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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Regent President Michael Richards listens to a presentation during a state Board of Regents meeting in the IMU Main Lounge on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017.

Iowa regent universities to evenly split $12 million increase in state support

Marissa Payne, Editor-in-Chief May 28, 2019

The state Board of Regents will likely evenly share its $12 million boost in fiscal 2020 state appropriations among its three public universities, giving the University of Iowa and two other institutions...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.

University of Iowa will ask regents to sell Iowa Center for Higher Education property

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter May 28, 2019

After initially closing the Iowa Center for Higher Education because of state funding cuts in 2018, the University of Iowa has asked the state Board of Regents for permission to sell the Des Moines property...

The Capitol building in Des Moines is pictured on April 29, 2018.

Governor signs bill allowing stun guns on college campuses

Caleb McCullough, Politics Reporter May 9, 2019

xxGov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill into law on May 9 that prohibits public universities and colleges from banning stun guns on their campuses. The bill, Senate File 188, prevents any state Board of...

The Old Capital from the roof of UIHC in Iowa City, Iowa on March 25, 2019.

Board of Regents approve University of Iowa’s request for degree in sustainability science

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter May 8, 2019

After three years of development, the University of Iowa has received approval from the state Board of Regents to offer a bachelor of science degree in sustainability science beginning in the fall. It...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld sits down for an interview with the Daily Iowan in the Adler Journalism Building on May 2, 2019.

Bruce Harreld wants to be UI president after contract expires

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor May 6, 2019

The University of Iowa community may keep current President Bruce Harreld beyond the five years stipulated in his contract — if Harreld has his way and the state Board of Regents asks him to continue...

Bruce Harreld speaks about the diversity, equity, and inclusion paradigm shift

Bruce Harreld speaks about the diversity, equity, and inclusion paradigm shift

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter May 6, 2019

As the University of Iowa prepares for a paradigmatic shift in its diversity, equity, and inclusion plan, President Bruce Harreld said his administration has successfully surveyed campus, identified real...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld sits down for an interview with the Daily Iowan in the Adler Journalism Building on May 2, 2019.

Q&A: UI President Bruce Harreld talks tuition, Modern Piping dispute, future at UI

DI staff May 5, 2019

UI President Bruce Harreld: This is a special time on campus. We’ve got what, 5,280 graduates going through the process the next few days. It’ll start on Thursday night and end probably on Monday....

The new UI Children Hospital is shown on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016. Officials say the project will cost more than $300 million.

UI considers using third party to create final Children’s Hospital construction records

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor May 2, 2019

The University of Iowa is exploring using a third-party firm to create final Stead Family Children’s Hospital records from scratch — the institution contends it has not received such documents from...

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.

University of Iowa leaders ask regents to consider effect of tuition hikes

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter May 1, 2019

After unveiling the potential tuition increases for the next academic year, student and administrative leaders commend the predictability of the multiyear tuition model but ask the state Board of Regents...

University Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Terry Johnson speaks about the Public-Private Partnership process at a forum about the University of Iowa becoming a P3 school on May 1, 2019.

UI president: Public/private partnership could fill funding gap

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter May 1, 2019

Tuition revenue and state support are the two primary funding sources for the state Board of Regents, but as students increasingly shoulder the cost of financing their education, University of Iowa President...

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 consider 4 percent tuition hike for UI, ISU resident undergraduates

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor April 29, 2019

Resident undergraduates attending the University of Iowa and Iowa State University in the fall semester may see their tuition increase 3.9 percent above the current academic year’s rates, according to...

J. Martin Scholtz of the Texas A&M University College of Medicine speaks during the VP for Research candidate forum on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019. Scholtz is the first candidate in the search.

UI names J. Martin Scholtz as new vice president for Research

Rylee Wilson, News Reporter April 25, 2019

After more than a year without a person to permanently lead the University of Iowa Research Office, the UI announced Thursday that J. Martin Scholtz will serve as the new vice president for Research. Scholtz...