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Ted Abel, professor and chair of the Department of Neuroscience and Pharmacology in the UI Carver College of Medicine and Roy J. Carver Director of the Iowa Neuroscience Institute, has been appointed the university’s first president and provost distinguished fellow. In the new role, Abel will continue to help implement the university’s strategic plan, with a focus on faculty success, recognition, and collaboration across disciplines.
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The book collection of Paige Lewis, UI English professor and poet, looks well-loved, from creased pages to copies partially chewed by an energetic dog. For their anticipated debut novel, Canon, Lewis drew inspiration from the thousands of prose and poetry volumes spread across their home. Read more about the books that have inspired Lewis from childhood to now.
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As the April 24 deadline to comply with Title II regulations on digital accessibility approaches, Executive Vice President and Provost Kevin Kregel thanks campus for the significant progress made toward the effort. “Accessibility is an ongoing responsibility, and the thoughtful work you are doing now lays a strong foundation for continued improvement.”
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After successfully planting its first Miyawaki forest in 2025, the UI will plant a second native woodland, Miyawaki 2.0, on Arbor Day. Learn how you can volunteer to help plant this new one-tenth acre site, located at the southeast corner of the College of Public Health Building.
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Explore and experience the breadth of university places, programs, and hidden gems by registering for Discover Your University on May 19 and June 17. These tours include a campus architecture and history tour, rare-book rooms, and Kinnick Stadium. Make plans with coworkers and register now.
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After the death of his son’s classmate, Patrick Fan, Henry B. Tippie Excellence Chair in Business Analytics, began exploring how artificial intelligence could help identify signs of distress in teenagers. By analyzing large sets of online posts, Fan and his team aim to give counselors better tools to recognize concerns faster and connect young people with support.
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Most people can move between tasks with few issues, but in space, a small mistake could have disastrous consequences. Daniel Newton, assistant professor of management and entrepreneurship in the Tippie College of Business, is working with NASA to examine how people switch between tasks mentally to see how they can help astronauts more easily refocus on a new task.
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Stepping away from screens, even briefly, can reveal how deeply they shape our attention, energy, and relationships. A short “cold turkey” break highlights both the challenges and benefits of disconnecting. Small shifts, such as setting boundaries or creating phone-free moments, can help you reconnect with others and be more present in your day.
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In the know: More news, information, and resources
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- Name that tree: Not only is the UI home to thousands of students, it’s also home to more than 8,000 trees — some hundreds of years old. Check out the Tree Inventory map to find the name and history of trees on campus.
- Miracle receives Obermann Center award: Stephanie Miracle, assistant professor of dance, has been named recipient of the inaugural Obermann Interdisciplinary Achievement Award, recognizing scholars who cross disciplinary boundaries to produce insights not possible within a single field.
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Events
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- Uncle Vanya, performances April 17–19 and 22–25, Theatre Building
- Iowa baseball vs. Maryland, 12:05 p.m. Sunday, April 19, Duane Banks Field
- Earth Day at Seamans Center, 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, Seamans Center
- Iowa City International Documentary Film Festival, Thursday, April 23, through Sunday, April 26, Alder Journalism and Mass Communication Building
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