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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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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.

Regents approve addition of Carver name to UI Department of Biomedical Engineering

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter November 16, 2018

CEDAR FALLS — The state Board of Regents on Nov. 16 approved a UI request to change the name of the Department of Biomedical Engineering to the Roy J. Carver Department of Biomedical Engineering in recognition...

Community members gather on the Pentacrest to protest the closing of the Labor Center on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018.

UI Labor Center’s closure official with Iowa Board of Regents’ approval

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter November 16, 2018

CEDAR FALLS — After several months of consideration and protests from students, faculty, and community organizations across Iowa, the state Board of Regents approved the University of Iowa’s request...

The Hawkeyes take the field before their game against Wisconsin at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, September 22, 2018. The Badgers defeated the Hawkeyes 28-17.

UI athletics revenue down despite boost in Big Ten support

Kate Pixley, News Reporter November 16, 2018

University of Iowa athletics revenue was below expectations for the last budget year with season and individual ticket sales on the decline for men’s sports. Total athletics revenue was $839,911 less...

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

Regents discuss decrease in university enrollment, future of higher education

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter November 15, 2018

Public universities across the United States have witnessed a decrease in enrollment for the last six years, and while many institutions may consider this a threat to higher education, University of Iowa...

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

UI, ISU students likely to see 3 percent tuition hikes for five years, Iowa regents decide

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter November 15, 2018

Students attending Iowa’s three public universities governed by the state Board of Regents will likely see tuition increases of about 3 percent each year for five years, depending on state funding levels,...

Ann Rhodes, clinical Professor of Nursing and former UI administrator, addresses the audience during the American Association of University Professors forum in the IMU on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018. Panelists discussed shared governance at the university  in decision-making processes.

Is shared governance lacking at the UI? Faculty hold forum to answer question

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter November 13, 2018

The state of shared governance and whether it’s in crisis at the University of Iowa was called into question at a forum Tuesday night. The UI chapter of the American Association of University Professors...

The Pappajohn Business Building is seen on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018.

Tippie revamps executive M.B.A. program to begin next fall

Kinsey Phipps, News Reporter November 13, 2018

The Tippie College of Business has revamped its executive M.B.A. program to cater to those already in the business field with busy schedules. The change follows the introduction of the online professional...

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

UI seeks approval for awarding two honorary degrees

Kelsey Harrell, News Reporter November 13, 2018

On Friday, the Iowa Board of Regents will consider approving the UI’s request to award an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree to Mary Sue Coleman and an honorary Doctor of Sciences degree to Ellen...

Students present a group project during a One Community, One Book class at the Oakdale prison on Oct. 25. The class is offered once a year through the UI Center for Human Rights.

UI students learn alongside inmates through college in prison program

Elianna Novitch, Politics Reporter November 13, 2018

The beige-wall classroom comes alive with noise as students arrive and form small groups, scattering throughout the room at long wooden tables to work on presentations. One group puts the finishing touches...

Workers carry materials across the Seamans Center construction site on Monday.

Biomedical Engineering receives $12 million for research and advancement

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter November 12, 2018

The Carver Charitable Trust has committed $12 million to the UI College of Engineering, bringing its total donations to $15 million, the largest sum the college has ever received Because of this support...

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

Iowa regents plan to take ‘holistic approach’ to funding universities

Marissa Payne, Managing Editor November 8, 2018

Following calls for more predictable tuition increases in light of continued state funding cuts and tuition hikes, the state Board of Regents will discuss the multiyear tuition model that has been in the...

The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

Jon Darsee appointed as chief innovation officer after UI restructures Office of VP for Research

Jordan Prochnow, News Reporter November 8, 2018

The University of Iowa has appointed a chief innovation officer who will lead Innovation and Economic Development, focusing on researching commercialization and economic development activities, following...