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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

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UI announces new vice president of medical affairs and dean of Carver College of Medicine

Alejandro Rojas, Summer Editor May 23, 2023

The University of Iowa announced Tuesday, May 23 that it selected Denise Jamieson to be the next vice president of medical affairs and dean of the Carver College of Medicine at the UI. It ends the...

Attempted murder suspect, former UI student Ali Younes flees to Jordan

Attempted murder suspect, former UI student Ali Younes flees to Jordan

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter May 9, 2023

Former University of Iowa student and attempted murder suspect Ali Younes has fled the U.S.,  the Johnson County Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday. The attorney’s office released Tuesday...

David Barker, a regent, speaks at the Iowa Board of Regents meeting hosted at the University of Northern Iowa on Sept. 15, 2022.

Regents to consider tuition increases at Iowa’s three public universities

Archie Wagner, News Reporter May 9, 2023

Students at Iowa’s three regent universities could be subject to a 3.5 percent tuition and fee increase for the 2023-24 academic year. The state Board of Regents received a proposal that outlines...

Kimberly Fiock holds a brain at UI Medical Laboratories in Iowa City on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

Two UI doctorates to continue research following graduation

Natalie Miller, News Reporter May 8, 2023

University of Iowa graduate students Kara Carter and Kimberly Fiock are reaching the end of their educational journeys on a high note: as Graduate Research Excellence Award winners. Carter...

Contributed photo by Glen Waters II

UI grad to teach at Writers’ Workshop

Virginia Russell, News Reporter May 7, 2023

Glen Waters II has always found the path through academia exciting. From playing Division I football to pursuing poetry at the University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop, Waters has honed a diversity...

UI student Kyler Johnson poses for a portrait at the English-Philosophy Building in Iowa City on Monday, May 1, 2023. Johnson received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Award and will teach English in Brazil during 2023-2024.

UI grads go abroad following graduation

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter May 7, 2023

Two soon-to-be 2023 University of Iowa alumni have found unique opportunities to take their talents abroad following graduation. UI students Kyler Johnson and Raj Aditya will further their...

Law enforcement searching for attempted murder suspect, former UI student Ali Younes

Law enforcement searching for attempted murder suspect, former UI student Ali Younes

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, Design Editor May 6, 2023

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. The FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and Iowa City area law enforcement are looking for former University of Iowa student and attempted murder...

University of Iowas student Disability Services Office is seen on September 3, 2020.

UI Disability Cultural Space undergoing planning for implementation

Archie Wagner, News Reporter May 4, 2023

The University of Iowa is working to create a space on campus for students with disabilities, according to UI President Barbara Wilson. Wilson said in an interview with The Daily Iowan Tuesday that...

Members of the House congregate in the House Chamber after the opening of the 2022 Legislative Session at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa, on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Both the House and Senate Republican leaders said the priority of this session is to return tax funds and address workforce conditions.

New Iowa legislation could harm funding to the state’s water sensor network

Jack Moore, News Reporter May 4, 2023

The Iowa Senate recently passed budget spending bills that could eliminate funding for river and stream sensors that measure nitrate and phosphorus, which could create potential risks to conservation...

Senators discuss well-being at a University Student Government meeting in the Black Box Theater in the Iowa Memorial Union Tuesday, October 17, 2022.

UI USG president creates new committees through executive order

Archie Wagner, News Reporter May 2, 2023

Mitch Winterlin, University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government’s president, issued two executive orders at the government’s Tuesday meeting.  The orders will establish two commissions...

The University Counseling Services office is seen in the Old Capital Mall on Monday, February 17, 2020.

UI UCS to centralize operations to Westlawn location

Archie Wagner, News Reporter May 2, 2023

The University of Iowa’s University Counseling Service will close its location at the University Capitol Centre on May 19 and centralize operations at the Westlawn building.  The Old Capitol...

Photo illustration by Matt Sindt

Parents of UI students receive scam calls

Archie Wagner, News Reporter May 2, 2023

The University of Iowa Department of Public Safety is warning the university community after parents of students were targeted in a recent phone scam. In the scam, perpetrators called parents...

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