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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

James Byrne with his lab’s Parr high-pressure stirring reactor on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. A paper published in February 2023 in Advanced Science (IF 17.5) focused on the use of molecular gastronomical techniques to create novel materials for the treatment for cancer.

New UI cancer research inspired by latte foam

Sofia Mamakos, News Reporter February 19, 2023

Researchers at the University of Iowa found inspiration from the same bubbly foam found on a morning latte to improve the effectiveness of cancer treatments. In a new study published Feb....

Board of Regents president Michael Richard and president pro tem Sherry Bates listen at the Iowa Board of Regents meeting hosted at the University of Northern Iowa on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022.

UI sees increase in faculty resignations, salary amounts

Kate Perez, News Editor February 19, 2023

Faculty resignations are increasing at the University of Iowa. From fiscal 2021 to fiscal 2022, UI faculty resignations rose from 80 to 92, according to the state Board of Regents’ Annual Human Resources...

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UI student cheats the system with AI program ChatGPT

Cooper‌‌ ‌‌Worth, News Editor February 19, 2023

Getting an A on a paper was easier than one University of Iowa student thought. The UI student — who was granted anonymity by The Daily Iowan — said they had a successful history of cheating on...

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors listens to speakers at a meeting in the Johnson County Administration Building on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023.

New language accessibility program in the works for Johnson County

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter February 19, 2023

Non-English speakers in Johnson County will soon have access to a county services program that will address gaps in foreign language translation, it was announced on Feb. 15 in the Johnson County...

The Campaign to Organize Graduate Students, the University of Iowa's graduate student union, is seen on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023. COGS is campaigning for a 10 percent increase to graduate student worker wages as well as other benefits.

UI COGS request 10 percent salary hike, regents offer 3 percent

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter February 16, 2023

The University of Iowa Campaign to Organize Graduate Students asked the state Board of Regents for a 10 percent wage increase but was offered a 3 percent salary increase in a contract proposal meeting...

Newly elected vice president of the Association for Asian Studies Dr. Hyaeweol Choi poses for a portrait at Gilmore Hall on Feb. 15, 2023.

UI CLAS professor is elected to become the new vice president for the Association of Asian Studies

Jack Moore, News Reporter February 16, 2023

A University of Iowa department chair will serve as vice president of the international nonprofit the Association of Asian Studies. Hyaeweol Choi, UI department chair of Gender, Women's and Sexuality...

The Boyd Law Building is seen in Iowa City on Sunday Nov. 6, 2022.

UI requests suspension of admissions to the Master of Studies in Law

Katie Asher, News Reporter February 16, 2023

The University of Iowa is requesting approval from the state Board of Regents to suspend the admissions in the Masters of Studies in Law at the UI College of Law.  The regents will decide the future...

People run with a stolen inflatable rabbit from Downtown Iowa City Thursday at 1:50 a.m.

Inflatable rabbit art stolen from downtown Iowa City

Sabine Martin, Managing Editor February 16, 2023

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Thieves ran southbound from the Iowa City Pedestrian Mall with a large inflatable rabbit early Thursday morning. The rabbit — one of six...

Chairperson Lisa Green-Douglass listens to speakers at the Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting in the Johnson County Administration Building on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023. (Matt Sindt/The Daily Iowan)

Proposed salary increases for elected officials lowered by Johnson County Board of Supervisors

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter February 15, 2023

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a decrease to the proposed salaries for themselves and other elected officials during Wednesday's work session. County supervisors, treasurer,...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seen on April 2, 2022.

UI Hospitals and Clinics to open a new Short Stay Unit

Natalie Miller, News Reporter February 15, 2023

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics will be opening a new Short Stay Unit in April.  According to a UIHC presentation for the state Board of Regents, the new unit will include 30 private...

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Johnson County launches new home rehabilitation and emergency repair program

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter February 15, 2023

Johnson County launched a new home rehabilitation and emergency repair program that includes the Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity and the East Central Iowa Council of Governments. The Johnson County...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

First new hire of UI Transformational Faculty Hiring Program to start August 2023

Kufre Ituk, News Reporter February 15, 2023

Eric Hunter, a current associate dean for research in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences at Michigan State University, will join the University of Iowa faculty in fall 2023 as the first...