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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

The Daily Iowan

University of Iowa celebrates 175 years

3 degrees

were offered at the UI when classes started in 1855

200+ areas of study

are offered at the UI now

124 students

attended the UI when classes started in 1855

28,000+ students

in total attend the UI today 

University of Iowa student Gul Rukh Mehboob stands next to her painting for the 175th anniversary of the University of Iowa on Feb. 24, 2022.
Ph.D. student finds artistic recognition when selected to commemorate UI’s 175th anniversary
Parker Jones, Arts Editor
Contributed from the State Historical Society of Iowa, Iowa City.
UI campus, student population evolves over 175 years
Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Editor
A 1939 University of Iowa yearbook and ‘60s UI sweater sit in the UI Libraries Special Collections on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021. Several historical items were gathered for a display that celebrates the university’s 175th anniversary.
UI celebrates 175 years of student voice, protest
Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Editor
A mural is seen inside The University of Iowa Field House building in Iowa City on Feb. 21, 2022. The mural can be seen from the fourth floor track or the first floor courts.
A mural mystery: The story of Karl Wirsum and the Iowa Field House
Austin Hanson, Sports Editor
Illustration by Marandah Mangra-Dutcher
Black student involvement on UI campus initiates change
Simone Garza, News Reporter
Ruins of the Medical Lab.
After 175 years, a reflection on natural disasters at the UI
Ryan Hansen, News Reporter
The Old Capitol building is seen on March, 6, 2021.
Editorial | As we cross one milestone, here’s what we want from the university in the next 25 years
University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson sits down in an interview with The Daily Iowan reporters on Monday, Feb. 14, 2022.
UI President Barbara Wilson to be installed at Hancher Auditorium
Kate Perez, News Reporter