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Katie Ann McCarver

Katie Ann McCarver, Copy Editor

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Katie Ann McCarver is a Copy Editor at The Daily Iowan. She is a senior at the University of Iowa double majoring in journalism and creative writing. This is her second year as a copy editor for the DI. During her freshman and sophomore years, she worked as a news reporter covering higher education and as a news editor, respectively.
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Senior Column | How being in a college newsroom taught me about my community

Katie Ann McCarver, Copy Editor
May 9, 2022
Dean of the UI College of Education Daniel Clay addresses spectators and answers questions at the Levitt Center for University Advancement on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Clay is one of four finalists to become the next president of the University of Iowa.

Finalist Daniel Clay takes ‘no-nonsense’ approach to leadership

Rylee Wilson and Katie Ann McCarver
April 28, 2021
Dean of the UI College of Education Daniel Clay addresses spectators and answers questions at the Levitt Center for University Advancement on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Clay is one of four finalists to become the next president of the University of Iowa.

Finalist Daniel Clay takes ‘no-nonsense’ approach to leadership

Rylee Wilson and Katie Ann McCarver
April 27, 2021
Dean of the UI College of Education Daniel Clay addresses spectators and answers questions at the Levitt Center for University Advancement on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Clay is one of four finalists to become the next president of the University of Iowa.

Fourth UI Presidential Forum: UI College of Education Dean Daniel Clay emphasizes Iowa experience

Rylee Wilson and Katie Ann McCarver
April 22, 2021
Contributed photo of Daniel Clay, dean of the University of Iowa College of Education.

UI Presidential Search: Dean of UI College of Education Daniel L. Clay named finalist

Rylee Wilson and Katie Ann McCarver
April 21, 2021
The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021.

A year ago, the University of Iowa shut down campus. Now, it’s navigating a new financial future

Sabine Martin and Katie Ann McCarver
March 16, 2021
The Board of Regents holds a meeting discussing bond sales and loss of revenue due to COVID-19 on Youtube live stream on Thursday, April 30, 2020.

Board of Regents to ask for $30 million in state funding for deferred maintenance, OKs UI request for facility, property updates

Katie Ann McCarver, Copy Editor
September 23, 2020
Rod Lehnertz, Senior Vice President for Finance and Operations, gives a presentation to the Board of Regents on Thursday Sept. 17. Lehnertz discussed building projects the the university had underway and how COVID-19 was impacting the projects.

Regents consider approval of deferred maintenance funding request of $30 million for fiscal 2022

Katie Ann McCarver, Copy Editor
September 17, 2020
Photo of Liz Tovar (L), interim associate vice president for diversity, equity, and inclusion, and Tabitha Wiggins (R), interim directer of the Center for Diversity and Enrichment. Contributed.

University of Iowa names interim associate vice president for DEI, interim director of Center for Diversity and Enrichment

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
August 6, 2020
University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld addresses the Board of Regents during a meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, June 6, 2019.

Iowa regents discuss institutional response to COVID-19 amid calls to close campuses in the fall

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
July 29, 2020
Iowa Board of Regents President Michael Richards sits alongside President Pro Tem Patty Cownie during a meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, June 6, 2019. The Regents voted in favor of a four percent tuition increase starting in the fall semester of 2019.

Iowa regents approve fiscal 2021 budget with decreased state funding, tuition revenue amid COVID-19 pandemic

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
July 29, 2020
Iowa Board of Regents President Michael Richards sits alongside President Pro Tem Patty Cownie during a meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, June 6, 2019. The Regents voted in favor of a four percent tuition increase starting in the fall semester of 2019.

Regents consider approval of fiscal 2021 budget amid financial loss due to COVID-19, decreased state funding

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
July 24, 2020
UI President Bruce Harreld answers a question in the Adler Journalism Building on Monday, September 23, 2019. President Harreld discussed his contract extension, the resignation of the Associate VP for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the UI marching band investigation regarding incidents taken place during the Cy-Hawk football game.

UI officials say associate vice president for DEI will continue reporting to provost’s office, search to fill the position ongoing

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
July 23, 2020
The Airliner in downtown Iowa City is seen on June 29. Local business briefly reopened after a temporary shutdown resulting from the spread of the coronavirus, but the resurgence in cases is causing another wave of shutdowns.

Some Iowa City businesses suspend in-person service once again as COVID-19 cases spike

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
June 29, 2020
UI Center for Diversity and Enrichment Executive Director to depart for University of New Hampshire

UI Center for Diversity and Enrichment Executive Director to depart for University of New Hampshire

Caleb McCullough and Katie Ann McCarver
June 20, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

Iowa Legislature cuts state appropriations to regent institutions by $8 million

Rylee Wilson and Katie Ann McCarver
June 16, 2020
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seen on Sept. 17, 2018.

Officials from UI Hospitals and Clinics discuss financial impact of COVID-19 for fiscal 2020, 2021 with regents

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
June 4, 2020
Stickers on the floor encouraging social distancing are seen on the floor on Tuesday, June 2 in Iowa City West High School.

Iowa shatters primary turnout record with mail-in ballots in unprecedented primary election amid COVID-19

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
June 2, 2020
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seen on Sept. 17, 2018.

UIHC expected to take unprecedented $100 million hit this fiscal year due to COVID-19 with more losses on the horizon

Kelsey Harrell and Katie Ann McCarver
May 29, 2020
Fact Check | Iowa leads the nation in overall high-school graduation rates, lags behind in minority graduation rates

Fact Check | Iowa leads the nation in overall high-school graduation rates, lags behind in minority graduation rates

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
May 29, 2020
The south side of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building remains intact following a bombing that destroyed one third of the building in a domestic terrorist attack. At 9:02 a.m. on April 19, 1995 a bomb detonated at the building’s north entrance, killing 168 people. In addition to those who died, approximately 800 were injured.

‘It was never the same’: Remembering the Oklahoma City Bombing 25 years later

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
April 18, 2020
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is seen on Sept. 17, 2018.

UI Health Care leaders say COVID-19 takes financial toll on system; focused on resources for patients, staff

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
April 1, 2020
Members from the Levitt Center for University Advancement hand out cookies on the T. Anne Cleary Walkway on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 for the 1 Day for Iowa fundraiser. (Ben Allan Smith/The Daily Iowan)

‘One Day for Iowa’ online giving event postponed amid coronavirus spread

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
March 16, 2020
Candidate for the role of Vice President of Student Life Sarah Hansen speaks during a forum at the IMU on Feb. 4, 2020. Hansen graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts in Education and a Masters in Arts in Sociology.

Sarah Hansen named next University of Iowa Vice President for Student Life

Rachel Schilke and Katie Ann McCarver
March 13, 2020
Regents President Mike Richards listens during the state Board of Regents meeting at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls on Friday, November 15, 2018.

Iowa regents consider policy change to give president emergency-authorization authority

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
March 13, 2020
Flags wave during the Hawkeye Invitational at Finkbine Golf Course on April 15, 2017. University Heights and Iowa City are looking to rezone land around Finkbine to develop a university-owned apartment complex off of Melrose Avenue.

Women’s golf cancels Mexico event after Board of Regents ruling

Robert Read and Katie Ann McCarver
March 10, 2020
Steam swirls around the University of Iowa Power Plant on the evening of Monday, Jan. 14, 2019.

Most University of Iowa utility-system employees accept offer to work with P3 partner ENGIE

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
March 6, 2020
Voters line up outside the polling location at Westminster Presbyterian Church for the Democratic Primaries in Minneapolis, MN on Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2020.

Joe Biden wins Minnesota primary after endorsement by home-state Senator Amy Klobuchar

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
March 3, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019.

UI Faculty Senate committee report recommends more resources for General Counsel’s Office to mitigate risk

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
February 25, 2020
The Office of Financial Aid is seen inside Calvin Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019.

Board of Regents hears annual student financial aid report

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
February 5, 2020
The Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery Building is seen on April 17, 2018.

Regents approve extended admissions suspension in five Biomedical Sciences legacy programs

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
February 5, 2020
Speakers from the event cut a ceremonial ribbon during the opening reception for the Psychological and Brain Sciences Building on Jan. 24. The building has been under construction for two and a half years but was ready for use by faculty and students for the spring semester of 2020.

University of Iowa dedicates new Psychological and Brain Sciences building

Katie Ann McCarver and Kelsey Harrell
January 26, 2020
MediaWise Voter Project kicks off with UI visit

MediaWise Voter Project kicks off with UI visit

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
January 25, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017.

UI to implement supervisor training after two-year employee practices review

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
January 23, 2020
Provost Montse Fuentes speaks in an interview with The Daily Iowan in Jessup Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. Fuentes sat down to discuss new plans to improve support for first-generation students.

UI provost unveils Hawkeye First-Generation Initiative

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
January 21, 2020
Regents listen to a presentation during a state Board of Regents meeting in the IMU main lounge on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017.

Judge affirms state board’s remedy for Iowa regents in collective-bargaining dispute

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
January 16, 2020
An attendee voices her concerns on the public/private partnership during a meeting with the state Board of Regents in Urbandale on Tuesday. The state Board of Regents voted unanimously to pass the partnership.

Public raises transparency concerns about UI public/private partnership

Marissa Payne and Katie Ann McCarver
December 10, 2019
University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld addresses the Faculty Senate during a meeting in the Old Capitol Senate Chambers on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. Harreld talked about the approval of the public/private partnership.

UI Faculty Senate passes climate-emergency declaration

Katie Ann McCarver and Kelsey Harrell
December 10, 2019
UI President Bruce Harreld answers questions during an interview with The Daily Iowan in the Adler Journalism Building on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019.

UI president: Declaring a climate crisis must come with action

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
December 9, 2019
UI Senate Faculty President Russell Ganim speaks during the meeting on Tuesday, April 23, 2019.

Russell Ganim named associate provost and dean of International Programs

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
December 3, 2019
Amy Kristof-Brown named Tippie College of Business interim dean

Amy Kristof-Brown named Tippie College of Business interim dean

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
November 26, 2019
J. Martin Scholtz of the Texas A&M University College of Medicine speaks during the VP for Research candidate forum on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019. Scholtz is the first candidate in the search.

University of Iowa VP for Research Martin Scholtz talks scholarship and service

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
November 21, 2019
The office of Finance and Operations is seen in Jessup Hall on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.

University of Iowa Faculty Senate reviews Senior VP for Finance and Operations Office

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
November 21, 2019
Search for missing UI student ongoing, Johnson County says

Search for missing UI student ongoing, Johnson County says

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
November 18, 2019
University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld speaks in front of the state Board of Regents on Thursday, April 18, 2019.

University of Iowa president talks importance of resources in funding strategic plan

Kelsey Harrell and Katie Ann McCarver
November 17, 2019
Sheriffs drag the Iowa River in boats near the English and Philosophy Building on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

Johnson County Sheriff’s Department identifies missing UI student

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
November 17, 2019
Iowa Board of Regents President Michael Richards sits alongside President Pro Tem Patty Cownie during a meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, June 6, 2019. The Regents voted in favor of a four percent tuition increase starting in the fall semester of 2019.

Iowa Student Action requests three town halls with Board of Regents at the state universities

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
November 14, 2019
Associate Professor of Instruction for the Rhetoric Department Megan Knight reads a statement during a protest for sick leave time at the Old Capitol Building on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. Faculty Forward would like to establish a sick leave bank for non-tenure track faculty. The University of Iowa’s Catastrophic Leave policy covers two percent of faculty members in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, most of the uncovered faculty are non-tenure track.

Regents approve catastrophic-leave policy amid debate from Faculty Senate, Faculty Forward

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
November 14, 2019
University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld addresses the Board of Regents during a meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, June 6, 2019.

Board of Regents give UI go-ahead for new Center for Noninvasive Brain Stimulation

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
November 14, 2019
Regents President Mike Richards listens during the state Board of Regents meeting at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls on Friday, November 15, 2018.

Board of Regents approve UI request to make $2.2 million property purchase

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
November 14, 2019
The Old Capital from the roof of UIHC in Iowa City, Iowa on March 25, 2019.

UI reports death of third-year student

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
November 12, 2019
The Iowa City Ronald McDonald House is seen on Monday, November 11, 2019. The Iowa City Ronald McDonald House, which is one of more than 360 locations in the U.S., received a $350,000 donation from the Gerdin family for their latest initiatives.

Gerdin Family Foundation donates $350,000 to the Iowa City Ronald McDonald House

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
November 11, 2019
Kid Captain Skylar Hardee signals a thumbs up in the Hawkeye football locker room at Kids Day at Kinnick on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Kids Day at Kinnick is an annual event for families to experience Iowa's football stadium, while watching preseason practice and honoring this year's Kid Captains.

From ‘miracle baby’ to Kid Captain: Skylar Hardee will cheer on the Hawkeyes

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
November 7, 2019
Iowa Board of Regents President Michael Richards sits alongside President Pro Tem Patty Cownie during a meeting at the Iowa State Alumni Center in Ames, Iowa, on Thursday, June 6, 2019. The Regents voted in favor of a four percent tuition increase starting in the fall semester of 2019.

UI faculty catastrophic-leave policy up for regents’ consideration

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
November 5, 2019
Incumbent city council candidate Pauline Taylor answers a question at the Iowa City Council election forum in City Hall on Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019. The candidates were asked questions on a variety of issues including affordable housing, the future of public transport, racially disproportionate police stops, and human trafficking.

Johnson County officials anticipate high voter turnout in local elections

Hannah Rovner and Katie Ann McCarver
November 4, 2019
Associate Professor of Instruction for the Rhetoric Department Megan Knight reads a statement during a protest for sick leave time at the Old Capitol Building on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. Faculty Forward would like to establish a sick leave bank for non-tenure track faculty. The University of Iowa’s Catastrophic Leave policy covers two percent of faculty members in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, most of the uncovered faculty are non-tenure track.

Fixed-term faculty protest catastrophic-leave policy outside UI Faculty Senate meeting

Kinsey Phipps and Katie Ann McCarver
October 29, 2019
Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA, spoke out to the Iowa City community during his “Culture War” tour. His tour at The University Iowa took place in the Iowa Memorial Union at 7pm on October 23, 2019.

Charlie Kirk visits UI to discuss conservative cultural issues

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
October 23, 2019
Bikes lean against each other outside of Big Grove Brewery during RAGBRAI on July 27, 2018. Riders rode from Sigourney to Iowa City on Day 6 of this year's event. (Katina Zentz/The Daily Iowan)

RAGBRAI staff announces resignation, new ‘Iowa Ride’

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
October 15, 2019
The Old Capital from the roof of UIHC in Iowa City, Iowa on March 25, 2019.

UI greek council addresses ‘racist ideology’ in sorority member’s Instagram comments

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
October 7, 2019
School District President Stephen Murley speaks during a School Board meeting. (Joseph Cress/The Daily Iowan)

Iowa City schools superintendent announces he has no plans to renew contract

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
October 1, 2019
UI President Bruce Harreld answers a question in the Adler Journalism Building on Monday, Sept. 23, 2019.

Harreld reaches out to Hawkeye Marching Band after Cy-Hawk game incidents

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
September 25, 2019
Progress of the Seashore Hall demolition is seen on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2018. Seashore Hall, which was originally the home of the University hospital, is being torn down to make room for a new building to house the school of Psychological and Brain Sciences.

Last remaining section of Seashore Hall receives approval for razing

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
September 19, 2019
Regents President Mike Richards listens during the state Board of Regents meeting at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls on Friday, November 15, 2018.

Regents approve request for $18 million boost to general funds

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter
September 19, 2019
Regents listen during the state Board of Regents meeting on Sept. 12, 2018 in the IMU Main Lounge.

Regents hear about evolving Student Disability Services

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter
September 18, 2019
Researchers Philip Polgreen (top left), Jacob Simmering (bottom left), Jordan Schultz (center), Michael Welsh (top right) and Kumar Narayanan (bottom right) pose for a portrait outside of the Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery Building on Monday Sept. 16, 2019. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

UI research suggests possible new treatment for Parkinson’s disease

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
September 16, 2019
The Old Capital from the roof of UIHC in Iowa City, Iowa on March 25, 2019.

UI announces student died while studying abroad in Portugal

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
September 16, 2019
Kid Captain Cien Currie and his father pose for a picture Hawkeye Football Head Coach Kirk Ferentz at Kids Day at Kinnick on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Kids Day at Kinnick is an annual event for families to experience Iowa's football stadium, while watching preseason practice and honoring this year's Kid Captains.

Kid Captain Cien Currie has “wonderful” response to Keto diet, dietitian says

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
September 12, 2019
Board members listen during the Board of Regents meeting on September 12, 2018 in the IMU Main Lounge. Regents members discussed remodeling various buildings and sights across various Iowa campuses.

Regents will hear request to dissolve application portal for public Iowa universities

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
September 10, 2019
Police investigators respond to a scene of a suspicious death on Friday, April 7, 2019, at 114 Green Mountain Drive in Iowa City, Iowa.

Iowa City police: UI Health Care budget executive homicide investigation active

Katie Ann McCarver, News Editor
August 27, 2019
Photo Illustration.

UI addresses low response rates of course evaluations

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter
May 6, 2019
Bruce Harreld speaks about the diversity, equity, and inclusion paradigm shift

Bruce Harreld speaks about the diversity, equity, and inclusion paradigm shift

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter
May 5, 2019
Photo Illustration by Katie Goodale

New survey reveals college students are confident in their finances

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter
May 2, 2019
The Helen Lemme Reading Club Library opens to the public at the Afro-American Cultural Center on May 2. The collection is made up entirely of works by African-American authors.

Afro House library dedicated to Helen Lemme Reading Club

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter
May 1, 2019
University of Iowa graduate student Aiden Bettine poses for a portrait on Tuesday, April 23rd, 2019. Aiden Bettine is the first Humanities for Public Good Graduate Fellow. (Tate Hildyard/ The Daily Iowan).

Obermann Center grant explores Humanities for Public Good program

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter
April 29, 2019
The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 25, 2018.

Our Collective Brains supports minority, first-gen UI students studying psychology

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter
April 29, 2019
Faculty Senate President Sandra Daack-Hirsch speaks during the Faculty Senate meeting on April 23, 2019.

UI Faculty Senate announces officer election results

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter
April 23, 2019
Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management Brent Gage speaks during the Senate Faculty meeting on Tuesday, April 23, 2019.

UI Faculty Senate approves new freedom-of-expression policy

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter
April 23, 2019
Photo illustration

Research warns against substance abuse among college students

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter
April 22, 2019
The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

Regents approve new policy regarding freedom of expression

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter
April 18, 2019
The Old Capitol building is seen in 2018.

Regents consider UI’s request for M.S. degree termination

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter
April 18, 2019
University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld speaks in front of the state Board of Regents on Thursday, April 18, 2019.

UI backtracks on paying Modern Piping, seeks documentation for work on Children’s Hospital

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter
April 18, 2019
Professor Mariola Espinosa poses for a portrait in her office in Shaeffer Hall on Friday, April 5, 2019.

University of Iowa associate professor considers Caribbean colonialism, yellow fever

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter
April 16, 2019
College of Public Health on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017

UI partners with Congolese community for pregnancy health research

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter
April 14, 2019
University of Iowa Club Quidditch players chase the golden snitch during an intersquad scrimmage at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.

Popular-culture clubs on UI campus grow in number

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter
April 11, 2019
Photo illustration.

Research shows college students may be uninformed about their majors

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter
April 10, 2019
The UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital is seen in September 2018.

Regents to consider UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital project budget increase

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter
April 9, 2019
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as seen on Sept 17, 2018.

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics sees increase in placenta problem

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter
April 8, 2019
A University of Iowa student represents Southeast Asia during the Walk It Out Fashion Show at the IMU Main Lounge on Saturday, April 6, 2019. (Jenna Galligan/The Daily Iowan)

Walk it Out: Multicultural Fashion Show celebrates 10 years

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter
April 7, 2019
Comedian Nina G. to discuss disability at the UI

Comedian Nina G. to discuss disability at the UI

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter
April 4, 2019
Iowa alum Dave Dierks delivers a talk entitled "Life with Phil" in the second floor ballroom of the Iowa Memorial Union on April 2, 2019.

David Dierks gives latest ‘Life with Phil’ talk

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter
April 2, 2019
Chuck Grassley stands on stage at the Second Annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 13, 2018. The event was a fundraiser for current governor Kim Reynolds.

Grassley raises concern for safety of U.S. intellectual property

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter
April 2, 2019
Icicles form on the Old Capitol on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019.

Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities turns 10 years old, selects Keokuk as next partner

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter
March 28, 2019
The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 25, 2018.

UI discusses support, retention of rural students on campus

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter
March 25, 2019
The Old Capitol is seen on Nov. 25, 2018.

Diversity Catalyst Award given to faculty, staff, students

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter
March 14, 2019
Associate English professor at the University of Austin-Texas Domino Renee Perez speaks at the Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion forum on Thursday, March 14, 2019

Second associate VP for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion candidate visits UI

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter
March 14, 2019
The University of Iowa Campus looking west from Old Capitol and the Pentacrest.

Faculty Senate makes recommendations to external-relations office

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter
March 13, 2019
Administrative Liason for the Office of the President Joni Troester addresses the council during the Faculty Council meeting in the University Capitol Centre on March 12, 2019. (Katie Goodale/The Daily Iowan)

Faculty Council discusses affordable student housing with City Council

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter
March 12, 2019
Finer Streetwear Co. owner Markeece Johnson poses for a portrait on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Finer Streetwear is a new, independent clothing store in Iowa City, run by an 18-year-old City High graduate.

City High grad skips college, starts business

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter
March 10, 2019
(Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

Trump promises executive order addressing university speech

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter
March 8, 2019
Meenakshi Gigi Durham, associate dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, responds to a question at the associate vice president for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion forum in the Pappajohn Business Building on Thursday, March 7, 2019.

Meenakshi Gigi Durham emerges as first candidate in UI associate VP search

Katie Ann McCarver, News Reporter
March 7, 2019
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