Student aid should be bigger priority for foundation - DesMoinesRegister.com

Sun, 20 May 2012 21:37:07 GMT

Student aid should be bigger priority for foundation DesMoinesRegister.com Two weeks ago, The Des Moines Register raised questions about why the University of Iowa Foundation isn't dedicating more money to student aid. The wealthiest of the three foundations, it holds $1.1 billion in assets and provided $13.7 million to ... and more »

Boat collision on Mississippi River leaves 4 missing, 8 injured - DesMoinesRegister.com

Sun, 20 May 2012 21:19:32 GMT

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Boat collision on Mississippi River leaves 4 missing, 8 injured DesMoinesRegister.com One of the victims was flown to University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City, and seven others were taken to the Great River Medical Center in Burlington, Des Moines County sheriff's officials said. The names of the victims have not been released. 8 injured, 4 missing after jon boats collide on riverBurlington Hawk Eye 1 Recovery in Burlington Boat Crash; 3 Still MissingWGIL Radio News Crews search Mississippi River for missing boatersThe Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines (blog) all 619 news articles »

Is it the end of the public university? - Metro.us

Sun, 20 May 2012 20:40:00 GMT

Is it the end of the public university? Metro.us His latest book -- "Public No More: A New Path to Excellence for America's Public Universities" -- was co-authored with former University of Iowa Business School dean, Gary Fethke. It will be released this week by Stanford Business Books.

Mariachi band growing roots in Denison middle school - Mason City Globe Gazette

Sun, 20 May 2012 19:38:48 GMT

Mariachi band growing roots in Denison middle school Mason City Globe Gazette University of Iowa Associate Professor of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures Brian Gollnick was floored when he heard about the Denison program. “Wow,” he said. “It's not something you expect to see in Iowa. It would be like if you found out ... and more »

University of Iowa part of new health collaborative - The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines (blog)

Sun, 20 May 2012 18:59:49 GMT

The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines (blog)

University of Iowa part of new health collaborative The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines (blog) The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Friday, May 6, 2011 in Iowa City. (Brian Ray/ SourceMedia Group News) Knee replacement surgeries at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and other hospitals across the country, including the University of Iowa ... Knee surgery stats prompt changes at US hospitalsCBS News all 77 news articles »

Deery confident of her abilities to lead others - Burlington Hawk Eye

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:18:16 GMT

Deery confident of her abilities to lead others Burlington Hawk Eye "She's a fitting recipient of the Bill Mertens Citizen Scholar Award, and I congratulate her and wish her well at the University of Iowa." When she was not sticking up for her classmates, Deery was excelling in academics and volunteering inside and ...

Clubfoot hasn't kept Chris Nepola out of the race - Iowa City Press Citizen

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:09:45 GMT

Clubfoot hasn't kept Chris Nepola out of the race Iowa City Press Citizen “I feel so blessed to have been born down the hall from one of the best guys in the world,” Chris Nepola said in reference to University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics where Ponseti worked for more than a half century and where Chris was born. and more »

Becker's Hospital Review Names 100 Great Hospitals - San Francisco Chronicle (press release)

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:03:51 GMT

Becker's Hospital Review Names 100 Great Hospitals San Francisco Chronicle (press release) University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (Iowa City, Iowa). University of Kansas Hospital (Kansas City, Kan.). University of Maryland Medical Center (Baltimore). University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview (Minneapolis). and more »

More universities pick engineers as provosts, including ISU, U of I - DesMoinesRegister.com

Sun, 20 May 2012 09:07:01 GMT

More universities pick engineers as provosts, including ISU, U of I DesMoinesRegister.com The move comes a year after the University of Iowa appointed its engineering dean, Barry Butler, to the same job. Gov. Terry Branstad has stressed the need to improve education in STEM fields — science, technology, engineering and math. and more »

University of Iowa Health Care - The Cutting Edge

Sat, 19 May 2012 11:05:47 GMT

The Cutting Edge

University of Iowa Health Care The Cutting Edge University of Iowa neuroscientist John Wemmie, MD, Ph.D., is interested in the effect of acid in the brain. His studies suggest that increased acidity or low pH, in the brain is linked to panic disorders, anxiety, and depression. Acid in the Brain Linked to Panic Disorders, DepressionPsychCentral.com Acid in the brain: Team develops new way to look at brain functionMedical Xpress Brain Acidity Detected through a New Non-Invasive MethodMedical Daily all 9 news articles »