News and updates for faculty and staff

 
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Congratulations to our Hawkeye Olympians!

We are incredibly proud of the performances of our former and current Hawkeyes at the 2024 Paris Olympics, including silver medals in wrestling for Spencer Lee and Kennedy Blades and bronze medals for Brittany Brown in track and Eve Stewart in rowing. Read more about all the Hawkeye achievements at the Olympics.

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The Bigger Ten: Iowa welcomes West Coast newcomers

As the nation’s oldest Division I athletic conference expands to 18 universities this fall, get to know the members of the new-look Big Ten. UCLA, the University of Southern California, the University of Oregon, and the University of Washington are the newest members.

 
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Iowa athletic director Beth Goetz helps shape the future of college sports

From revenue sharing and Big Ten expansion to the women’s basketball boom, Beth Goetz is guiding Iowa into a new world of college athletics. “I like to approach everything I do, including administration, as part of a team, and I think you’re stronger together,” Goetz says.

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UI to issue RFQ for Tippie expansion project

Today, the UI will issue a request for qualifications (RFQ) for a design/architectural firm to work on the project that will expand the Tippie College of Business. The project will include enclosing the internal courtyard patio of Pappajohn Business Building and updating Gilmore Hall for the college’s use.

 
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UI, Kirkwood partnering on medical laboratory science degree

The Carver College of Medicine is working with Kirkwood Community College to offer a Bachelor of Science in medical laboratory science, which students can enroll in this fall. The new degree will help address a workforce shortage in medical laboratory scientists, who perform lab tests used to diagnose and treat patients.

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Road closure alert: Madison Street to close Aug. 16—21 for utility work

Madison Street near the Main Library and Washington Street will close Aug. 16—Aug. 21 for utility work. Vehicles traveling south on Madison Street will be able to turn east on Washington Street; however, vehicles traveling north on Madison Street will not be able to proceed through the Washington Street intersection and will need to detour to Clinton Street via Burlington Street. The street is expected to open at the end of the day on Aug. 21.

 
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UI assistant professor receives prestigious NSF CAREER award

Rishab Nithyanand, assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science, was awarded a CAREER award from the National Science Foundation. Nithyanand will use the award — NSF’s most prestigious award for early-career faculty — to develop multiple tools to help enforcement agencies determine if organizations are complying with consumer privacy regulations.

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Love pickleball? Here are 5 tips to protect your body while having fun

Millions of people have picked up a pickleball racquet over the past few years, but the sport can take a toll on your joints. Tyler Slayman, a family medicine and sports medicine specialist at UI Health Care, offers five tips on how to protect your joints while on the court.

 
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Schedule back-to-school and sports physicals for your kids

School is almost back in session. Summer well-child appointments are available at UI Health Care to help get those back-to-school checkups, immunizations, and clearance for sports off your to-do list before the new academic year starts.

 
 
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