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

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

A fan wearing a green bandana watches a baseball game on Sunday, April 10, 2022.

University of Iowa Green Bandana Project steps up to the plate

Marandah Mangra-Dutcher, News Reporter April 10, 2022

The University of Iowa Green Bandana Project is seeking to reconnect students on campus through events held during the spring semester. The UI Green Bandana Project began at the University of Wisconsin-Madison...

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UI student creates adaptive challenge course for people with disabilities

Cooper Worth, News Reporter April 10, 2022

As a peer mentor for a special education program in high school, Emily Zimmer volunteered for a local triathlon for students enrolled in high school special educations programs around the Green Bay,...

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UI students voice concerns over minority representation in 2021 Campus Climate Survey

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter April 10, 2022

After the release of the 2021 Campus Climate Survey report and the opening of the 2022 survey, undergraduate students reacted to the survey results and voiced their concerns to The Daily Iowan. The...

Contributed photo of Shalisa Gladney taken by Jailand Williams.

UI alum advocates for safe spaces for marginalized communities

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter April 7, 2022

University of Iowa alum Shalisa Gladney has held and continues to serve in positions in the Iowa City area that allow her to be an advocate for women, Black students, survivors of violence, and more. These...

UI distributes last round of COVID-19 relief dollars to over 9,000 undergraduate, graduate students

UI distributes last round of COVID-19 relief dollars to over 9,000 undergraduate, graduate students

Kate Perez, News Reporter April 7, 2022

The University of Iowa distributed over $10.72 million to 9,059 total students through the third and final round of funding from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund. A recently posted article...

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UI Department of Public Safety issues third crime alert this week

Anthony Neri, News Reporter April 7, 2022

The University of Iowa Department of Public Safety issued a crime alert Thursday about an assault and robbery that took place on April 3 at approximately 2 a.m., the third alert of a violent crime...

Board of Regents President Mike Richards listens during a regents meeting in the Alumni Center at Iowa State University on April 6, 2022.

University of Iowa adds two new degree programs in fall 2022

Kate Perez and Emily Delgado April 7, 2022

The state Board of Regents approved the University of Iowa’s request for two new degree programs at its meeting on Thursday. Beginning in fall 2022, the university will offer a Bachelor of Arts...

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson speaks during a state Board of Regents meeting in the Alumni Center at Iowa State University on April 6, 2022.

University of Iowa to increase residence hall, meal plan rates

Kate Perez, News Reporter April 7, 2022

The University of Iowa will increase residence hall rates by 3 percent for the 2022-23 academic year. Rates were raised between 2.7 and 2.8 percent in 2021 at the UI, depending on the residence...

Kurt Heiar, an associate professor of practice with the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center who is helping graduate and undergraduate students succeed by providing funding for their projects, poses for a portrait in the John Pappjohn Business Building on Monday, April 4, 2022.

UI grad student, faculty incubator facilitates entrepreneurship

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter April 6, 2022

The University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center has developed an entrepreneurial incubator focused on allowing graduate students and faculty to gain the knowledge to push their ideas into...

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UI Student Government to stock East Side Food Pantry with sustainable menstrual products

Alliyah Lipsit, News Reporter April 4, 2022

The University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government and Graduate and Professional Student Government will work together to make menstrual products more sustainable and accessible to UI students...

Richard Yu holds a flag at a vigil for Ukraine outside of The Pentacrest in Iowa City on Sunday, April 3, 2022.

Ukrainian UI professor, student reflect on media use during wartime

Rachel Schilke, Senior Print Editor April 3, 2022

Ukrainian members of the University of Iowa community are reflecting on their experiences with propaganda and misinformation during wartime as the conflict between Ukraine and Russia continues. As...

An attendee places a flower at a vigil for Ukraine outside of The Pentacrest in Iowa City on Sunday, April 3, 2022.

UI students organize candlelight vigil in support of Ukraine

Lillian Poulsen, Senior Reporter April 3, 2022

Students and Iowa City community members gathered in the rain on Sunday afternoon at the Pentacrest in support of Ukrainians who have been displaced or killed during the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war. The...

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