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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

Dentistry students help a patient at the Geriatrics and Special Needs Clinic in the UI College of Dentistry on Thursday, Feb. 8th. Dr. Leonardo Marchini and his students designed an app to help older patients with oral care.

UI College of Dentistry launches app for caregivers and nursing homes

Grace Olson, News Reporter February 13, 2024

Researchers at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry developed an app that walks caregivers through providing oral hygiene care for people with dementia and older adults. With the help...

Honors Program Director and Brain and Biological Sciences Professor Shaun Vecera talks about the new changes to the housing for honors undergraduate housing in The Blank Honors Center on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024.

UI honors housing to move to Catlett Residence Hall in fall amid looming Mayflower sale

Theron Luett, News Reporter February 12, 2024

Starting in fall, University of Iowa honors students will call Catlett Residence Hall their new home instead of Daum Residence Hall. UI Housing and Dining made the decision to accommodate limited...

The Voxman Music Building is seen on Monday, Feb. 23, 2021.

Former university orchestra conductor files harassment, discrimination lawsuit against University of Iowa

Sanya Sami, News Reporter February 11, 2024

Mélisse Brunet, a former University of Iowa School of Music conductor and assistant professor, sued the UI reportedly for sexual harassment, gender-based discrimination, retaliation, and unequal pay...

The English-Philosophy Building at the University of Iowa is pictured on April 5, 2021.

UI students help design English, creative writing departmental merchandise

Ella Knickerbocker, News Reporter February 8, 2024

Whether it’s women’s basketball sweatshirts or classic University of Iowa crewnecks, students around campus are constantly seen wearing UI apparel. The UI’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences...

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UI Evans Scholarship golf caddy student program growing

Addie Zaputil, News Reporter February 6, 2024

A national program for student golf caddies is growing at the University of Iowa. The Evans Scholarship Foundation supports college students, including 10 UI students, who work as golf caddies...

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988 line increases helpline usage for local mental health crisis services

Isabelle Foland, News Reporter February 4, 2024

Local mental health crisis organizations have reported a significant uptick in the use of their services in the year and a half since the National Suicide Prevention Line rebranded to its three-digit...

The Kirkwood Community College Regional Center at the University of Iowa is seen on Monday, Nov. 13, 2023.

UI, Kirkwood Community College create pathway for next generation of elementary education teachers

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter February 1, 2024

The University of Iowa and Kirkwood Community College started a partnership in August 2023 that provides a seamless transition between the two schools for students seeking elementary education licensure. Mark...

Executive director Mark Braun listens to a speaker during a Board of Regents meeting in Cedar Falls, Iowa on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023.

Iowa Board of Regents seek student feedback on free speech in survey

Jack Moore, Assistant News Editor January 31, 2024

The Iowa Board of Regents is asking students from Iowa’s three public universities to take a survey to gauge how students and faculty feel about free speech issues. The regents sent the email...

Latitude workers carry a new Iowa Health Care sign during a Mercy signage changing at the University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown Campus in Iowa City on Wednesday, Jan. 31.

Mercy Iowa City begins new chapter as UI Health Care’s downtown campus

Alejandro Rojas and Shreya Reddy January 31, 2024

After months of bankruptcy hearings, biddings, and uncertainty toward the future of Mercy Iowa City, signage crews unveiled the hospital’s new look on Wednesday as the University of Iowa Health Care...

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Heidi Wood holds Narcan naloxone nasal spray at the Medical Education Building in Iowa City on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. The project is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the University of Iowa’s College of Pharmacy. Wood, along with other pharmacists at the university, say an increase in Narcan will be a positive for the community, “I want this to be flowing like water,” Wood said.

UI health experts push education on Narcan administration in Iowa schools

January 30, 2024

A University of Iowa professor and UI Hospitals and Clinics pharmacy specialist are working to increase educational training and access to Narcan after hearing concerns from teachers in Iowa schools. Ben...

MacBride Hall is seen on April 17, 2022.

UI chemistry professors say learning assistants helps change classroom dynamic

Shreya Reddy, News Reporter January 29, 2024

Undergraduate learning assistants are now helping first-year students in University of Iowa chemistry courses — some of the most notoriously difficult classes on campus. UI chemistry professor Adam...

UI researchers receive $3.7 million grant to investigate cardiovascular diseases

UI researchers receive $3.7 million grant to investigate cardiovascular diseases

Grace Olson, News Reporter January 29, 2024

National Institutes of Health awarded a University of Iowa assistant professor and his team a $3.7 million grant to conduct a five-year study investigating how adverse childhood events may influence...

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