Student Life News

UI continues efforts to reduce high-risk drinking

Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Alcohol Harm Reduction Plan for 2022-2025 is fifth released by university. The University of Iowa has released its Alcohol Harm Reduction Plan for 2022-2025, the overarching goal of which is to create a campus environment that maximizes well-being and minimizes harm resulting from alcohol consumption and high-risk drinking.

A message about Hawkeye Game Day

Monday, August 29, 2022
Hello Hawkeyes like many of you, we are excited for the 2022 football season to begin Saturday. Students play a valuable role in the Hawkeye football tradition, both as players on the field and fans in the stadium. Respect for others is a key component of The IOWA Challenge, which calls on us to be good neighbors and make Iowa City a great place to live.

Iowa releases Alcohol Sales Pilot Evaluation Report

Friday, August 19, 2022
The Alcohol Sales Pilot Evaluation Report released by the University of Iowa includes recommendations to maintain and improve existing safety practices at UI athletic events while continuing to support practices in alignment with the UI Alcohol Harm Reduction Plan.
Michael Fletcher

Fletcher speaks to holistic well-being and success as director of UCS

Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Michael A. Fletcher, Psy.D., joined the University of Iowa staff as director of University Counseling Service (UCS) on July 11.
Three employees of the semester

University Dining Employees of the Semester

Thursday, May 5, 2022
Each semester, University Dining recognizes Employees of the Semester as part of our 1 Degree Higher Program. Nominations forms are available for all staff to nominate their peers in the department. The committee breaks out the nominations by classification (student, merit, P&S) and selects one winner for each.
Two students sitting on a couch in a dorm room

Highlighting Individual Style in the Residence Halls 

Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Living on campus at the University of Iowa provides students with numerous benefits including location, convenience, and a safe place to live. Many students choose to elevate their rooms by decorating it to show their individual style in order to create an environment they can thrive in during the school year.
A group of people celebrating at the Special Olympics

UI nationally recognized as Special Olympics Unified Champion School®

Tuesday, November 16, 2021
The University of Iowa is one of 68 schools in the country that has been selected as a Special Olympics Unified Champion School® for the class of 2021, thanks to the collaboration of the Recreational Services intramural sports program, the UI Special Olympics student organization, and Special Olympics Iowa.

Division of Student Life hires three staff members to help meet student needs

Monday, November 8, 2021
Elley (Gould) Mohling and Cody Howell joined the Division of Student Life (DSL) on Nov. 8 as student care coordinators. Steph Beecher joined the the Student Care and Assistance team on June 1 as a basic needs coordinator.
Student Disabilities Staff posing on some stairs with the text: "Student Disability Services Open House" overlayed

Student Disability Services: Moving on up... the road!

Monday, November 1, 2021
Previously housed in the basement of Burge Residence Hall, the office of Student Disability Services has moved to a new location as of fall 2021: 141 University Capitol Centre. This move, initiated by the advocacy of the UI Students for Disability Advocacy and Awareness (UISDAA) organization, was made possible following the efforts of a committee consisting of UI administrators, staff, UISDAA members, and students in 2018-19.