By Stacey Murray [email protected] One of the most notable traditions at the University of Iowa includes the “47 things” list given to all freshmen. It encompasses a bucket list of sorts for...

Check out more about Phil here: www.uifoundation.org/facultystaff Though the memories are becoming a little bit fuzzier as I get older, I still remember my first days on campus at the University of Iowa....

Check out more about Phil here: www.uifoundation.org/facultystaff The University of Iowa is a beacon of progress and discovery, a world-class institution benefiting Iowans and pursuing discoveries that...

Jacob Prall [email protected] John Boehner. Like him or hate him, the soon-to-be former speaker of the House tried. He tried to make things work, to work out deals with President Obama, to see something...

It’s that time of year again, when congressional Democrats and Republicans face off in a battle royale over the operation of the U.S. government. No other major power in the world encounters this tradition...

Jace Brady [email protected] The pope is about 500 years too late for the role he is trying to play in society. Modern popes have consistently been moral leaders who focused on church teachings and...

Check out more about Phil here: www.uifoundation.org/facultystaff   Philanthropy affects people in many different ways, and my understanding of this truth has evolved with my changing roles and...

Beau Elliot [email protected] So I see House Speaker John Boehner is out. Well, you probably saw it, too, given that the news of his departure was everywhere in the news and on the social media. (Myself,...

On Sunday, Russian President Vladimir Putin told U.S. journalists that he considered America’s support for rebel forces in Syria to be illegal and said they were leaving to join ISIS. Putin is (not coincidentally)...

Check out more about Phil here: www.uifoundation.org/facultystaff It has been both an honor and a pleasure to be a co-head of the We Are Phil faculty and staff campaign at the University of Iowa. I’ve...

Check out more about Phil here: www.uifoundation.org/facultystaff In my role as executive director of University of Iowa Children’s Hospital, I often get the chance to engage with potential donors...

Rising prices for pharmaceutical drugs Finally someone is taking a stance on this issue. I was pleased to see one of the presidential candidates discuss and propose solutions for the number one health...