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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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UIHC to offer food resources to pregnant patients facing food insecurity

Anthony Neri, News Reporter March 31, 2022

An interdisciplinary research group at the University of Iowa is collaborating with a local non-profit food bank to identify and serve pregnant patients at UI Hospitals and Clinics who are facing food...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seen on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022.

UIHC to owe employees financial compensation after court upholds lawsuit claiming late payments

Rachel Schilke, Senior Print Editor March 30, 2022

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics will owe thousands of employees financial compensation after a federal judge ruled in favor of a lawsuit accusing UIHC of failing to pay employees within the...

The University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital looks down upon an empty street outside Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020.

UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital verified as first level one children’s surgery center in Iowa

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, News Reporter March 30, 2022

The University of Iowa’s Stead Family Children’s Hospital received a level one children’s surgical center verification from the American College of Surgeons in January. It is the only hospital...

After two years: Iowa City and UI still feel impact of COVID-19

After two years: Iowa City and UI still feel impact of COVID-19

March 27, 2022

COVID-19 has been part of the lives of University of Iowa students and Iowans for over two years. The impacts are still felt by the UI Hospitals and Clinics, businesses around town, and in higher education...

Brooks Jackson, MD, MBA, University of Iowa vice president for medical affairs and dean of the UI Carver College of Medicine, speaks to attendees during "State of the Enterprise: Strengths, Challenges, and the Path Forward" at the Medical Education and Research Facility on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. Jackson provided an overview of UI health care research.

UI names search committee for next VP for Medical Affairs

Rylee Wilson, Managing Editor March 24, 2022

Following the departure of Vice President of Medical Affairs and Carver College of Medicine Dean Brooks Jackson, the University of Iowa announced on Thursday the members of the search committee who...

The Hawkeye Commuter Lot, 3 miles away from the hospital, is seen on March 6, 2022.

UI nursing students express concerns about getting to clinicals, parking expenses

Madeleine Willis, News Reporter March 6, 2022

University of Iowa nursing students are struggling with inconvenient transportation options when it comes to getting to their clinicals at the University of Iowa’s Hospitals and Clinics. UI College...

The College of Nursing Building is seen on Thursday, March 3, 2022.

UI looks for students to apply for accelerated nursing program

Alliyah Lipsit, News Reporter March 3, 2022

The University of Iowa is looking for students with different degrees to apply for the new accelerated nursing program for Spring of 2023 during a nationwide nurse shortage. Julie Zerwic, dean of...

A University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics staff member prepares to give a COVID-19 vaccine to Keegan Kleppe at the UIHC Riverside Landing Clinic in Coralville, Iowa, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2021.

COVID-19 vaccine update: Moderna FDA approved, access for kids under 5 postponed

Lillian Poulsen, News Reporter February 20, 2022

Public health officials continue to recommend getting vaccinated against COVID-19 as shots becomes more available to the public and preparation continues to provide a vaccine for children younger than...

Brooks Jackson, MD, MBA, University of Iowa vice president for medical affairs and dean of the UI Carver College of Medicine, speaks to attendees during "State of the Enterprise: Strengths, Challenges, and the Path Forward" at the Medical Education and Research Facility on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. Jackson provided an overview of UI health care research.

Carver College of Medicine Dean Brooks Jackson steps down from administrative positions

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, News Reporter February 17, 2022

University of Iowa Vice President for Medical Affairs and Dean of the Carver College of Medicine Brooks Jackson is leaving his administrative positions and returning to a faculty position.  Jackson...

 Vice Chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Joyce Goins-Fernandez poses for a portrait on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022, at the Center for Disabilities and Development building.

UI Health Care Black Faculty Council looks to grow through recruitment, retention

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter February 15, 2022

The Black Faculty Council at the University of Iowa Health Care is looking to recruit underrepresented populations and retain more Black medical students. The council originally formed as a support...

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson answers a question in an interview with The Daily Iowan on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022.

UI President Barbara Wilson talks free speech, faculty recruitment

DI Staff February 15, 2022

The Daily Iowan sat down with University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson on Monday four weeks into the spring semester. With the university closing in on its 175th anniversary, Wilson spoke on the...

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are seen on Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

UI to receive $70 million gift for health care expansion, biggest in university history

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Editor February 15, 2022

The University of Iowa will receive $70 million to fund a new patient care building for the university’s hospitals and clinics. The gift is the largest in the UI’s 175-year history and comes...