Instructors can’t ask students to wear a mask, encourage masks or vaccines in...
When the fall semester begins, instructors at the University of Iowa won’t be able to ask students to wear a mask in their classrooms or offices, and they can’t make statements ascribing value to...
View ArticleUI to maintain current COVID-19 guidance despite faculty petition
After faculty members asked for more protections against COVID-19 this fall, the University of Iowa is not planning to change its guidance any time soon. UI President Barbara Wilson said at a press...
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UIHC participates in various COVID-19 vaccine trials
After over a year of participating in COVID-19 vaccination trials for various pharmaceutical companies, the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is contributing to a vaccine booster study among...
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UI students share why they choose to get vaccinated
University of Iowa students who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 have a variety of reasons for their decision — some to protect themselves or other high-risk individuals as COVID-19 cases...
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UIHC experts push vaccination in face of rising delta variant rates
After previously experiencing a decline in cases, COVID-19 rates in Johnson County are surging, spurred by the highly contagious and transmissible delta variant. In response to this surge, health care...
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Johnson County continues contact tracing amid increased transmission of delta...
The Johnson County Public Health Department has maintained a significant number of its contact tracers to reduce transmission of the highly transmissible delta variant. Despite the high vaccination...
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UI faculty add virtual learning strategies for in-person courses
After an academic year online, some University of Iowa professors are maintaining practices they learned during the pandemic as classes return in person. In spring 2020, students and faculty had to...
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UI student governments respond to regents’ COVID-19 rules
The University of Iowa strongly encourages mask-wearing and the COVID-19 vaccine, which is the most that the university can do, with the state Board of Regents holding the gavel to mandate masks on...
View ArticleJohnson County plans to deliver booster doses pending green light from CDC board
Johnson County public health officials plan to recommend booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines to eligible residence if a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention panel recommends booster shots in an...
View ArticleIowa Republicans blast Biden’s vaccine mandate
Iowa Republicans criticized President Joe Biden’s sweeping vaccine mandate on Thursday, calling the move an overreach of the federal government. Biden will require all employees of businesses with...
View ArticleTippie professor adapts economic model to understand vaccine hesitancy
A professor in the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business adapted an economic model of decision-making to better understand COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. UI Associate Professor Richard Peter and...
View ArticleIowa City schools will require masks for K-12 students
Iowa City schools will require masks for K-12 students. The Iowa City Community School District board voted unanimously to mandate mask use for students, staff, and visitors at its meeting Tuesday...
View ArticleUSG program incentivizes vaccination with raffle prizes
The University of Iowa’s Undergraduate Student Government is attempting to incentivize vaccination against COVID-19 through six weeks of raffles for all vaccinated students. The program is open to all...
View ArticleUI Health Care employees tiring out from marathon pandemic
The staff of University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics remain “exhausted” as employees continue to endure the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic as cases remain steady in Johnson County. UIHC CEO Suresh...
View ArticleCOGS files OSHA complaint calling the UI an unsafe work environment
The Campaign to Organize Graduate Students filed a complaint this week with the Occupational Health and Safety Administration for violation of unsafe working conditions at the University of Iowa....
View ArticleAAUP, COGS question legal standing of prohibition on instructors requiring...
Two organizations representing University of Iowa instructors sent an email to UI President Barbara Wilson and other administration Sunday evening accusing the UI of being in violation of Iowa law...
View ArticleIowa City mask mandate extended indefinitely
Mayor Bruce Teague is extending Iowa City’s mask mandate indefinitely. This extended order requires that all people over the age of two must wear face coverings to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The...
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Johnson County at good capacity for COVID-19 booster shots
Certain Johnson County residents are eligible for booster shots after the shots gained approval from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for a larger swath of Americans who have received...
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UIHC employees receive COVID-19 booster shots
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics started their COVID-19 vaccine booster program for UI Health Care faculty and staff on Monday. The campaign’s goal is to provide an appointment to all UI...
View ArticleUI Homecoming ‘moves tradition forward’ with changes
This year, University of Iowa Homecoming is seeking to “move tradition forward” with events like the pep rally, Shout!, the Homecoming parade, and a virtual trivia night. The UI Homecoming Council...
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