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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.

A message from UI leaders on next steps following George Floyd demonstrations

Friday, June 5, 2020
Read the latest message from UI leaders on next steps following George Floyd demonstrations.

A message from President Harreld and Provost Fuentes on the George Floyd killing

Sunday, May 31, 2020
Read the latest statement from President Harreld and Provost Fuentes regarding George Floyd.

Statement on the killing of George Floyd

Friday, May 29, 2020
Read the latest statement from Montse Fuentes and Sarah Hansen regarding George Floyd.

Statements regarding Kappa Kappa Gamma Instagram comment

Sunday, October 6, 2019
A message to all FSL chapter presidents from the Panhellenic president and vice president for student life.

Statement regarding racist graffiti found in the Main Library

Thursday, October 3, 2019
The University of Iowa strives to be a safe and inclusive campus for everyone. We encourage our campus community to embrace diversity, demonstrate leadership, and be respectful of everyone that uses our shared space.

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.

Statement relating to executive order

Thursday, March 21, 2019
The University of Iowa is strongly committed to freedom of expression and the first amendment. Free expression, academic freedom, and diversity of perspectives are all crucial to the fulfillment of the UI’s core mission—and the robust exchange of diverse ideas is the essence of a public research university. 

Statement on Understanding Your Whiteness to Become Better Allies workshop

Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Over the past few weeks, there has been a robust discussion about the recent cancellation of the Understanding Your Whiteness to Become Better Allies (formerly Exploring White Identity for Effective Allyship) spring session.

Statement on new proposed Title IX regulations on sexual misconduct

Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Learn about the University of Iowa's statement on new proposed Title IX regulations on sexual misconduct from The Office of Institutional Equity (OIE).