Recent News

Recent News

Play based on UI professor’s research brings history to life in Keokuk and Coralville, Iowa
Research completed by Leslie Schwalm, UI professor of history and gender, women’s, and sexuality studies, has inspired a play written by UI graduate student Margot Connolly. Arts Share is bringing Cross-Examined, a play about the desegregation of Keokuk schools, to libraries in Keokuk and...
President Harreld on public universities’ role in the democratization of higher education
University of Iowa President J. Bruce Harreld discusses how public universities contribute to the continuing democratization of of higher education in the United States.
‘The Iowa Review’ features veterans’ writing with Jeff Sharlet Memorial Award
Though many words are used to describe members of the armed forces, one that you don’t often hear is “artist.” Like any large group, the American military is comprised of people from all walks of life with many interests and many talents. However, the art of veterans and active service members...
UI professor tackles barriers to higher education for low-income and first-generation students
A University of Iowa study shows that college admission officers are more likely to accept low-income students if they have a better understanding of the high schools those students attend. The findings will be discussed at a May 22 symposium at the UI College of Education.
Graduating finance major promotes cultural understanding, competence
José Diaz, from Melrose Park, Illinois, is graduating from the UI with a degree in finance and will soon be working at JPMorgan & Chase’s Chicago office. Diaz came from humble beginnings and is positioning himself to make a difference in the lives of the underprivileged and marginalized groups.
Brathwaite elected representative for National Black Graduate Student Association
Don Brathwaite, a graduate student in the department of epidemiology at the University of Iowa College of Public Health, was elected as the National Black Graduate Student Association (NBGSA)’s North Central Regional Representative at the organization’s 29th national conference in Charlotte, North ...
Improving teamwork with diversity
Students in the UI Tippie College of Business are asked to explore how their diverse identities allow them to make unique contributions to the teams they are a part of. Lecturer Pamela Bourjaily designed the exercise, which has been used every semester since the fall of 2015.
Finkbine Dinner celebrates 100-year milestone
University of Iowa students, faculty, staff, and alumni received some of the institution’s highest honors on April 11 at the 100th Finkbine Dinner.
UI College of Education grad student awarded grant from ALGBTIC
Haley Wikoff, a graduate student in the College of Education, and Meredith Rausch, an alumna of the College of Education, were the co-recipients of a $500 grant from ALGBTIC.
Watchwords: Free speech on college campuses
Ahead of their Free Speech Day: Challenges of the First Amendment in Modern America event, “Iowa Now” sat down with Jasmine Mangrum and Josh Schoenfeld, vice president and president, respectively, of UI Graduate and Professional Student Government, to get their take on free speech issues on college...

Pages

Monthly Archive