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UI undergrads tackle pressing health problems

Thursday, April 6, 2017
In UI research labs, undergrads learn life lessons and contribute to scientific discoveryHeart disease. Diabetes. Alzheimer’s. Most people reading this know someone affected by one of these serious medical conditions.

Offering what no classroom can

Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Award-winning India Winterim matches undergrads with India’s bestDozens of University of Iowa students and faculty each year choose to spend three weeks of the cold Midwest winter in the warm, sunny regions of India as part of an observational learning program called India Winterim.

11 UI graduate programs in national top 10

Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Latest rankings from ‘US News & World Report’ released March 14Each year, U. S. News ranks professional schools in business, education, engineering, law, and medicine. The 2018 rankings for each respective college at the UI are listed below. 20. College of Law 21. Carver College of Medicine—Primary Care 23.

Presidential message: Devaluing public universities harms research, innovation

Tuesday, March 28, 2017
A few weeks ago, I had the honor of participating in the Lincoln Project forum where, among others, former University of Iowa President Mary Sue Coleman spoke about the difficulties faced by public universities.

Parent Times, Feb. 2017

Wednesday, February 22, 2017
To help celebrate the university's 170th birthday, Tom Rocklin, vice president for student life, shares what he loves about the University of Iowa.  

University of Iowa announces new statewide scholarship program

Thursday, June 2, 2016
The University of Iowa announced March 2 that it has partnered with the Raise. me scholarship platform on a statewide pilot project to encourage and improve college readiness among Iowa high school students. Using Raise.

Fresh opportunities to prepare graduates for global workforce

Thursday, June 2, 2016
Seamans Center annex will provide new collaborative learning spaces, high-tech tools for engineering students, facultyBy Andrea Zeek for Iowa Now, 4/22/16 Construction is underway on a 65,000-square-foot addition to the University of Iowa Seamans Center for the Engineering Arts and Sciences.

At Your Student's Service

Thursday, May 26, 2016
Maureen Schafer explains the role of academic adviserBy Sara Moninger What’s one thing that differentiates the University of Iowa from some of its peers? Mandatory student advising.

University of Iowa named ‘StormReady’ by National Weather Service

Thursday, May 26, 2016
National Weather Service officials have recognized the University of Iowa as StormReady®. By Office of Strategic Communications The StormReady program is a grassroots effort designed to help communities and universities establish severe weather safety plans and actively promote weather awareness.

Stress tips for finals week

Thursday, May 26, 2016
Here are some tips + tricks for your student.  Unfortunately, a completely stress-free finals week isn't possible.