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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 Hospitals and Clinics is seen on April 2, 2022.

Iowa has the fewest OB-GYN specialists per capita nationwide, regent report reveals

Emily Nyberg, News Reporter November 9, 2022

Iowa has the fewest number of OB-GYN specialists per capita of any state in the country, according to data from the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the state of Iowa. Of the 99...

A University of Iowa police truck is seen in Iowa City on Monday, April 11, 2022.

UIHC reports increased number of aggravated assaults in 2021

Grace Katzer, News Reporter November 9, 2022

The University of Iowa reported an increase of aggravated assaults at the UI Hospital and Clinics in 2021, according to the 2022 Jeanne Clery disclosure of campus security policy, crime statistics...

Sophia Davis drives the test car in the testing area of the University of Iowa’s National Advanced Driving Simulator, in Coralville, Iowa, on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022.

UI requests new driving safety research institute

Grace Katzer, News Reporter November 9, 2022

The University of Iowa is requesting a new driving safety research institute in the College of Engineering from the state Board of Regents on Wednesday. The new institute’s mission is to make...

University of Iowa faculty senate president Teresa Marshall speaks during the Board of Regents meeting at the Alumni Center at Iowa State University on April 6, 2021. The Board of Regents looked over requests and plans from the University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State University, the Iowa school for the deaf, and the University of Iowa.

UI finances recovering after COVID-19, regent report reveals

Emily Nyberg, News Reporter November 9, 2022

University of Iowa's total operating revenues are 2 percent above what was projected in the budget for fiscal 2022, according to a report presented at the Nov. 9 state Board of Regents meeting. Rod...

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.

UI requests $5.8 million for renovation project to west campus recreation fields

November 9, 2022

The University of Iowa is seeking approval from the state Board of Regents for $5.8 million renovations to on-campus west recreation fields. The on-campus west recreation fields, located at 2960...

The Old Capital building is seen on Nov. 19, 2019.

UI requests termination of two health study programs

Grace Katzer, News Reporter November 8, 2022

The University of Iowa is seeking approval from the state Board of Regents to terminate the Master of Science in health policy and a Bachelor of Arts in health and human physiology. The health and human...

Board of Regents president Mike Richards is seen during the board of regents meeting on April 6, 2021 at the Alumni Center at Iowa State University. The Board of Regents looked over requests and plans from the University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State University, the Iowa school for the deaf, and the University of Iowa.

UI seeking Regents approval for three UIHC improvement projects

Emily Nyberg, News Reporter November 7, 2022

The University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics is requesting approval from the state Board of Regents this week to add 13 inpatient rooms, create a new Ophthalmology Simulation Lab, and modernize the...

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.

Regent universities report six-year enrollment drop

Grace Katzer, News Reporter November 6, 2022

Overall student enrollment grew at the University of Iowa in fall 2022 despite a decline in Iowans enrolled at Iowa’s public universities for the sixth year in a row. The overall student enrollment...

The Jefferson Building is seen on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. UI Office of the Ombudsperson sees visitors from the university community to help with independent problem-solving and conflict resolution.

UI Office of the Ombudsperson sees increase in visitors from 2021 to 2022

Grace Katzer, News Reporter October 25, 2022

The University of Iowa’s Office of the Ombudsperson saw an increase in visitors during the 2021-22 academic year, according to its newest annual report.  At a UI Faculty Senate meeting on Tuesday,...

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson spoke with The Daily Iowan reporters in Jesup Hall on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022.

UI president pushing to increase federal aid for students

Emily Nyberg, News Reporter October 25, 2022

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson is advocating for more federal financial aid for Hawkeys as debt forgiveness remains a hot topic throughout the U.S. President Joe Biden announced a loan...

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson speaks with The Daily Iowan reporters in Jessup Hall on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022.

Q&A with President Barbara Wilson

DI Staff October 23, 2022

The Daily Iowan sat down with University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson on Friday to talk about her first two years as president. During her first two years at the UI, Wilson said she has been...

James McCalley speaks during Panel 3 for the Hubbell Environmental Law Inititative at the University of Iowa College of Law in Iowa City on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022.

UI College of Law launches new environmental initiative after receiving $5 million donation

Sydney Libert, News Reporter October 19, 2022

The University of Iowa College of Law created an initiative for students to learn about environmental law through mentorship and public discussions on hot-button issues.  College of Law class of 1976...

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