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Paras Bassuk, a psychology major who will graduate in May, was one of 32 students selected for the 2025 Rhodes Scholarship from more than 800 nominees from across the U.S. Bassuk will study for two years at the University of Oxford in England, pursuing degrees in comparative social policy and socio-legal research. Read more about their extraordinary UI career.
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Using fruit flies, Israel Wipf, a fourth-year graduate student in the Department of Biology, is researching how cancer cells feed off fat to move and spread. Wipf presented his research at this year’s Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, where he won the top prize. The contest asks graduate students to clearly explain their complex research in three minutes or less.
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The UI has several facilities projects — all of which are on time and on budget — related to the new patient care tower on UI Health Care’s university campus, as well as new construction and renovation work for Hawkeye athletics teams. View this photo gallery to see up-to-date information on where all these projects stand.
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The UI has received a gold rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, and Rating System. The self-reporting framework looks at universities’ sustainability performance in multiple categories, from curriculum to operations. Read more about the UI’s work toward sustainability goals.
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The search committee for the next dean of the University of Iowa College of Law has announced that three candidates will participate in campus visits in early December. Each candidate will participate in an open forum and meet with faculty, staff, students, shared governance, and campus leadership. Mark these dates on your calendar.
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The city of Iowa City has begun planning to replace the Burlington Street bridge, which sees heavy traffic each day and serves as a connection between the east and west sides of the UI campus. Preliminary work has already begun, with construction expected to begin in 2028 or 2029. Read this story from The Gazette to learn more.
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The Office of Strategic Communication is seeking nominations for faculty and staff members who have made a positive impact on campus. Do you know someone doing great things, who gave back, or went above and beyond to make a difference this past semester? Take this survey to potentially have them highlighted in an upcoming Iowa Now email.
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If you watched Caitlin Clark and the Iowa women’s basketball team the past two seasons, you were witness to the growth and progress that can come from learning to handle setbacks and imperfections — even when you are used to winning. These are the key components of a growth mindset, which enables continuous improvement and allows us to stay resilient in the face of challenges.
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Cambus fall break service will run Nov. 22—30 with reduced frequency on some routes. If you need service after 8:45 p.m. during break, use the on-demand shuttle that you can schedule via the Cambus Now app. Cambus will not operate Nov. 23—24 and Nov. 28—30, except football shuttles on Nov. 29.
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At the November Staff Council meeting, LiveWell manager Melanie Cuchna provided an update on the Health and Well-Being Fair and shared well-being resources. Basic needs coordinator Steph Beecher gave an overview of the food pantry and its current needs. Read more about the meeting.
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