Tired of what they call “cropaganda,” three University of Iowa scientists created a podcast that provides an alternative voice on issues including water quality, agriculture and climate change.
Articles Tagged: University of Iowa
Higher Ed May. 2, 2022 11:53 am1226d ago
Iowa State last week abdicated its AAU bragging rights by abruptly resigning from the esteemed invite-only collective of North America’s top research universities – leaving faculty, staff, students, lawmakers, and the wider public asking why and what it means.
Higher Ed Apr. 29, 2022 7:52 pm1228d ago
The sapling, planted in front of Macbride Hall, was given to the UI by the Anne Frank Center for Mutual Respect USA.
Crime & Courts Apr. 27, 2022 3:40 pm1230d ago
UI police arrested an 18-year-old Tuesday, charging he strangled a woman on the UI campus until she lost consciousness and then stole her earrings, valued at $20,000.
Higher Ed Apr. 26, 2022 4:11 pm1231d ago
The Iowa state auditor has found $17,146.65 in misused or missing donations and gifts meant for University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics patients and families — largely those battling cancer — and evidence a former administrative specialist was behind the misuse.
Higher Ed Apr. 25, 2022 6:00 am1233d ago
Even as total enrollment across Iowa’s public, private, and community colleges and universities fell in fall 2021, Iowa’s institutes of higher education this academic year are educating more students who identify as a minority than last year – at a combined 39,120.
Higher Ed Apr. 22, 2022 7:36 am1236d ago
64 years after joining the prestigious Association of American Universities, Iowa State University on Thursday announced it’s leaving the group.
Higher Ed Apr. 21, 2022 6:00 am1237d ago
A third of degree-seeking students recently polled by Gallup and the Lumina Foundation said they considered dropping out in the last six months – largely due to “emotional stress” – capturing the scope and gravity of mental health needs facing today’s college students, including those in Iowa.
Higher Ed Apr. 20, 2022 3:32 pm1238d ago
With gas prices still hovering around record levels – and Iowa’s college and university campuses facing a budgetary quandary in the form of inflation – Kirkwood Community College is rolling out a pilot summer program to close its campus offices on Fridays.
People & Places Apr. 19, 2022 9:42 am1239d ago
Herky the Hawk and Cedar Rapids Kernels’ Mr. Shucks share what it takes to be a good mascot and talk about the craziest things they’ve done.
Community Apr. 19, 2022 6:00 am1239d ago
Mendieta was a performance, video artist, sculptor and painter. She was born in Havana, Cuba, and at age 12, fled Fidel Castro’s Cuba with her sister, Raquelin, who was 15. In 1969, Mendieta earned her B.A. from the University of Iowa, in 1971 an M.A. in painting, and in 1972 an M.F.A. in Intermedia.
Iowa Football Apr. 19, 2022 2:02 pm1239d ago
Seven former Hawkeye football players accusing the University of Iowa Athletics Department and several coaches of racially-motivated discrimination and harassment have added Seth Wallace, linebackers coach and assistant defensive coordinator, to the list of defendants they’re suing.
Community Apr. 18, 2022 6:00 am1240d ago
The University of Iowa Pentacrest Museums (UIPM) will debut Tree Tours, a new educational program series. Guests will embark on guided strolls featuring ecological diversity, symbolism, history and lore of notable tree species on campus. The first tour is noon on Friday.
News Jul. 15, 2022 11:05 am1152d ago
UI Stanley Museum of Art to house Pollock on 2nd floor, new mural in lobby
News Apr. 15, 2022 12:04 pm1243d ago
A recap of news from across the state of Iowa this week.