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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 Stead Family Children's Hospital is seen on on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

UI resists Modern Piping’s attempt to arbitrate claim to attorney fees

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief June 27, 2019

After the University of Iowa in May paid a Cedar Rapids contractor millions it owed to settle a years-long court battle, the UI on June 26 resisted the firm’s motion to initiate arbitration to recover...

Sylvia Dean poses for a portrait near the Old Capitol Building on June 17, 2019. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

UI student, proficient in four languages, to teach English under Fulbright

Andy Mitchell, News Reporter June 18, 2019

Sylvia Dean speaks four languages, has been across the world, has been immersed in Iowa City’s immigrant community since she was a child, and is the first student of the record-setting UI 2019-20 Fulbright...

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.

State board: Regents engaged in bad-faith negotiations with COGS

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter June 18, 2019

The Iowa Public Employee Relations Board delivered a decision June 14 that the state Board of Regents failed to negotiate in good faith with two unions representing public-sector employees at the University...

UI interim provost Sue Curry speaks during the state Board of Regents meeting at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls on Friday, Nov. 15, 2018.

Curry to move to Office of the President

Brooklyn Draisey, Summer Editor June 13, 2019

University of Iowa interim Executive Vice President and Provost Sue Curry has been appointed to the position of administrative fellow in the Office of the President by UI President Bruce Harreld. According...

Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen gives a presentation to the Iowa Board of Regents during a meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, June 6, 2019. The Regents voted in favor of a four percent tuition increase starting in the fall semester of 2019.

UI to change department, degree names

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter June 10, 2019

The University of Iowa on June 5 requested that the state Board of Regents approve changing the names of two academic programs and two departments. Approval of the request will change the names of the...

Iowa State University President Wendy Wintersteen gives a presentation to the Iowa Board of Regents during a meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, June 6, 2019. (Wyatt Dlouhy/The Daily Iowan)

Data show large increase in students using disability services

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter June 9, 2019

After receiving requests to see more data on disability-support services, the state Board of Regents viewed data showing a dramatic increase in the number of students who self-identify as needing services...

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.

UI seeks OK for recreation and UIHC projects

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter June 9, 2019

The state Board of Regents has recommended approving the University of Iowa’s request to proceed with planning on a project in the Campus Recreation & Wellness Center and for schematic designs, project...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld and Interim Provost Sue Curry listen to a presentation during an Iowa Board of Regents meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, June 6, 2019. The Regents voted in favor of a four percent tuition increase starting in the fall semester of 2019.

Three more years: Iowa regents extend Harreld’s contract until 2023

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter June 6, 2019

AMES- After speculation of whether University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld intended to remain in his role, the state Board of Regents voted to extend Harreld’s contract through 2023. Harreld’s...

Iowa Board of Regents President Michael Richards sits alongside President Pro Tem Patty Cownie during a meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, June 6, 2019. The Regents voted in favor of a four percent tuition increase starting in the fall semester of 2019.

State Board of Regents vote to increase tuition by almost 4 percent for University of Iowa

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter June 6, 2019

AMES-- After discussing tuition for the 2019-2020 academic for the final time, the state Board of Regents voted to increase tuition for resident students at the University of Iowa and Iowa State University...

Regents listen during the state Board of Regents meeting on Sept. 12, 2018 in the IMU Main Lounge.

Internal audit report finds issues in University of Iowa Department of Public Safety Information Technology

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter June 5, 2019

An internal audit report from the University of Iowa reported to the state Board of Regents audit and compliance committee determined that the UI Department of Public Safety-Information Technology had...

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.

Regents approve University of Iowa sale of Iowa Center for Higher Education property

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter June 5, 2019

The state Board of Regents has approved the University of Iowa’s request to sell the Iowa Center for Higher Education property during summer 2019 to the Village at Grays Lake LLC for $7.5 million after...

Regents listen to a presentation during a state Board of Regents meeting in the IMU main lounge on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017.

Iowa State University student appointed to state Board of Regents

Brooklyn Draisey, Summer Editor June 3, 2019

Gov. Kim Reynolds on Monday appointed Iowa State University student Zack Leist to the state Board of Regents, bringing the governing board of Iowa's three public universities back to its normal nine-member...