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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

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.

UI to request approval for seven projects across campus

Alejandro Rojas, News Reporter April 12, 2023

The University of Iowa will request approval from the state Board of Regents to move ahead with plans for seven capital improvement projects involving university buildings across campus. In its...

The University Of Iowa Pride Alliance Center, or the Pride House, is seen on Monday, March 29, 2021. The center is located at 125 Grand Ave Ct.

UI requests approval to raze Pride Alliance Center, South Quadrangle building

Kate Perez, News Editor April 11, 2023

The University of Iowa will request approval to raze the Pride Alliance Center and the South Quadrangle buildings to make way for a new academic building on the west side of campus. If its request...

University of Iowa Center for Advancement Vice President David Dierks speaks during a Willard “Sandy” Boyd memorial service at Hancher Auditorium on Friday, April 7, 2023. Boyd died on Dec. 13, 2022, at age 95. He was a University of Iowa president for 13 years and served the university for more than 65 years. Dierks shared a story when student protestors in the ‘70s attempted to kidnap Boyd from his office and Boyd invited the students in for coffee.

Hundreds gather to honor former UI President Willard ‘Sandy’ Boyd

Sabine Martin, Managing Editor April 7, 2023

Willard “Sandy” Boyd walked through the center of a crowd of Vietnam War protesters in May 1970 on the Pentacrest to address the University of Iowa student body. Despite a warning from campus...

University of Iowa College of Law N. William Hines Dean and Professor of Law Kevin Washburn speaks during a Willard “Sandy” Boyd memorial service at Hancher Auditorium on Friday, April 7, 2023. Boyd died on Dec. 13, 2022, at age 95. He was a University of Iowa president for 13 years and served the university for more than 65 years. Washburn told a story about how Boyd used to go to university football games with a book under his arm to read during the game.

Photos: Willard “Sandy” Boyd memorial service

Ayrton Breckenridge, Films Editor April 7, 2023

Over 500 people attended a Willard “Sandy” Boyd memorial service at Hancher Auditorium on Friday, April 7, 2023. Boyd died on Dec. 13, 2022, at age 95. He was a University of Iowa president for...

Liz Tovar, the executive officer and associate Vice President of the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, speaks during the Faculty Senate Meeting in the Senate Chamber, Old Capitol on Tuesday, March 28 in Iowa City, Iowa.

UI DEI executive officer awaits next steps for regents diversity program investigation

Archie Wagner, News Reporter March 28, 2023

The University of Iowa faculty members and administrators are waiting for directions on how to proceed with diversity-related issues following the pause of new diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives...

Professor Pamela Bourjaily teaches her class on Wednesday, March 22. Bourjaily is teaching her students proper business writing. (Cody Blissett/The Daily Iowan)

Tippie professors integrating ChatGPT into the classroom

Archie Wagner, News Reporter March 28, 2023

Professors at the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business are incorporating artificial intelligence into their courses and research months after ChatGPT’s launch last November. ChatGPT...

A senator of the University of Iowa’s Undergraduate Student Government raises his hand to ask a question pertaining an amendment during a USG meeting at the Iowa Memorial Union on Feb. 10, 2022.

UI stakeholders troubled by pausing of DEI programs

Jack Moore, News Reporter March 22, 2023

Members from University of Iowa shared governance are worried about diversity, equity, and inclusion programs’ future. The state Board of Regents halted all new DEI programs on March 14 at the...

The Old Capitol dome is seen on Monday Feb. 20, 2023.

Regents president orders pause and review of Iowa’s public universities’ DEI programs

Liam Halawith, Politics Editor March 14, 2023

All diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at Iowa’s regent-controlled universities will be reviewed and new programs paused, the state Board of Regents announced Tuesday. State Board of Regents...

Photo illustration by Avi Lapchick.

Distance education continues upward trend among regent institutions

Archie Wagner, News Reporter February 26, 2023

Distance education courses at the University of Iowa continue to trend upward, consistent with data from the last five years at Iowa’s public institutions, according to the fall 2022 Distance Education...

Board of Regents president Michael Richard and president pro tem Sherry Bates listen at the Iowa Board of Regents meeting hosted at the University of Northern Iowa on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022.

State Board of Regents approve replacement of windows at UIHC

Natalie Miller, News Reporter February 22, 2023

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics will begin the construction of new windows in the spring following the approval from the state Board of Regents. During the regents meeting on Wednesday,...

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‘Snow days’ gone as professors utilize Zoom for bad weather

Jack Moore, News Reporter February 22, 2023

As remote learning becomes a new norm in higher education, canceled classes due to inclement weather may soon be a thing of the past. After Johnson County was buried in snow of up to 8 inches on...

Mayflower Residence Hall is shown in Iowa City on Sunday, May 1, 2022.

State Board of Regents approve request to move forward in planning the sale and construction of new dorm to replace Mayflower Residence Hall

Kate Perez, News Editor February 22, 2023

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.  The University of Iowa can sell Mayflower Residence Hall and construct a new residence hall on the east side of campus after receiving approval...

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