The University of Iowa Center for Research by Undergraduates (ICRU) will become part of the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR), effective Feb. 1. Currently part of the UI Honors Program and led by Director Bob Kirby, ICRU promotes undergraduate involvement in mentored research and creative projects at the UI. It coordinates and supports mentorship of undergraduate students in...

University of Iowa Office of Research and Economic Development oversight of safety and compliance related to research has been combined into a single position, effective this fall. Jennifer Lassner, Senior Assistant Vice President for Research, is overseeing those areas in addition to managing the organization’s broader research administration activities. This includes taking over responsibilities...

Each year the Corridor Business Journal (CBJ) announces its Forty Under 40 list, which recognizes young leaders who are making a difference in the Corridor. This year, in addition to a bevy of University of Iowa alumni, CBJ named College of Engineering faculty member Fatima Toor, Senior Advisor to the President Peter Matthes, and Director of Community Outreach and Development Nick Benson to the...