Board of Regents Newsletter: October 2020 Newsletter

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld announced his retirement on October 1, 2020. The Board of Regents has begun its search for the next UI president. The link below will contain all relevant updates to the process, including news, search committee meeting information and additional updates. News also will be...
A $2 million grant of federal CARES Act funding distributed by the state of Iowa will support university research of a nanovaccine to protect against COVID-19 infections. The project will build on previous research and existing patents by Iowa State University and University of Iowa researchers affiliated with the Nanovaccine...
The University of Northern Iowa Graduate College is unveiling a new scholarship that will support graduate students from underrepresented backgrounds who are committed to diversity and inclusion initiatives, especially in their field of study. The Diversity Advancement Award will award up to two recipients with a full tuition scholarship for...
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on musicians and performers, as well as members of the community who seek out live music and theater. On Oct. 15, Hancher Auditorium took up the challenge to create socially distanced performances, enchantingly illuminating the building and grounds and setting up ingenious performance...