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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Jim Fluck and Julie Scott are featured in a photo at the UI Main Library on Wednesday, April 27, 2016. Former employees of the university, they have made $2.7 million in donations to support many areas across campus.  (The Daily Iowan/Tawny Schmit)

Phil aids new Hancher

  In the campus-wide celebration of Phil’s Day, two longtime philanthropists who majorly contributed to the construction of the new Hancher Auditorium shared their reasons for giving back to...

The sun rises behind the Old Capitol in Iowa City on Friday, April 10, 2015. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Finer: Philanthropy’s effect goes beyond scholarships

April 27, 2016

The first time I understood the true effect of private support at the University of Iowa was Phil’s Day 2014, during my first year in the University of Iowa Foundation’s Student Philanthropy Group....

The University of Iowa Campus looking west from Old Capitol and the Pentacrest.

Marshall: Today, we celebrate Phil’s Day

April 27, 2016

As president and CEO of the University of Iowa Foundation, I have the privilege of helping connect UI alumni and friends with their passions — assisting them as they provide philanthropic support for...

Iowa guard Ally Disterhoft goes up for the a basket against a Purdue defender on Thursday Feb. 18, 2106. The Hawkeyes defeated the Boilermakers 63-55 in Carver Hawkeye Arena. (The Daily Iowan/ Alex Kroeze)

Disterhoft: Hawkeye student-athletes grateful for Phil

April 27, 2016

Today, I am writing on behalf of University of Iowa student-athletes to say that we’re eternally grateful for our supporters’ generosity and genuine passion for Iowa athletics. Even though our demanding...

The sun rises behind the Old Capitol in Iowa City on Friday, April 10, 2015. (The Daily Iowan/Sergio Flores)

Guest opinion: I received help; now I help others

April 25, 2016

My first experience with philanthropy in higher education was as a recipient. Preparing to transfer from a community college to a four-year institution, I was concerned about affordability; working a job...