News Release Archive
Selected news releases related to the Office of the Provost
- Fall 2009 (2009-10)
- Spring 2009 (2008-09)
- Fall 2008 (2008-09)
- Summer 2008 (2008-09)
- Spring 2008 (2007-08)
- Fall 2007 (2007-08)
- Summer 2007 (2007-08)
- Spring 2007 (2006-07)
- Fall 2006 (2006-07)
- Summer 2006 (2006-07)
- Spring 2006 (2005-06)
- Fall 2005 (2005-06)
- Summer 2005 (2005-06)
- Spring 2005 (2004-05)
- Fall 2004 (2004-05)
- Spring 2004 (2003-04)
Fall 2009 (2009-10)
- UI envisions a new Museum of Art - August 25, 2009
- UI welcomes record number of international students during orientation - August 10, 2009
Summer 2009 (2009-10)
- UI earns 'Best Buy' designation in new Fiske Guide - June 26, 2009
Spring 2009 (2008-09)
- UI faculty to visit Western Iowa May 20-22 - May 13, 2009
- Civic Engagement Program will move to Pomerantz Career Center - May 11, 2009
- UI undergraduate students and faculty mentors recognized for excellence - April 29, 2009
- U.S.News ranks 21 UI programs among top 10 in nation among public universities - April 23, 2009
- Momentum Grants awarded to support diversity programs at UI - April 6, 2009
- Four UI faculty members win top teaching award - March 26, 2009
- Provost's forum examines immigration exploitation and human rights March 5-6 - February 27, 2009
- UI community can explore volunteer opportunities Jan. 28 - January 21, 2009
Fall 2008 (2008-09)
- UI to provide $50,000 for students to create new late-night programs - December 3, 2008
- Ingram named interim UI associate provost for undergraduate education - December 1, 2008
- University updates pandemic influenza response plan - November 24, 2008
- Open house at Studio Arts Building will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 - November 20, 2008
- UNESCO designates Iowa City as the world's third City of Literature - November 20, 2008
- UI names flood mitigation task force to advise on campus changes - October 8, 2008
- Two staff members win Lola Lopes Undergraduate Advocacy Awards- September 18, 2008
- Total enrollment up at UI for 2008 fall semester - September 10, 2008
- Six UI professors win Regents Awards for Faculty Excellence - September 9, 2008
- Students can learn about global opportunities at Study Abroad Fair Sept. 9- September 3, 2008
- UI Volunteer Fair connects students, employees with organizations - August 29, 2008
- UI introduces new PICK ONE! Program to boost student involvement - August 25, 2008
Summer 2008 (2008-09)
- UI external support is a record $386.2 million for 2007-08- July 23, 2008
- Thomas named interim UI associate provost, dean of International Programs - July 10, 2008
- UI offers flood relief assistance to students - June 25, 2008
- Rothman named new dean of UI Carver College of Medicine - May 30, 2008
Spring 2008 (2007-08)
- UI names outstanding teaching assistants - May 27, 2008
- Reisinger steps down as dean of UI International Programs - May 8, 2008
- UI to confer degrees in spring commencement exercises - May 7, 2008
- Eight UI faculty awarded Global and Faculty Scholarships - May 6, 2008
- Faculty, staff, students, alumni invited to meet accreditation team April 28-30 - April 24, 2008
- Provost's Forum will examine 'Civil Society and Terrorism' April 18-20 - April 15, 2008
- Four UI faculty win top teaching award - April 7, 2008
- U.S.News ranks 23 UI programs among top 10 in nation among public universities - March 28, 2008
- UI President Mason names Loh new executive vice president, provost - March 26, 2008
- Susan J. Curry named dean of UI College of Public Health - March 20, 2008
- UI Interim Provost Lopes issues statement on M.F.A. theses submissions - March 17, 2008
- Seattle University's Dean Wallace Loh interviews for UI provost March 12 & 13 - March 11, 2008
- Vanderbilt Dean Camilla Benbow to interview for UI provost March 10-11 - March 7, 2008
- Minnesota vice provost Carney to interview for UI provost Feb. 28-29 - February 27, 2008
- Univ. of Washington vice provost Ortega to interview for UI provost, Feb. 27 & 28 - February 26, 2008
- Tufts dean Sternberg, first provost finalist, to visit campus Feb. 25-26 - February 22, 2008
- UI four-year graduation rate continues to improve- February 7, 2008
- UI community can explore volunteer opportunities Jan. 30- January 22, 2008
- UI names team to find solutions to underage drinking problem - January 16, 2008
- Jan. 17 event focuses on fostering community-university collaboration - January 7, 2008
Fall 2007 (2007-08)
- Momentum Plus grants will encourage diversity outreach - December 18, 2007
- Eckstein named UI interim associate provost for academic administration - November 29, 2007
- UI enrollment breaks records, show progress toward diversity goals - November 7, 2007
- Provost releases report of mentoring task force - November 7, 2007
- Recognition sought for UI faculty and staff members for diversity efforts - November 6, 2007
- Mason appoints provost search committee members - October 26, 2007
- UI to celebrate service-learning Oct. 19 - October 16, 2007
- Rocklin named University of Iowa vice provost - October 1, 2007
- UI provost names faculty scholars - October 1, 2007
- Two UI staff members win first undergraduate advocacy awards - September 26, 2007
- Lopes, Warner, Loebsack to discuss new financial aid legislation Sept. 21 - September 21, 2007
- Total enrollment up at UI for 2007 fall semester - September 12, 2007
- President Mason announces Lopes to serve as UI Interim Provost - September 11, 2007
- MEDIA ADVISORY: Mason, Provost's Staff To Help With Student Move-In Aug. 25 - August 22, 2007
- UI Volunteer Fair To Link Students, Employees With Service Organizations - August 22, 2007
- UI Nursing Dean Frantz Named To Kelting Dean's Chair in Nursing - August 21, 2007
Summer 2007 (2007-08)
- Donald E. Letendre Named Dean Of UI College Of Pharmacy - August 10, 2007
- Hogan Named President Of The University of Connecticut - August 1, 2007
- UI Expands 2 Plus 2 Transfer Plan To Include DMACC Students - July 31, 2007
- UI Creates New Scholarship For Iowa Transfer Students - July 30, 2007
- Whitt Named UI Director Of Student Success Initiatives- July 5, 2007
- Frantz Named Dean Of UI College Of Nursing - June 6, 2007
- Hogan, Baker Comment On UI-Google Book Search Project Partnership - June 6, 2007
Spring 2007 (2006-07)
- UI Welcomes Iowa Lakes Community College To 2 Plus 2 Guaranteed Transfer Plan - May 16, 2007
- Troyer, Rocklin to Assume Vice Provost Duties on Pat Cain's Retirement - May 14, 2007
- UI Faculty To Learn About Northeast Iowa During Three-Day Tour - May 14, 2007
- UHL Delivers Pandemic Influenza Training Via Unique Game Board - May 9, 2007
- UI Names Outstanding Teaching Assistants - May 2, 2007
- Study On Campus Diversity Says The UI Climate Is Good - April 30, 2007
- James Merchant To Step Down As Dean Of College Of Public Health - April 24, 2007
- UI Provost Announces New Recruitment Programs To Enhance Diversity - April 18, 2007
- UI Students, Faculty Honored For Engagement Efforts - April 12, 2007
- Provost Will Speak On Challenges In Spring Address April 26 - April 10, 2007
- Provost Announces New Initiatives To Enhance Gender Equity For Faculty - April 2, 2007
- UI Unveils New Center For Diversity And Enrichment - March 30, 2007
- U.S.News Ranks 21 UI Programs Among Top 10 In Nation - March 30, 2007
- Momentum Plus Initiative Launched To Encourage Diversity Outreach - March 21, 2007
- Survey: Students Happy With College Choice But Say Drinking Remains A Problem - March 21, 2007
- Life Sciences Task Force To Improve UI's Research And Education Structure - March 19, 2007
- Three UI Faculty Win Top Teaching Award - March 14, 2007
- Registration Deadline For Free Trade Seminar Extended To Feb. 19 - February 16, 2007
- Registration Deadline Feb. 14 For Free Trade Seminar - February 5, 2007
- Faculty Members Win Instructional Improvement Awards From Council On Teaching - January 24, 2007
- Survey Ranks UI Researchers High In Doctoral Productivity - January 24, 2007
- UI-Wide Volunteer Fair To Link Students, Employees With Organizations - January 12, 2007
Fall 2006 (2006-07)
- UI Community Encouraged To Take Part In Day of Service - December 15, 2006
- UI Provost Announces Launch Of 'Writing University' Web Site - December 15, 2006
- UI To Increase Scholarships $10 Million Over Three Years - December 11, 2006
- Regents To Consider UI Clinical And Translational Science Institute - December 8, 2006
- UI International Student, Study Abroad Numbers Announced - December 6, 2006
- UI To Offer Interdisciplinary Graduate Program In Human Toxicology - November 20, 2006
- UI Provost Announces New Graduate Program In Informatics - November 15, 2006
- UI Offers Four-Year Transfer Plan With Select Iowa Community Colleges - November 13, 2006
- UI to Name Catalyst Award Recipients and Nov. 16 Reception - November 6, 2006
- UI to Begin Conferring Honorary Degrees - November 2, 2006
- UI Named To Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll - October 27, 2006
- Barron Receives National Education Service Award For Admissions Work - October 16, 2006
- Free Trade Focus of First Provost's Forum in February 2007 - October 9, 2006
- UI To Host United Way Kick-off Event - October 5, 2006
- Hogan Announces Record Number of New Minority Faculty and Students - September 26, 2006
- Provost Names Search Committee For College Of Pharmacy Dean - September 20, 2006
- UI First-year Honors Class Sets New Record - September 19, 2006
- UI Provost Implements Recommendations Of Writing University Task Force - September 7, 2006
- Total Enrollment Up At UI For 2006 Fall Semester - September 6, 2006
- UI, Western Iowa Tech Community College Sign Agreement - August 31, 2006
- Hogan To Discuss His Work As Diplomatic Historian At ICFRC Lecture Aug. 30 - August 22, 2006
- UI Ranked 25th Best U.S. Public National University - August 18, 2006
- UI Dean Of Pharmacy Announces Retirement - August 15, 2006
Summer 2006 (2006-07)
- Provost Receives Pandemic Task Force Report - June 14, 2006
- UI Appoints Head Of Reorganized Diversity Office - June 5, 2006
Spring 2006 (2005-06)
- Provost Releases Report Of Gender Equity Task Force - May 11, 2006
- UI Civic Engagement Program Recognizes Community Partners At Reception - May 19, 2006
- Provost Releases Report Of Diversity Action Committee - May 1, 2006
- Storm Victims Asked To Provide Information To Assist Relief Efforts - April 28, 2006
- Provost To Speak On Challenges To Public Higher Education May 9 - April 27, 2006
- Hogan Statement: Tornado Response Update - April 20, 2006
- UI Officials Issue New Statement To Parents, Students - April 18, 2006
- Provost Offers Administrators Contact For Faculty, Staff Affected By Tornadoes - April 17, 2006
- Provost Hogan Addresses Students Affected By April 13 Storm - April 14, 2006
- Rocklin Named Associate Provost For Undergraduate Education - April 10, 2006
- Provost Names Interim Dean Of UI College Of Nursing - April 5, 2006
- UI Is A Best Value According To Princeton Review - March 29, 2006
- UI To Offer Summer Arts Programs In Okoboji - March 27, 2006
- U.S. News Ranks Nine UI Colleges And Graduate Programs In Top 10 - March 31, 2006
- Provost Announces New Scholarships For Low-Income, High Achieving Students - March 14, 2006
- Hunter Named Dean Of Henry B. Tippie College Of Business - March 6, 2006
- 'Momentum Plus' Initiative Seeks To Encourage Diversity Outreach - February 8, 2006
- UI Is Among Top Providers Of Peace Corps Volunteers - February 7, 2006
- Provost Appoints Pandemic Preparedness Task Force - February 7, 2006
- Nursing Dean Dreher Leaving UI - January 12, 2006
- Kiplinger's Ranks UI Among Top 50 Public Universities For Value Education - January 12, 2006
Fall 2005 (2005-06)
- UI To Seek Director Of Reorganized Diversity Office - December 8, 2005
- Diversity Programs to Share New Home in Phillips Hall - December 5, 2005
- Provost Appoints Writing University Task Force - November 14, 2005
- UI Diversity Committee Seeks Input From Faculty, Staff, Students - October 27, 2005
- UI To Consider Future Of General Education Curriculum At Oct. 28 Symposium - October 26, 2005
- Provost Bolsters Program To Hire Minority Faculty, Highlights Diversity Efforts - September 7, 2005
- UI Joins Diversity Focus To Improve Corridor Diversity - September 7, 2005
- UI Provost Hogan Announces Staffing, Administrative Changes - August 29, 2005
- UI Ranked 21st Best U.S. Public National University - August 19, 2005
- UI Quality, Affordability Lead To 'Best Buy' Designation In New Fiske Guide - August 17, 2005
- UI Offers Services, Activities To Help International Students Acclimate - August 9, 2005
Summer 2005 (2005-06)
- UI Names Pienta Director Of Center For Teaching - July 8, 2005
- Reisinger Named UI Associate Provost, Dean Of International Programs - June 30, 2005
- Nelson Named Director Of UI Honors Program - June 30, 2005
- Johnson Named UI Associate Provost For Faculty - June 22, 2005
- UI Committed To Revitalizing African American Studies - June 6, 2005
- Rzonca Named UI Associate Provost And Dean Of Continuing Education - June 1, 2005
Spring 2005 (2004-05)
- Institute To Help UI Faculty Develop More Service-Learning Courses - May 23, 2005
- Steve Fleagle Named UI Chief Information Officer - May 19, 2005
- Hogan To Speak On 'Building The Academic Enterprise' April 14 - April 8, 2005
- U.S. News Ranks UI Graduate Programs Highly Among Public Universities - March 31, 2005
- New UI Strategic Plan Calls For Increased Diversity, Public Engagement - March 15, 2005
- UI Membership In HACU Gives Students Access To Awards - March 8, 2005
- UI Joins Prominent National Service Learning Organization - February 14, 2005
Fall 2004 (2004-05)
- Open Forums Begin UI Strategic Planning Process - October 7, 2004
- UI Campaign Reaches Goal of 100 New Endowed Faculty Positions - September 29, 2004
Spring 2004 (2003-04)
- Carolyn Jones, Iowa Alumna And UConn Professor, Named UI Law School Dean - March 19, 2004
- New University of Iowa Provost Has Iowa Roots - January 23, 2004
