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Ashley Howard, UI African American Studies and history professor, is a devoted reader, frequenting local libraries and loaning out books from her collection. When writing her first book, Midwest Unrest, she drew inspiration from her personal library in her Schaeffer Hall office. Read more about Howard’s work and the books that have inspired her throughout her life.
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The Daily Iowan was named a national Newspaper Pacemaker winner by the Associated Collegiate Press for 2024–25, marking the 10th time the college newspaper has received this recognition. Daily Iowan and DITV journalists also placed in the top five in six categories.
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First-generation Hawkeyes are thriving — retention and graduation rates are on the rise, thanks to campus-wide support. Celebrate their success and explore events for First-Gen Week, which takes place Nov. 3–8.
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The UI has been selected to participate in the American Association of Colleges and Universities Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum, an effort bringing together more than 175 colleges and universities to reshape higher education in the era of artificial intelligence. A team of UI faculty and staff will collaborate with national experts to explore how AI can be integrated into coursework, enhance teaching practice, and support student success.
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Making your digital documents accessible is part of your responsibility toward the University of Iowa’s compliance with a new federal law by April 2026. These tips for using headings, alt text, descriptive links, high contrast, and built-in checkers make it easy for you to make a big difference. Learn more on the campus accessibility website.
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Brandon Dean, assistant professor of instruction in the Department of Religious Studies, blends his knowledge in religion with his interest in pop culture in the classroom. But to further his students’ learning opportunities, Dean hosts several public events throughout the year, including popular Halloween cemetery tours that include a visit to the Black Angel.
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As trees continue to lose their leaves, you might be reaching for your rake. But Andy Dahl, an urban forestry supervisor and campus arborist in the UI Office of Sustainability and the Environment, says you can use those leaves to feed your soil and gardens to improve your lawn’s health. Read Dahl’s tips for exploring other uses of leaves.
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Don’t forget: Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend
Enjoy an extra hour of sleep Saturday night. Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, which means you will want to set your clock back an hour before going to bed Saturday night so you’re not late for your Sunday morning activities.
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In the know: More news, information, and resources
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- UI to host conference for health care innovators and startups: The UI Office of Innovation will host a free conference designed to equip startup founders and students with essential legal insights for launching and growing successful ventures from 2 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7. The conference is free, but please RSVP.
- Carver-Hawkeye Arena event traffic reminder: Another season of Iowa athletic events at Carver-Hawkeye Arena begins tonight. Throughout the coming months, be prepared for occasional delays to your evening or weekend commute.
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