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University of Iowa launches new mobile app for students

On Aug. 1, the University of Iowa rolled out a new mobile app designed to keep students connected to academic information and personalized resources...
St. Ambrose president Amy Novak and Mount Mercy president Todd Olson sign a "strategic combination" agreement on Thursday, Aug. 1. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

Mount Mercy and St. Ambrose announce historic merger

In a landmark decision, Cedar Rapids’ Mount Mercy University entered into a "strategic combination" agreement with Davenport’s St. Ambrose University on Thursday, Aug. 1....
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UI leads $6M NSF-funded initiative to combat severe weather in the Midwest

The University of Iowa has secured a $6 million, four-year grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to spearhead a multistate initiative aimed at...
UI Medical Laboratory Science program

Kirkwood, UI partner on Medical Laboratory Science degree

Kirkwood Community College and the University of Iowa (UI) are partnering to offer a four-year Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Bachelor of Science degree, beginning...
Lily Hintz, of Hintz Biomedical, gives her pitch at the Startup Incubator Summer Track Launch Day in the Black Box Theatre in the Iowa Memorial Union on July 26, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa.

Hintz Biomedical, HMUIRL take top prize for Iowa JPEC Summer Track pitch

A health care startup that recently took top prize at an Iowa JPEC spring competition has come out on top once again. Hintz Biomedical, along...
A scientist wearing a face mask and lab coat holds a petri dish.

University of Iowa biomedical center secures $425k training grant

This month, the University of Iowa’s Center for Biocatalysis and Bioprocessing (CBB) – a unit of the Office of the Vice President for Research...
Student employees clean and disinfect Cambus buses in the Bus barn.

UI receives $16M grant for Cambus system improvements

The University of Iowa has received a $16.4 million federal grant to improve its Cambus system, a significant boost that will help the university...
A view of the front entrance of the Big Grove Brewery’s Cedar Rapids taphouse at a recent sunset. CREDIT BIG GROVE

Big Grove named official craft brewery of University of Iowa Athletics

Big Grove Brewery, a popular Eastern Iowa craft brewery has been named the “Official Craft Brewery” of the Iowa Hawkeyes. On July 15, the University...
Dr. Daniel McCabe, director of UI Health Care's Division of Medical Toxicology.

UI Health Care introduces Medical Toxicology Clinic

This month, University of Iowa Health Care is launching a Medical Toxicology Clinic to offer outpatient care for Iowans exposed to toxic substances, with...
Mali Kituza of Jefferson High School (left) and Amari Rogel of Washington High School (right) pose with their award amounts.

Aegon Transamerica Foundation awards $50k to support first-generation Cedar Rapids students

A $50,000 grant provided by Aegon Transamerica Foundation is helping to improve access to higher education for low-income and first-generation college-bound students in the...

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