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Christopher Merrill, director of University of Iowa's International Writing Program.

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…

Tippie online programs among nation’s best in new U.S. News & World Report rankings

The Tippie College of Business’ Iowa MBA degree is among the top 21 public online…

Pappajohn Business Building University of Iowa

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.

University of Iowa seeks approval for $252.7 million hospital revenue bond sale

The University of Iowa is requesting approval from the Iowa Board of Regents for a…

Exterior twilight view of UI Hospitals and Clinics.

UI Health Care Medical Center ranked among ‘Best Hospitals for Maternity Care’ nationwide

According to a news release from the University of Iowa Health Care, U.S. News &…

How a university program prepares the next generation for the booming events industry

Crafting a successful event is akin to creating a masterpiece—a skillful art that often goes…

A student in the University of Iowa's event management program sets a table at a private event.

UI Nurse Innovators program transforms patient care solutions

For the many advancements in technology and innovation within the surgical sector, University of Iowa…

Operating Room nurse Jill Droste pitches her Droste Drape at the Nurse Innovators seminar and pitch competition Nov. 14 at the UI Health Care Medical Center. Her idea won first place and $20,000. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

University of Iowa earns gold rating for sustainability efforts

The University of Iowa has been recognized for its sustainability initiatives, earning a gold rating…

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

University of Iowa engineering leverages P3 seed funding to secure $9.4 Million in NASA grants

The University of Iowa’s P3 grant program is reshaping Earth observation research within its College…

View of cloud formations on earth taken from space

University of Iowa Innovation Challenge awards $75,000 to entrepreneurs

The University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC) awarded $75,000 to winners of…

Competitors in the Iowa JPEC Innovation Challenge converged at MERGE in Iowa City Nov. 20 for the awards ceremony.

Greater Iowa City, Inc. unveils new initiatives at annual meeting

The evening of Nov. 21 saw a packed house at the Hyatt Regency Coralville, as…

Nancy Bird, president and CEO of Greater Iowa City, Inc., addresses the audience at the organization's annual meeting Nov. 21.

UI students turn $20 class project into $6,000 donation for children’s hospital

Five enterprising University of Iowa students turned a project in associate professor of instruction for…

Members of Koozies for a Cause hold up a check for $6,000. The money will be donated to University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital.

Can AI detect abuse? These UI professors say it can

Two University of Iowa professors are teaming up to harness AI for the use of…

A person places their hand on an elderly man's arm.

University of Iowa moves forward with purchase of Old Capitol Town Center

The University of Iowa is moving forward with the full acquisition of the Old Capitol…

Exterior of the Old Capitol Town Center.

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.