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Morgan Ungs

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Iowa City Poetry launches ‘Two Voices’ interview series

Morgan Ungs, Arts Reporter
February 7, 2021
Local artist, Kelly Clare’s piece, A MODERN APPROACH WILL NOT ONLY PROVIDE DECOYS BUT BREADCRUMBS ALSO is on display outside of Public Space One on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 as part of This Could Get Snowed On. This Could Get Snowed On is a monthly exhibition of large-scale works by local artists, displayed on the front porch of Public Space One.

Public Space One turns outdoor space into snow-proof art display

Morgan Ungs, Arts Reporter
January 26, 2021
Cover art for Planet Claire and photo of the author, Jeff Porter.

Retired UI professor Jeff Porter publishes heart-wrenching memoir ‘Planet Claire’

Morgan Ungs, Arts Reporter
January 26, 2021
Second-year MFA candidates for the University of Iowa Center for the Book Madison Bennett (left) and Kimberly Obee (right) organize calendar orders for the Ladies Typographic Union on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020 in North Hall. After selling calendars for over a decade, this year is first time that the calendars have been available online.

Ladies Typographic Union create 2021 hand pressed calendar

Morgan Ungs, Arts Reporter
December 15, 2020
Troops to Teachers helps veterans transition from military service to the classroom

Troops to Teachers helps veterans transition from military service to the classroom

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter
November 11, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa professors advise students on finding jobs in a pandemic

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter
November 9, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa launches student-employee testing program, reports positive COVID-19 cases

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter
November 4, 2020
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Randy Feenstra keeps 4th Congressional District red

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter
November 3, 2020
The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa professors speak on concerns over immigration in America

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter
November 1, 2020
The Old Capitol building is seen on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019.

UI reports 28 new cases of COVID-19

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter
October 30, 2020
Photo of Diann Rozsa. Contributed.

One UI Ph.D. student is studying America’s haunted memories

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter
October 29, 2020
Pictured is the Main Library at the University of Iowa on Oct. 28, 2020.

University of Iowa Libraries launching peer monitor program to promote mask compliance

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter
October 28, 2020
The corn monument sits on the Pentacrest lawn on Monday, Oct. 15, 2019. The monument has been a yearly tradition that is believed to have been started in 1919.

Corn monument contest brings homecoming tradition online

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter
October 14, 2020
Old Capital as seen on April 13, 2020.

University of Iowa shared governance expresses concerns with halt of diversity, equity, and inclusion training

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter
October 13, 2020
The Lindquist Center is seen on October 12, 2020. The College of Education, Special Education and Psychology faculty were awarded a $1.6 million grant.

University of Iowa introduces new interdisciplinary education program

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter
October 12, 2020
The University of Iowa Public Policy Building is seen on Wednesday, October 7th, 2020.

UI introduces new Master of Public Affairs Program

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter
October 7, 2020
The home screen of the Hickory Hill Hunt app displays its different elements. Designed by University of Iowa PhD Student Rachel Larson, the app is intended to help its users learn about wildlife. (Contributed)

UI graduate students create apps to connect kids with science

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter
October 7, 2020
University Iowa Associate AD of Student-Athlete Academic Services, Liz Tovar speaks to the Undergraduate Student Government over Zoom on Tuesday, October 6th, 2020. Student government is discussing the Class Pass/Fail legislation being passed tonight.

USG proposes fall classes should offer pass/not pass options

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter
October 6, 2020
Entrance to the University of Iowa's Seamans Center for the Engineering Arts and Sciences at 103 South Capitol Street, Iowa City, IA on Friday, Oct. 2nd, 2020. A one million dollar grant from the National Science Foundation was rewarded to a University of Iowa collaboration between engineering and medical students and faculty to work on advancing medical AI.

UI group wins $1 million to work on medical artificial intelligence

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter
October 4, 2020
Madison Bennett and Kimberly Obee, both second year MFA candidates at the Center for the Book, evaluate colors for a project Bennett is working on. The University of Iowa Center for the Book is located in North Hall and has machinery for printing, pressing, paper making, and more. Many MFA and some undergraduate students spend time in this studio for school and creativity.

UI Center for the Book takes on $2.5 million fundraising challenge

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter
September 28, 2020
Photo Illustration by Raquele Decker

Graduate college creating campaign to promote equity among graduate students

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter
September 24, 2020
University of Iowa student teacher, Emma Lindskog, reads aloud a book to her fourth grade class on Sept. 17.

University of Iowa education majors continue student teaching online

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter
September 21, 2020
The sign for the Office of Sustainability sits outside its new location on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. The office recently moved to communications building.

University of Iowa releases rough rendition of 2030 sustainability goals

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter
September 20, 2020
The site of the new location 1200 South Riverside Dr. for Iowa City recycle bins. As seen on Tuesday Sept.15, 2020.

North Dodge Hy-vee recycling drop off center moving to Riverside Drive

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter
September 17, 2020
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Tippie Associate Director of DEI inducted into the Iowa Latino Hall of Fame

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter
September 15, 2020
Photo Illustration by Raquele Decker.

Disposable masks can have environmental impact, UI sustainability experts say

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter
September 14, 2020
Joe Meidlinger instructs Tom Beaver of Iowa City on the use of a "mini sim" driving simulator during an open house at the National Advanced Driving Simulator in Coralville on Wednesday Oct. 10, 2018. Meidlinger is the program supervisor for the mini sim program. Beaver's son, Greg, a UI senior and mechanical engineering student, works in the mini sim program.

University of Iowa researchers study effects of cannabis on driving

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter
September 2, 2020
The Seamans Center is seen on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. The engineering department recently was approved for a grant that allows the department to study the effects of off-campus learning on students.

University of Iowa professor to send metal alloys research to the International Space Station

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter
September 2, 2020
Blurry shadow and silhouette of mother and child at zebra crossing.

UI researchers using virtual reality to study ways children cross streets

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter
September 1, 2020
Photo Illustration by Abigail McDaniel.

Water safety in buildings checked before opening campus

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter
August 27, 2020
Fallen tree limbs are seen in the green space in front of downtown on Monday, Aug. 10, 2020. With wind gusts around 80 mph, the derecho ­--a widespread wind damage event produced by severe thunderstorms-- hit Iowa City in the afternoon causing tree damage and power outages.

Johnson County to assess costs for tree replacements after derecho

Morgan Ungs, News Reporter
August 26, 2020
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