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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Former state Board of Regents President Bruce Rastetter announces the appointment of Bruce Harreld as the new UI president during a meeting in the IMU on Sept. 3, 2015. Harreld is the 21st president of the UI.

Timeline of events: UI 2015 presidential-search process

Marissa Payne, [email protected] October 6, 2017

Five current and former members of the state Board of Regents will testify in a hearing on the morning of Oct. 6 in Des Moines regarding the regents’ efforts to circumvent Iowa Open Meetings Law to...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld delivers his State of the University Address at the University Club on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. Harreld spoke on issues pertaining to the rise in tuition rates for university students, state and national political conditions. He also discussed the culture of the UI, including the new Hawkeye Wave tradition. (Ben Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Harreld tells Iowa City constituents UI needs resources to fund future

Marissa Payne, [email protected] October 6, 2017

Sometimes, University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld said, leadership means relentlessly relaying his vision of what needs to happen to set the institution on a path toward progress. “… We as leaders...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld speaks during a state Board of Regents meeting in the IMU main lounge on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017. (file/The Daily Iowan)

Harreld signs agreement to expand nursing program

October 3, 2017

As the result of a new partnership between the University of Iowa and the Des Moines Area Community College, DMACC Nursing graduates will be able to finish their Bachelors of Nursing Science from the UI...

Fans cheer during Iowa's game against Penn State at Kinnick Stadium on Sept. 23, 2017. Penn State defeated Iowa 21-19 on a last second touchdown past. (Nick Rohlman/The Daily Iowan)

Kinnick renovations receive additional $14 million in support from donors

September 29, 2017

The Kinnick Edge Campaign has received an additional $14 million in support from donors according to a press release from the UI Center for Advancement. Donations to the University of Iowa Department of...

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld waits to begin a presentation during a Faculty Council meeting in the Old Capitol Town Center on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. Harreld's presentation was given during a closed-door executive session. (The Daily Iowan/Joseph Cress)

Regents’ secret-meeting case ‘old news,’ Harreld tells UI faculty member

Marissa Payne, [email protected] September 29, 2017

The legality of the state Board of Regents’ meetings with University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld prior to his hiring remains in question with trial dates set for two court cases involving the matter. After...

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UI moves ahead with searches to fill three administrative positions

September 28, 2017

A change in University of Iowa administrative leadership is underway as the UI announced updates in the search to fill three administrative positions Thursday morning. Candidates for Robillard’s replacement...

The University of Iowa Campus looking west from Old Capitol and the Pentacrest.

Trial date set for another UI presidential search case

Marissa Payne, [email protected] September 27, 2017

A previously dismissed case against the University of Iowa Presidential Search Committee involved with the hiring of Bruce Harreld as the UI’s 21st president is now set for trial, court records show. UI...

UI Dean of the Carver College of Medicine and VP of Medical Affairs Jean Robillard speaks at a reception honoring his stepping down from leadership positions with UI Health Care at Hancher Auditorium on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017. Robillard will remain on the faculty of the Stead Family Department of Pediatrics as a pediatric nephrologist. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

UI celebrates Robillard in UI Health Care

September 27, 2017

By Emily Wangen [email protected] University of Iowa Vice President Jean Robillard was honored for his work during a farewell reception Tuesday evening at Hancher Auditorium. The UI announced...

Former state Board of Regents President Bruce Rastetter announces the appointment of Bruce Harreld as the new UI president during a meeting in the IMU on Sept. 3, 2015. Harreld is the 21st president of the UI.

Regents recount secret meetings held prior to hiring Harreld as UI president

Marissa Payne, [email protected] September 26, 2017

Two current and three former members of the state Board of Regents testified that their private meetings with Bruce Harreld prior to selecting him as the 21st president of the University of Iowa were...

UI President Bruce Harreld speaks during a state Board of Regents tuition task force meeting in 101 Biology Building East in Iowa City on Monday, Aug. 14, 2017. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Regents approve appropriations request for fiscal 2019

September 26, 2017

On Monday, the state Board of Regents unanimously approved appropriation requests for fiscal 2019 totaling $622.35 million.        Actions by designated regent staff to seek collaboration and...

UI President Bruce Harreld speaks during a state Board of Regents meeting in the IMU Main Lounge on Sept. 7, 2017. (Lily Smith/The Daily Iowan)

Harreld tells regents efficiencies must be part of funding equation

September 26, 2017

On Monday, University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld delivered a report to the state Board of Regents about efficiencies and reallocations, TIER@Iowa, and the UI Strategic Plan. “Efficiency and productivity...

Reed, UI vice president for Research and Economic Development, plans to step down

Reed, UI vice president for Research and Economic Development, plans to step down

September 21, 2017

Dan Reed, the University of Iowa vice president for Research and Economic Development, will step down from the position this fall, the UI announced Thursday. Reed will leave because of a recent health...