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The University of Iowa again tied for the No. 1 spot in undergraduate nursing programs among public universities, while also offering the best public writing program in the country, in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. Iowa also appeared for the first time among the best in the undergraduate insurance category, ranking No. 8.
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Iowa’s premier writing programs and resources have been preparing graduates for success in many fields for years — and Iowa remains one of the top universities for writing in the country. In the most recent U.S. News & World Report rankings, Iowa was the No. 1 public school for writing and communications across disciplines.
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For more than four decades, Dan Tranel, the F. Wendell Miller Professor in Psychology and Brain Sciences, has been instrumental in growing neuroscience at Iowa and beyond. He leads the Iowa Neurological Patient Registry, one of the largest research repositories of its kind and a unique resource used by neuroscientists around the world, and he has nurtured the careers of hundreds of young neuroscientists.
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If you work on the east side of campus and still need to get your annual flu vaccine, the university is hosting a clinic from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today in room 2390 (executive board room) of University Capitol Centre. Can’t make it? A list of additional clinics can be found on the University Human Resources website.
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The Innovations in Teaching with Technology Awards provide funding for instructional technology projects that have the potential to improve student success and retention. A total of $100,000 is available for awards. If you’ve been experimenting with new teaching approaches that involve technology, submit your proposals by Oct. 15.
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Rong Su, Tippie College of Business associate professor, helped develop two research-based assessments — Comprehensive Inventory of Thriving and Brief Inventory of Thriving — to help people better gauge their overall well-being and mental wellness. The assessments review a person’s thoughts to suggest steps on reaching their goals.
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Phrases like “living mindfully” and “living in the moment” are common when talking about the stress of modern life. But what do those phrases look like in practice? Here are eight tips for starting a mindfulness practice that can help you navigate your day-to-day interactions.
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With Jan Jensen at the helm and a roster of new and familiar faces, the Iowa women’s basketball team has been hard at work in the offseason to keep up the momentum of last year’s historic run. Read more about this season’s players and the roles they will take in the upcoming season.
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Hancher Auditorium’s Infinite Dream Festival began earlier this week and offers many events you can still attend through Saturday, including legendary performer Patti Smith reading from her poetry (5 p.m. Friday) and performing with her band (8 p.m. Saturday). Go to Hancher’s website for a full schedule of events and to purchase tickets.
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