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UI professor wins 2025 Horwitz Prize for muscular dystrophy research

Dr. Kevin Campbell, professor and chair of molecular physiology and biophysics at the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, has been named a recipient of the 2025 Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize from Columbia University.…

UI students win entrepreneurial competition

Two University of Iowa students and their businesses placed first at the Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial…

Iowa entrepreneur, philanthropist John Pappajohn dies at age 94

John Pappajohn, legendary entrepreneur and the namesake of the University of Iowa’s business building and…

John Pappajohn

Johnson County officials spotlight development wins

Representatives from Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Tiffin, Solon, the University of Iowa and Johnson…

Pinseekers under development in Tiffin, pictured April 17. CREDIT NOAH TONG

UI VP for medical affairs, Carver dean finalists to visit campus

The University of Iowa search committee for the new vice president for medical affairs and…

A ‘welcoming front door’: UI turns to inpatient tower project

UI Health Care has posted a request for qualifications (RFQ) for the highly anticipated adult…

The highlighted areas of this map show the future locations of a new adult inpatient tower and health sciences academic building. CREDIT UI OFFICE OF STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS

Can AI replace humans? ‘I think so,’ says Iowa professor

In a recent webinar discussing the power of ChatGPT, University of Iowa professor Patrick Fan…

ChatGPT is forcing professionals to keep evolving or risk being left behind. CREDIT PEXELS - SANKET MISHRA

University of Iowa metaversity geared toward prospective, current students

A collection of avatars attended a ribbon cutting event for a virtual University of Iowa…

Jim Chaffee and Tippie student Isabel Anderson work with some of the college’s virtual reality technology.

UI research center secures emergency funding following tornado

The Iowa Board of Regents approved a request from the University of Iowa to make…

Tornado damage on March 31 on the Coralville strip damaged the University of Iowa's IIHR - Hydroscience & Engineering building. CREDIT BOARD OF REGENTS

UI student Vander Sanden heading for entrepreneur competition

Losing $40 on an initial business venture would discourage most 15-year-olds. Instead, it thrust Jacob…

Jacob Vander Sanden

South Quadrangle Building, Pride Alliance Center could be razed

The University of Iowa is attempting to raze two campus buildings, the South Quadrangle Building…

South Quadrangle building on the University of Iowa campus. CREDIT UNIVERSITY OF IOWA

Furthering 10-year vision, UI seek Regents’ nod on six projects

The Board of Regents will vote on a series of UI construction and renovation projects…

Half a dozen projects and plans will come before the Iowa Board of Regents on April 19. CREDIT UNIVERSITY OF IOWA

Former nurse to open I.C. Pilates in May

An Iowa City native and former nurse is opening I.C. Pilates, a workout studio at…

I.C. Pilates is opening in downtown Iowa City this May. CREDIT IOWA CITY AREA BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP

Federal debt looming, Concord Coalition urges people ‘get involved’

Public policy surrounding Social Security, the national debt crisis, rising health care costs and tax…

Last year, the Concord Coalition visted 30 colleges to commemorate its 30th anniversary. CREDIT PHIL SMITH

UIHC scope out expanded neurology clinic

A request for qualification (RFQ) from the University of Iowa shows the healthcare system intends…

The UIHC Neurology Clinic on June 14, 2022. CREDIT UIHC

Verizon expands 5G service to Iowa City, Cedar Rapids

Residents across Ames, Cedar Rapids and Iowa City now have access to higher speeds and…

Verizon has expanded 5G cell service across the Corridor. CREDIT VERIZON