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Indictment of retired professor John Muriello

Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Read the latest statement regarding the indictment of retired professor John Muriello.

A message from President Harreld on violence at the U.S. Capitol

Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Read the latest statement from President Harreld regarding violence at the U.S. Capitol.

Statement on August 28 spray painting

Saturday, August 29, 2020
The University of Iowa is removing graffiti spray painted on the Old Capitol and Biology Building East during protests Friday night, Aug. 28, 2020. UI Police patrolling the campus prevented widespread vandalism and will continue to monitor future demonstrations.

Statement from President Harreld on new state mandated COVID-19 mitigation efforts

Thursday, August 27, 2020
Read the latest statement from President Harreld regarding COVID-19 mitigation efforts.

Statements regarding religious student organizations

Thursday, July 16, 2020
Earlier this year, the University of Iowa revised its student organization policy to permit student organizations to require their leaders “to agree to and support” the organization’s beliefs.

UI hires firm to review football program

Tuesday, June 16, 2020
The University of Iowa has hired the Kansas City law firm Husch Blackwell to conduct an independent review of issues and allegations relating to racial disparities within the football program.

Enhancing safety for those exercising First Amendment rights on the Pentacrest

Saturday, June 6, 2020
The University of Iowa is strongly committed to the freedom of expression. The Pentacrest has long been used as a gathering place by the campus and Iowa City communities to exercise their First Amendment rights, and the university has designated this historic space to be used for this meaningful purpose.

University of Iowa to request Board of Regents’ action to resolve Modern Piping, Merit lawsuits

Thursday, April 4, 2019
The university will seek permission from the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, during its meeting on April 18, 2019, to increase the project budget for the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital in order to pay the arbitration award to Modern Piping as well as a settlement agreement reached with Merit Construction.

Severe weather policies on campus

Monday, January 21, 2019
Learn about the University of Iowa's severe weather policies the latest Iowa Now article. 

Campus safety

Friday, January 18, 2019
The safety of students is our top priority, and the University of Iowa Department of Public Safety works closely with the Iowa City Police Department to provide as safe a community as possible for everyone.