The UI is the only regent university not conducting criminal background checks on all employees and not asking incoming students about their criminal backgrounds, a comparison of the three schools’ policies...
The Instructional Technology Center printers’ switch to double-sided printing contributes to the UI’s effort to go “green” — without helping students save any money.
But not everyone is complaining.
“With...
Iowa City Senior Center officials are leading a local effort to make sure people’s discarded electronics don’t end up in limbo at the landfill.
They’ve caught on to the environmentally friendly...
The UI, Iowa State University, and the University of Northern Iowa are doing more than educating college students — they may be helping Iowa survive during tough economic times.
Three Iowa cities placed...
Iowa City may receive funding for continued flood relief with the application for a federal grant.
The Iowa City City Council will announce its application tonight for the money from the Economic Development...
Some Iowa City residents are concerned that the district’s high-school enrollment — an issue the Iowa City School Board has discussed for years — is polarizing the city.
Members of the Citizens...
After grabbing a snack at Pat’s Diner in the Pappajohn Business Building Monday, UI sophomore Chelsea Fields decided to cover the purchase for the woman behind her in line, too.
“Then I explained...
Economic downturn or not, UI fifth-year senior Andy Biasin balked at the proposed cuts to the state education budget, which could potentially include money for financial aid.
“That’s ignorant,”...
The UI continues to spend money to maintain its national reputation as an accredited university, despite campuswide budget cuts.
Across campus, some class sizes could expand, programs could be eliminated,...
Iowa City Farmers’ Market Vendor Jerry Dill said he’s “disappointed” city officials are considering moving the market to a new location downtown once a month.
“I hate to hear that. My main concern...
Switching from relaxing in the South Carolina sun to cleaning headstones in a national cemetery, UI senior Amy Rohlfing has made the leap to the alternative side.
“I had fun on [the trip to South Carolina],...
Newspapers are closing, newsrooms are consolidating, and the job market is the worst it has been in years.
UI journalism Professor Judy Polumbaum said for graduating seniors, “the hiring picture does...
