertise to you, a customer. By “can,” it is not meant...

The Iowa Board of Regents talk about future building plans during a board meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Building in Ames on Sept. 18.

Iowa Board of Regents position for more changes to DEI programming

Jack Moore, Managing News Editor November 7, 2024

The Iowa Board of Regents, which governs each of the state’s three public universities, is identifying new ways to assure compliance with state laws that restrict programs focused on diversity, equity,...

The College of Pharmacy is seen in Iowa City on Tuesday Oct. 29 2024. Jill Kolesar was awarded a cancer research grant from the White House.

College of Pharmacy dean receives national funding for ovarian cancer research

Miranda Davis, News Reporter November 6, 2024

The University of Iowa has been selected among 22 other research teams to participate in the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health’s Sprint for Women’s Health, a program headed by President...

The Iowa Board of Regents talk about future building plans during a board meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Building in Ames on Sept. 18.

UI requests approval for $82.6 million in capital projects

Brianna Brands, News Reporter November 6, 2024

The University of Iowa requested approval for three capital improvement projects at the Iowa Board of Regents meeting on Wednesday. Rod Lehnertz, UI senior vice president for finance operations, presented...

A Board of Regents staff member reacts to a presentation during a board meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Building in Ames on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024.

UI seeks approval to purchase Old Capitol Mall

Brianna Brands, News Reporter November 6, 2024

The University of Iowa requested approval from the Iowa Board of Regents on Wednesday to purchase the remaining 45 percent of the Old Capitol Mall. The UI currently owns about 55 percent of the mall...

Calvin Hall, where the Office of Admissions for the University of Iowa is located, sits in the sun on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022.

Counseling service works for UI’s military community

Miranda Davis, News Reporter October 30, 2024

On the second floor of Calvin Hall lies a space for veterans and military-connected students. With a newly renovated student lounge and study area complete with a coffee machine and free snacks, the...

The College of Education Lindquist Center is seen in Iowa City on Oct. 27, 2024. The Lindquist Center is located at 240 South Madison Street in Iowa City.

UI College of Education sends teachers to rural schools

Miranda Davis, News Reporter October 28, 2024

Thirty-seven counties in Iowa are considered completely rural, which is more than one-third of the state's 99 counties, according to an Iowa State University report. In these areas, just like anywhere...

A simulation is seen during the Motion-Iowa Simulation at the College of Nursing tailgate in Iowa City on Friday, Oct. 25.

Mobile training program visits UI College of Nursing

Brianna Brands, News Reporter October 27, 2024

It is no secret that thousands, if not millions, of programs worldwide moved online during the coronavirus pandemic, causing issues for health care workers, in particular. These are issues the minds...

Photo contributed by Fisher Muck.

UI students create startup focused on alleviating child anxiety

Madison Schuler, News Reporter October 24, 2024

For many children, visiting the doctor or staying in the hospital can be an anxiety-riddled experience. MedBerry, a startup, aims to reduce those experiences by creating a new style of stuffed animals,...

Aubrey McEnroe poses for a portrait outside of the Lindquist Center in Iowa City on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. McEnroe is a doctoral candidate in counseling psychology specializing in telepsychology.

Rural telepsychology program spanning across Iowa

Miranda Davis, News Reporter October 23, 2024

About 220 miles from Iowa City lies the small town of Algona, a community built on a foundation of farming and family businesses, known statewide for its rugged forests and beloved annual festivals. One...

Anne Zepeski and Brett Faine pose for a portrait inside the College of Pharmacy building on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. Zepeski is a clinical assistant professor of emergency medicine and pharmacy, and Faine is a clinical associate professor of emergency medicine and pharmacy.

College of Pharmacy announces new certificate

Miranda Davis, News Reporter October 20, 2024

A first-of-its-kind program in the United States is set to kick off at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy. Professors within the college said the certificate is following recent trends in the...