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University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center North Liberty at 701 W. Forevergreen Rd.

University of Iowa eyes $45.57 million renovation, expansion projects for 2026

Seven months after opening its North Liberty campus, University of Iowa Health Care is eyeing a $19 million to $25 million expansion to accommodate its influx of patients. The approximately 469,000-square-foot hospital near the intersection of Forevergreen Road and Highway…

Iowa Board of Regents consider early-phase projects that would pave way for UI patient tower

At the Iowa Board of Regents meeting Wednesday, the University of Iowa requested approval of…

Regent David Barker listens to UI Health Care CEO Brad Haws discuss plans for the university's patient care tower on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

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…

Jim Lindenmayer, member of the Iowa Board of Regents for seven years. Mr. Lindenmayer's term expires April 30.

Iowa Board of Regents finalizes contracts with COGS, SEIU

The Iowa Board of Regents voted Wednesday to ratify collective bargaining agreements with Campaign to…

Members of UI's graduate student worker union COGS gather Wednesday outside the Pentacrest. Wages are not keeping step with inflation and are not sustainable, they say.

Tuition hikes on the table for students at state universities

Pending approval from the Iowa Board of Regents, Iowa’s state universities are proposing tuition hikes…

Students walk past Jessup Hall on the Pentacrest on a fall afternoon.

Iowa Board of Regents push pause on Iowa Memorial Union renovations

The Iowa Board of Regents voted Thursday to postpone a decision greenlighting the proposed $81.4…

The Iowa Memorial Union will undergo a major renovation to better serve students. CREDIT JUSTIN TORNER

UI Health Care Workers union protest for better wages, benefits

Members of the University of Iowa Health Care workers union picketed at the corner of…

A member of UI Health Care's union SEIU holds a sign that declares "Restore merges staff seniority now!" at the corner of Melrose Avenue and Hawkeye Drive Wednesday. Health care workers say the 3% wage increase offered by the Iowa Board of Regents isn't enough.

UI graduate workers’ union COGS to negotiate wages with Iowa Board of Regents this week

University of Iowa graduate student workers are headed to the bargaining table with the Iowa…

Members of UI's graduate student worker union COGS gather Wednesday outside the Pentacrest. Wages are not keeping step with inflation and are not sustainable, they say.

UI Health Care secures $252.6 million bond for hospital projects amid market volatility

At its meeting Wednesday, the Iowa Board of Regents approved a resolution authorizing the issuance…

Exterior twilight view of UI Hospitals and Clinics.

Iowa Board of Regents update strategic plan, eliminate DEI language

The Iowa Board of Regents voted to update their 2022-2027 strategic plan on Jan. 15,…

Regent executive director Mark Braun (left) and president Sherry Bates at the Boardb of regents meeting Nov. 7, held on the University of Northern Iowa campus.

Regent Universities continue process of eliminating DEI departments

Iowa Regent universities are making progress in complying with Senate File 2435, which mandates the…

Regent executive director Mark Braun (left) and president Sherry Bates at the Boardb of regents meeting Nov. 7, held on the University of Northern Iowa campus.

University of Iowa seeks $80 million in capital improvement projects at Board of Regents meeting

The University of Iowa received approval from the Iowa Board of Regents Nov. 6 for…

Aerial footage of Hubbard Park and the University of Iowa Art Building. The facility, empty since the 2008 flood, is set for a $37 million renovation.

Tippie College of Business to suspend admission to graduate finance program

The University of Iowa is requesting to temporarily suspend its Master of Science in Finance…

Pappajohn Business Building University of Iowa

University of Iowa pursuing $20.6 million full acquisition of Old Capital Town Center

The University of Iowa is seeking approval from the Iowa Board of Regents to purchase…

Exterior of the Old Capitol Town Center.

UI Health Care seeks $25 million in upgrades to Downtown Campus

In keeping with its agreement prior to the acquisition of Mercy Iowa City, the University…

Iowa Board of Regents OK tuition hike for 2024-2025 year

Following a decision by the Iowa Board of Regents, students entering the University of Iowa…

Brenda Ramirez, political science and economics major and vice president of the undergraduate student government at University of Iowa, addresses the Board of Regents on June 13. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW