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Kate Perez

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter & Copy Editor

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Kate Perez is a fourth-year student at the University of Iowa majoring in Journalism and Mass Communication with a minor in English and a Writing Certificate. Prior to her role as a Senior Reporter and Copy Editor at The Daily Iowan, Kate was a News Editor, a Digital Producer, and a News Reporter. Outside of The Daily Iowan, Kate has held internships at The Seattle Times, Iowa Public Radio, USA TODAY, and the Iowa City Press-Citizen.

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Senior Column | The DI is a learning lab like no other

Senior Column | The DI is a learning lab like no other

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter
May 13, 2025
Photo illustration.

Graduating into uncertainty

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter
May 13, 2025
Nikita Vishwase awaits serve receive during the Big Ten matchup between the No. 31 ranked Iowa Hawkeyes and the No.16 ranked USC Trojans at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreational Complex in Iowa City on April 13, 2025. The Trojans defeated the Hawkeyes 4-0. Vishwase is ranked No. 75 in ITA Doubles Rankings alongside teammate, Tereza Dejnozkova.

No. 33 Iowa women’s tennis falls to Georgia Tech at NCAA tournament

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter
May 2, 2025
The Old Capitol is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

UI International Writing Program receives $250,000 donation

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter
May 1, 2025
Photo illustration of a doll playing video games on a couch with alcoholic beverages.

Masculinity and loneliness in politics at the UI

Kate Perez and Grace Olson
April 29, 2025
Smith Likongwe addresses the audience during an International Writer Program panel held in the Iowa City Public Library on Sept. 13. The panel focused on storytelling in the digital age.

UI International Writing Program sees support after funding cut

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter
April 15, 2025
University of Iowa landscaping employee Rachael West spreads mulch in Iowa City on April 11. Mulching for these trees and shrubs is done in the springtime. West said she enjoys her job because she gets to play in the dirt.

UI landscapers, sustainability program prepares for spring

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter
April 15, 2025
Pedestrians walk across South Clinton street in front of the Old Capitol Mall in Iowa City on March 31, 2025. The University of Iowa plans to purchase the remainder of the Old Capitol Mall in the coming years.

Iowa City’s longtime partnership with the UI

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter
April 1, 2025
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 gender studies department remains open after debate

Kate Perez and Anna Mitchell
March 13, 2025
The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

UI International Writing Program cuts services after grants are terminated by federal government

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter
March 6, 2025
Iowa Board of Regents member JC Risewick listens to a presentation on Iowa state building expansion during a board meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Building in Ames on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024.

Iowa Regents approve UI’s request to advance five improvement projects, postpone IMU renovations

Kate Perez, Senior News Reporter
February 27, 2025
University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson speaks with reporters from “The Daily Iowan” in Jessup Hall in Iowa City on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

UI President Barbara Wilson tells lawmakers ‘diversity still matters’

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter
February 25, 2025
Demonstrators march during a protest against mass deportation in downtown Iowa City on Friday, Feb. 3, 2025. Dozens of demonstrators danced, sang, chanted, and marched throughout the early evening. A handful of counter-protesters were in attendance.

Iowa City immigrants, law enforcement grapple with Trump’s deportation plans

Roxy Ekberg and Kate Perez
February 18, 2025
The Domestic Violence Intervention Program office is seen on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019.

DVIP responds to President Trump’s executive funding freeze

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter
February 11, 2025
Illustration by Marandah Mangra-Dutcher

UI proposes closing gender studies department, drawing controversy and praise

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter
January 21, 2025
The Old Capitol Mall is seen in Iowa City on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022.

UI to purchase remainder of Old Capitol Mall in coming years

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter
December 1, 2024
Hyper Energy Bar is seen during its grand opening on Wednesday, Nov. 20 in Iowa City. This is Hyper’s first location outside of the Des Moines Metro Area.

Hyper Energy Bar celebrates grand opening in Iowa City

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter
November 20, 2024
Early voters line up to cast their ballots during early voting at the Iowa Memorial Union on Oct. 23. Hundreds of students showed up at the IMU for the final day for early voting at the satellite early voting site.

What time do the Iowa polls close?

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter
November 5, 2024
Andy Eiffert with Iowa athletics grounds maintenance, paints the grass on the Pentacrest in Iowa City, on Oct. 21. Painting began in the morning and finished up in the late afternoon.

Behind the scenes of the Pentacrest homecoming logo

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter
October 24, 2024
Board of regents president Sherry Bates listens to a finance presentation during a board meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Building in Ames on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. The University of Iowa’s new School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability plans to bring together students, faculty, and researchers interested in sustainability, sciences and the environment.

A look at the UI’s plan for a new School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability

Kate Perez, News Reporter
October 7, 2024
Mya Gilchrist poses for a portrait with her family on Aug. 10, 2024.

Kid Captain Mya Gilchrist cheers on Iowa after 18 years of UIHC treatments for a brainstem tumor

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter
September 12, 2024
The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024.

UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences departments considered for restructuring

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter
September 10, 2024
A Cambus passes by the Main Library on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019. The University of Iowa recently received a grant of $16 million from federal grant funds.

Federal grant gives over $16 million to fund new electric campus buses

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter
September 2, 2024
A deer is seen in Hickory Hill Park on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024.

Iowa City prepares for urban bow hunt season with new management plan

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter
August 27, 2024
Fans wait outside of the Iowa Memorial Union before a Brittany Broski lecture hosted by the University of Iowa Lecture Committee in the I.M.U. on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. A new master plan for the University of Iowa includes renovations to the I.M.U.

UI ten-year master plan projects continue to progress

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter
August 27, 2024
Photo via University of Iowa Department of Public Safety.

Former UI student Ali Younes returns to Iowa for trial after fleeing country

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter
August 27, 2024
Anna Dargan poses for a portrait at the Old Capitol building in Iowa City on Monday, April 29, 2024.

Class of 2024 appreciates graduation experience

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter
May 7, 2024
Herky statues are seen on the floor of the Xtream Arena in Coralville on Monday, April 29, 2024. The Herkys will be unveiled around Johnson County on Wednesday.

100 new Herky statues revealed across Johnson County

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter
May 1, 2024
A Herky statue with a "PHIL Was Here" sash stands on the Pentacrest on Monday, April 24. Beginning in 2012, the UI launched PHIL Was Here to celebrate philanthropy at the university.

Herky On Parade 2024 statues to be revealed Wednesday

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter
April 29, 2024
The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City on Tuesday April, 25, 2023.

Here’s how UI officials decide what goes into a Hawk Alert

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter
April 8, 2024
Sudan Archives performs during a concert in Englert Theatre in Iowa City on the second day of the Mission Creek Festival on April 7, 2023.

‘It defines what Iowa City is all about’: Venues prepare for Mission Creek Festival

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter
April 2, 2024
The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City on Tuesday April, 25, 2023.

UI deans, department heads grapple with diversity scholarship changes

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter
March 4, 2024
The entrance of the University of Iowa's Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion office is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2023.

Diversity scholarships under review at UI, regent institutions

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter
February 13, 2024
Singer John Waite preforms on stage at the Englert Theatre in Iowa City on the evening Friday, Feb. 9.

‘80s legend John Waite brings his pop-rock sound to Englert Theatre

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter
February 10, 2024
Oct. 31, 2022; Washington, DC, USA. Protestors gather outside as the U.S. Supreme Courts hears oral arguments in two affirmative action college admission cases on October 31, 2022. The two lawsuits from Students for Fair Admissions, an anti-affirmative action group founded by conservative legal strategist Edward Blum, accuse the University of North Carolina and Harvard of discriminating against Asian American students and giving unfair preference to Black and Hispanic applicants – challenging decades of legal precedent. In the lawsuit against UNC, the group says the school also discriminated against white applicants. Mandatory

The future of UI diversity scholarships remains unclear

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher and Kate Perez
January 23, 2024
Iowa Board of Regents President Mike Richards announces Barbara Wilson as the new University of Iowa President at a press conference in the Levitt Center for University Advancement on April 30, 2021.

Iowa Board of Regents President Michael Richards to step down

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter
January 16, 2024
Board of Regents President Mike Richards listens during a regents meeting in the Alumni Center at Iowa State University on April 6, 2022.

University Democrats at Iowa respond to regents president calling them ‘idiots’ for statement

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter
November 30, 2023
Executive director Mark Braun listens to a speaker during a Board of Regents meeting in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023.

UI DEI offices, policies to restructure after regents’ study

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter
November 28, 2023
Sep 24, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Taylor Swift reacts while sitting next to Donna Kelce watching the Kansas City Chiefs vs Chicago Bears game during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

PCP | Is Taylor Swift good or bad for the NFL?

Cooper Worth and Kate Perez
October 10, 2023
Contributed photo of Gabby Ford from Mandy Ford.

2023 Iowa football Kid Captain Gabby Ford is ‘wise beyond her years’

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter
September 21, 2023
The Old Capitol Building is seen on the first day of 2023 fall classes in Iowa City on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023.

UI sees slight increase in total student enrollment this fall

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter
September 7, 2023
‘A bittersweet moment’: Past residents reflect on Mayflower Hall after the UI announces plans to close the dorm

‘A bittersweet moment’: Past residents reflect on Mayflower Hall after the UI announces plans to close the dorm

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter
August 29, 2023
Police investigating after stabbing occurs on Gilbert Street

Police investigating after stabbing occurs on Gilbert Street

Kate Perez, News Editor
May 6, 2023
A damaged house is seen at the corner of Old Oak Ridge and Highway F62 in Hills, Iowa on Saturday, April 1, 2023 after a tornado went through parts of the town on Friday. The tornado impacted a new development in the city of 902 people.

UI receives approval for tornado damage repair emergency contract

Kate Perez, News Editor
April 20, 2023
Board of Regents president Mike Richards is seen during the board of regents meeting on April 6, 2021 at the Alumni Center at Iowa State University. The Board of Regents looked over requests and plans from the University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State University, the Iowa school for the deaf, and the University of Iowa.

UI to pursue seven projects capital across campus

Kate Perez, News Editor
April 20, 2023
Regent Jim Lindenmayer clasps his hands at a Board of Regents meeting at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021.

UI Health Care to take over Siouxland residency program

Kate Perez, News Editor
April 20, 2023
The University Of Iowa Pride Alliance Center, or the Pride House, is seen on Monday, March 29, 2021. The center is located at 125 Grand Ave Ct.

UI to raze Pride Alliance Center, South Quadrangle building

Kate Perez, News Editor
April 20, 2023
The Boyd Law Building is seen in Iowa City on Sunday Nov. 6, 2022.

UI to terminate two degrees

Kate Perez, News Editor
April 20, 2023
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 to request approval of major campus capital projects

Kate Perez and Alejandro Rojas
April 18, 2023
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 Health Care to request to take over Siouxland residency program

Alejandro Rojas and Kate Perez
April 18, 2023
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 to request to terminate two degrees

Kate Perez, News Editor
April 12, 2023
The University Of Iowa Pride Alliance Center, or the Pride House, is seen on Monday, March 29, 2021. The center is located at 125 Grand Ave Ct.

UI requests approval to raze Pride Alliance Center, South Quadrangle building

Kate Perez, News Editor
April 11, 2023
Iowa City City Manager Geoff Fruin speaks at a City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

Iowa City could opt into $2.95 million national opioid settlement

Kate Perez, News Editor
April 5, 2023
The Old Capitol Building is seen on March 31, 2023. Storms rolled through the area and a tornado caused damage in parts of Coralville.

UI College of Engineering lab in Coralville destroyed by tornado

Kate Perez, News Reporter
April 4, 2023
Candidates Carly O’Brien and Mitch Winterlin speak during a University Student Government debate in the Iowa Theater in the Iowa Memorial Union on March 26, 2023.

Winterlin, O’Brien elected next USG president, vice president

Archie Wagner and Kate Perez
April 2, 2023
Hua Wei Lee poses for a portrait under the University of Iowa’s International Programs sign in the Old Capitol Mall on March 3, 2023. Lee, a third-year international student originally from Taiwan, said he almost always feels safe when out in Iowa City.

UI international students share mixed thoughts on campus safety

Kate Perez, News Editor
March 21, 2023
A crowd gathers outside of Bo’James Food & Drink in search of Will Ferrell in downtown Iowa City on March 8, 2023.

Will Ferrell films documentary in Iowa City

Kate Perez and Cooper Worth
March 8, 2023
Mayflower Residence Hall is shown in Iowa City on Sunday, May 1, 2022.

State Board of Regents approve request to move forward in planning the sale and construction of new dorm to replace Mayflower Residence Hall

Kate Perez, News Editor
February 22, 2023
University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson speaks during a state Board of Regents meeting in the Alumni Center at Iowa State University on April 6, 2022.

State Board of Regents approve land purchase to expand UIHC parking

Kate Perez, News Editor
February 22, 2023
MSNBC correspondent and host of The ReidOut, Joy-Ann Reid, appears as a guest on KRUI-FM, a student-led radio station based in Iowa City, Iowa on Feb. 19, 2023.

Q&A with Joy Reid

Kate Perez, News Editor
February 20, 2023
MSNBC political analyst Joy Reid speaks at Hancher Auditorium during "An Afternoon with Joy Reid" lecture on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023.

Joy Reid visits Hancher Auditorium, discusses path to professional journalism

Kate Perez, News Editor
February 20, 2023
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
Mayflower Residence Hall is shown in Iowa City on Sunday, May 1, 2022.

UI requests approval to build new dorm, sell Mayflower Residence Hall

Kate Perez, News Editor
February 14, 2023
Students hold up a final amount raised during the University of Iowa’s 29th Dance Marathon at the Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. The event raised about $1.17 million in 24 hours.

Dance Marathon raises over $1.1 million, down from last year

Kate Perez, News Editor
February 5, 2023
The Iowa City Community School District sign in Iowa City is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.

Iowa City school district calls for increase in aid, restoration of Iowa Code Chapter 20

Virginia Russell and Kate Perez
February 1, 2023
Marie Krebs sits down for coffee with Sikowis Nobiss and her daughter at Bread Garden Market in Iowa City on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023. Nobiss and Krebs are mothers of multiple indigenous children who had negative experiences with the representation of indigenous culture and recently brought concerns to the Iowa City Human Rights Commission.

Indigenous community members speak out following racism allegations in Iowa City school district

Kate Perez, News Editor
January 29, 2023
The Iowa City Community School District sign in Iowa City is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.

Indigenous parents, students call out Iowa City schools, Iowa City for racism

Kate Perez, News Editor
January 25, 2023
The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City, Iowa on April 14, 2022.

UI faculty senate, state Board of Regents oppose anti-tenure bill

Kate Perez, News Editor
January 24, 2023
A police car sits near the entrance of Brother’s Bar and Grill after reports of shots fired near the Pedestrian Mall in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. No one was injured and officers were able to detain the shooter.

IC officials maintain the position that Ped Mall is safe following shooting

Kate Perez, News Editor
January 22, 2023
Jackson trial: Jackson’s prints found on murder weapon, some prints inconclusive

Jackson trial: Jackson’s prints found on murder weapon, some prints inconclusive

Sabine Martin and Kate Perez
January 18, 2023
Chase Bank employees pose for photos before Branch Manager Sean Peterson cuts the ribbon at a ceremony at Chase Bank in downtown Iowa City Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023.

Chase Bank opens first Iowa City location

Kate Perez, News Editor
January 18, 2023
A shelf of board games is shown from the inside of the board cafe, Fortuna in Iowa City on Sept. 29, 2021.

Fortuna Board Game Cafe in Iowa City to close at end of January

Kate Perez, News Editor
January 18, 2023
The Iowa City Marketplace is one of the areas that is a target for the energy efficiency grant. The Iowa City Marketplace is seen in Iowa City on March 2 2021.

New national discount store to open in Iowa City Marketplace

Kate Perez, News Editor
January 16, 2023
A police car sits near the entrance of Brothers Bar & Grill after reports of shots fired near the Pedestrian Mall in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. No one was injured and officers were able to detain the shooter.

IC police respond to shots fired in Pedestrian Mall

Kate Perez, News Editor
January 14, 2023
An Iowa City Police car is seen in Iowa City on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022.

Iowa City armed robbery suspect in custody

Kate Perez, News Editor
December 19, 2022
Roy Carl Browning Jr, 70, and his attorney Leon Spies listen to his daughter Elizabeth Adrianse read her victim impact statement during a sentencing hearing on Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, at Johnson County Courthouse in Iowa City, Iowa.

Roy Browning Jr. sentenced to 50 years for killing wife in 2019

Kate Perez, News Editor
December 2, 2022
A sign reading “Iowa City” is displayed during the “Downtown Block Party” in Iowa City on Saturday, June 25, 2022.

IC to have free parking, bus services for ‘Small Business Saturday’ weekend

Kate Perez, News Editor
November 16, 2022
Mayflower Residence Hall is seen Friday, Sept. 15, 2017.

Window that UI student fell through operates normally, university inspection finds

Kate Perez, News Editor
November 8, 2022
Two cats play together with new toys in the patio at the Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. The shelter recently installed a new “catio” for the cats to explore.

Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center’s new catio gives feline friends an outdoor space

Kate Perez, News Editor
November 8, 2022
Photo of Sameer Patel.

UI community, students react to former employee’s child pornography charges

Kate Perez, News Editor
November 6, 2022
Senior Lauren Pearson opens Cambus doors for students at the University of Iowa in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022. Cambus, the UI’s transportation system, celebrates 50 years of operation this year. Pearson got hired at the beginning of August and said the job is very flexible with her schedule as on the rowing team. “It’s been really fun,” Pearson said. “It’s one of the better jobs on campus because it’s so flexible and you can pick up shifts whenever.”

Cambus to host alumni reunion during homecoming week

Kate Perez, News Editor
October 23, 2022
Roy Browning Jr. and defense attorney Leon Spies at his plea hearing on Oct. 12, 2022. Browning pleaded guilty to second-degree murder through the Alford Plea at the Johnson County Courthouse. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Roy Browning Jr. pleads guilty to killing wife in 2019 through Alford Plea

Kate Perez, News Editor
October 12, 2022
Jamie Gade Public Health Systems Analyst and Lisa Parlato Chronic Disease Prevention Specialist for Johnson County Public Health pose for a portrait at the Johnson County Public Health building in Iowa City on Wednesday Oct. 5, 2022.

Johnson County Public Health to measure county health since COVID-19

Kate Perez, News Editor
October 5, 2022
(Left) Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, announces she is seeking reelection in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District during a press conference at Dahl Old Car Home in Davenport on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. (Right) Rep. Christina Bohannan poses for a portrait outside the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021.

Fact Check | Facts behind Iowa’s 1st District congressional debate

Natalie Dunlap, Sabine Martin, Kate Perez, and Lyle Muller
September 30, 2022
UISDAA president Abbie Steuhm poses for a portrait inside of Wild Bill’s Coffee Shop in school of social work on Sept. 8, 2022. Wild Bill’s Coffee Shop is a place that offers a space for students with disabilities.

UI students advocate for physical space for students with disabilities

Kate Perez, News Editor
September 12, 2022
The Old Capitol dome is seen on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022.

UI beats top universities for second spot in writing in national college rankings

Kate Perez, News Editor
September 12, 2022
Kid captain Audrey Schneller speaks with head coach Kirk Ferentz during Iowa football’s Kids’ Day at Kinnick in Iowa City on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022.

Kid Captain Audrey Schneller defies odds after seven years of UIHC treatments to join Iowa football on field

Kate Perez, News Editor
September 8, 2022
The Old Capitol Building is seen in Iowa City, Iowa on April 14, 2022.

UI reports slight increase in total enrollment numbers for fall 2022 semester

Kate Perez, News Editor
September 8, 2022
Two students are seen talking after class in the English Philosophy Building at the University of Iowa on Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021. While masks are not required, some students still opt to wear masks on campus.

UI departments face overflowing class sections, shortage of instructors

Kate Perez, News Editor
August 21, 2022
Sandra Wong was announced as the first candidate for the positions of vice president of medical affairs and dean of the Carver College of Medicine on Sunday.

UI announces Sandra Wong as first candidate for vice president for medical affairs, College of Medicine dean

Kate Perez, News Editor
August 21, 2022
Kyle Lastine, a fourth-year student who will be graduating in May, poses for a portrait in the Chemistry Building on Monday, April 25, 2022. Lastine entered the University of Iowa at age 16 through the Bucksbaum Early Entrance Academy.

‘Speed-running college:’ Nontraditional UI students prepare to graduate ahead of their peers

Kate Perez, News Reporter
May 10, 2022
Iowa City Police Department vehicles are seen on July 9, 2019.

Report of shots fired, subject injured near VA entrance east of Highway 6

Kate Perez, News Reporter
May 8, 2022
University of Iowa freshman Volta Adovor studies at Rienow Hall at the University of Iowa on Thursday, May 5, 2022. Adovor, along with two other students in high school, were supposed to present "What We Need Our Teachers to Know About Race" at a conference hosted by the Iowa Department of Education in April of last year, but a bill that banned the teaching of divisive concepts from Iowa's state agencies and schools postponed the event indefinitely. (Gabby Drees/The Daily Iowan)

UI critical race theory course remains after ‘divisive concepts’ ban

Kate Perez, News Reporter
May 5, 2022
Signs and Designs installers Tanner Lamphier (left) and Clint Wrage (right) work on installing a sign for Tap Tap in the Ped Mall on Tuesday, April 26, 2022.

Past, Present, Future: Businesses and structures coming to the Pedestrian Mall soon

Kate Perez, News Reporter
May 3, 2022
Contributed photo of Liz Tovar, executive officer and associate vice president of the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and lead of the diversity, equity, and inclusion team.

University of Iowa strategic plan nears end of drafting stage

Kate Perez, News Reporter
May 1, 2022
University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson speaks with members of The Daily Iowan in Jesup Hall on April 20, 2022.

‘It just kind of caught us off guard:’ UI stakeholders reflect on meetings with President Wilson

Kate Perez, News Reporter
April 26, 2022
Ana Rodriguez speaks to her senators after being announced as the next president of the University of Iowa Faculty Senate during a UI Faculty Senate meeting on April 26, 2022.

UI Faculty Senate elects new officers, announces 2022-23 senators, councilors

Kate Perez, News Reporter
April 26, 2022
University of Iowa faculty senate president Teresa Marshall speaks during the Board of Regents meeting at the Alumni Center at Iowa State University on April 6, 2021. The Board of Regents looked over requests and plans from the University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State University, the Iowa school for the deaf, and the University of Iowa.

UI faculty, staff continue to struggle with burnout

Kate Perez, News Reporter
April 25, 2022
University of Iowa first-year multiracial student Kate Perez poses for a portrait on the Pentacrest on Monday, April 18, 2022.

Multiracial UI students search for acceptance

Kate Perez, News Reporter
April 19, 2022
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