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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

China to catch graduation

ABIGAIL MEIER May 14, 2014

Parents halfway across the world will now be able to experience their children’s graduations without the hassle of traveling more than 6,500 miles. On Saturday’s University of Iowa Tippie...

Miller-Meeks visits the ‘Burg

ALEKSANDRA VUJICIC May 14, 2014

The Hamburg Inn bustled as forks clanked and people chowed down on their scrambled eggs and toast. Mariannette Miller-Meeks made her way around the tables to speak with local residents Tuesday. On her...

Students thrive somewhere over the rainbow at the UI

DANIEL SEIDL May 14, 2014

After four years of hard work, the odyssey is finally over for one LGBTQ student. “It feels amazing,” Preston Keith said. “Being done with school and going onto this next journey …...

UI moves on identity theft

DI STAFF May 14, 2014

The University of Iowa launched a new tool to prevent identity theft for its employees. The free service, Duo, is a two-step phone verification tool to protect employees from on- and off-campus locations....

UI law partners with six more schools

DI STAFF May 14, 2014

Students throughout Iowa can earn bachelor’s and law degrees in six years now from eight undergraduate institutions. The University of Iowa College of Law has partnered with eight institutions since...

UI prepares for Spring 2014 graduation ceremonies

DI STAFF May 14, 2014

Approximately 5,000 University of Iowa students will reach a landmark this coming weekend. Split ceremonies will be held for College of Liberal Arts and Sciences undergraduates to accommodate more family...

Sexual abuse trial delayed

DI STAFF May 13, 2014

An Arkansas man’s trial for sexual abuse has been delayed once again. Travis Lee Porter, 47, was charged in 2009 with one count of second-degree sexual abuse and two counts of third-degree sexual...

Couple sues for medical negligence

DI STAFF May 13, 2014

An Iowa City man who sought treatment for back injury at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has sued the state alleging medical negligence, according to court documents. In the lawsuit, Rodger...

Legacy sprouts doubt

CASSIDY RILEY May 13, 2014

Larry Sailer, a farmer from Franklin County, is one of seven children who owns 10 percent of his family’s farm corporation. The 61-year-old also has his own livestock operation. While he is old...

UI launches new veterans program

IAN MURPHY May 13, 2014

Current and future veterans will have an easier time integrating into college life in upcoming years. ICOVE comprises seven components that officials hope will assist veterans throughout their college...

University opens second MOOC

LILY ABROMEIT May 13, 2014

The University of Iowa is continuing on the path toward creating an international classroom. In February, the International Writing program launched the first Massive Open Online Course for students studying...

Theatre Building to close for summer

DANIEL SEIDL May 13, 2014

A University of Iowa building hit hard by flooding will close this summer for renovation work. The Theater Building will close at the end of this week and will not open again until classes start back...