Education
University of Iowa’s International Writing Program director to step down
Christopher Merrill, longtime director of the University of Iowa’s International Writing Program (IWP), will step down at the end of the year after 25 years leading the globally recognized literary exchange program. “I’m very proud of the role IWP has…
University of Iowa launches ‘Flight Funds’ to share revenue with student athletes
Iowa Athletics announced it will join the NCAA House settlement, taking a major step toward…
St. Ambrose, Mount Mercy University complete first step in historic merger
St. Ambrose University has officially become the “parent company” of Mount Mercy University, 10 months…
Junior Achievement announces 2025 Corridor Business Hall of Fame honorees
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa (JAEI) has announced the 2025 Corridor Business Hall of Fame…
Maintenance of Macbride Nature Recreation Area will cost UI $14.8 million, according to report
For the past 60-plus years, the University of Iowa has leased the Macbride Nature Recreation…
Wellmark Foundation awards $5M grant to expand youth mental health services in rural Iowa schools
The Wellmark Foundation has announced a $5 million grant aimed at tackling the growing mental…
UI Health Care names Dr. Bevan Yueh first chief physician executive
University of Iowa Health Care has appointed Dr. Bevan Yueh as its first chief physician…
UI students earn top honors, $6K in Startup Incubator Pitch Competition
Three University of Iowa students earned a combined $6,000 in prize money during the Undergraduate…
Student entrepreneurs shine in 2025 John Pappajohn Venture Competition
The 2025 John Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition capped off its 25th year on April…
Big Ten mutual defense compact? Not for University of Iowa
Citing threats to “the autonomy of university governance, the integrity of scientific research, and the…
Kirkwood Benton County Leadership Council to meet again May 15
Kirkwood Community College will host the next meeting of its Benton County Leadership Council on…
Students to showcase real-world business solutions at Eastern Iowa Airport in Junior Achievement 3DE event
This Wednesday, the Coe College Hangar at the Eastern Iowa Airport will be filled with…
Carver College of Medicine to eliminate six graduate programs following integration into Biomedical Science program
Following approval from the Iowa Board of Regents April 24, the University of Iowa will…
Iowa Board of Regents approve renovations for UI’s Iowa Memorial Union
Renovations proposed for the University of Iowa’s Iowa Memorial Union were approved during the Iowa…
Jim Lindenmayer’s term on Board of Regents nears end
Jim Lindenmayer, member of the Iowa Board of Regents for seven years, is nearing the…
Iowa Board of Regents finalizes contracts with COGS, SEIU
The Iowa Board of Regents voted Wednesday to ratify collective bargaining agreements with Campaign to…
