In Iowa City, it is possible to walk into a bar on a Tuesday night and, from every booth, hear conversations about writing. As a member of this community, you’re likely to encounter a poet buying produce...
In 1971, I arrived on the University of Iowa campus as a wide-eyed freshman with little idea of what the future held in store for me. I recall being awed by the size and scope of the university and greatly...
My life is a story of the power of philanthropy. If it weren’t for the scholarships I received as a first-generation college student, funded by people whom I had never met, I could never have afforded...
As the leaves turn colors this time of year, those hues conjure a great sense of tradition on our beautiful campus. We have recently enjoyed one of those great fall traditions — Homecoming at Iowa —...
Giving back does make a difference. To me, that has always been apparent, most dramatically in terms of the impact philanthropy has had at University of Iowa Children’s Hospital. Donors have clearly...
I can’t remember a time when philanthropy didn’t play an important part in my life. Recalling my childhood, I remember my parents actively raising funds for groups and causes in which they believed....
It’s that time of year again — We Are Phil campaign week. That means many of our faculty and staff are making their annual gifts to support the University of Iowa and the people we serve.
During We...
I’ve always been hyper-aware of the fragility and randomness of life. I guess it’s an occupational hazard. As a writer, I consider it both a blessing and a curse to forever pay close attention to the...
The world has been different since the discovery and widespread application of mathematics. It is undeniable that math changes our lives. Even as this moment, I am enjoying the advance of mathematics while...
You deserve the opportunities I had when I was your age: a quality education without debt; interesting and challenging job opportunities; an expanded life expectancy; advances in social equality and an...
The time has come to let you know about a disturbing proposal to change the process that determines which patients suffering from liver failure will receive donated livers, a shift that would literally...
Some Iowa City residents expressed concern that passing Public Measure C, the proposal to change the City Charter by reducing the number of signatures required for initiative and referendum petitions to...
