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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

Ana Rodríguez speaks to faculty senate members during a University of Iowa Faculty meeting over zoom on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.

UI institutional track update highlights faculty members’ negative experiences

Ryan Hansen, News Reporter April 12, 2022

Members of the University of Iowa’s Faculty Council are concerned about the implementation of the instructional track for faculty because of unclear titles, underrepresentation in faculty organizations,...

Hannah Zadeh, COGS president, poses for a portrait outside Van Allen at the University of Iowa on Monday, April 11, 2022.

COGS sends petition urging TIAA to divest funds from fossil fuels

Anthony Neri, News Reporter April 12, 2022

The University of Iowa Campaign to Organize Graduate Students joined the campaign “TIAA Divest,” and sent a petition on April 6 asking the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association to pull billions...

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Extended student loan freeze means more time for UI graduates

Kate Perez, News Reporter April 12, 2022

President Joe Biden has extended the repayment pause for federal student loan borrowers through Aug. 31, giving regent institution graduates more time to manage their money. The repayment pause...

University of Iowa researcher Tianbao Yang seats at his desk where he works on AI research on Friday, Aril 8, 2022.

Amazon awards grant to UI researchers to decrease discrimination in AI algorithms

Arabia Parkey, News Reporter April 12, 2022

University of Iowa researchers are examining discriminative qualities of artificial intelligence and machine learning models, which are likely to be unfair against one’s race, gender, or other characteristics...

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...

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