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Iowa Professor Protects Disadvantaged From Floods
Devastation after Hurricane Katrina led Eric Tate to a career change and a new focus.When IIHR—Hydro...
Daily Iowan: New curbside carts improve access to composting for Iowa City residents
Iowa City residents can now reserve large carts for organic waste to be picked up weekly by the city...
Community planters demonstrate Iowa City’s high regard for local foods
Community planters in Iowa City are taking a break from annual flowers, offering residents a variety...
Sustainable Water Development Program Prepares the Next Generation of Sustainability Leaders
The Sustainable Water Development graduate program aims to prepare burgeoning sustainability leaders...
Coalescence Entertainment Wins Frontier Co-op–Tippie Impact competition
Coalescence Entertainment Inc., a film studio and philanthropic organization owned by two University...
Three Hawkeye Leadership Awards Recognize Sustainability
The University of Iowa Division of Student Life recognized two organizations and one student May 2 f...
Radio Iowa: Students Urged to Donate Don't Dump
About 6,000 students who’ve been living in University of Iowa dorms are moving out this week and an ...
Daily Iowan: Tippie College of Business Holds Faculty Sustainability Summit
The 2018 Faculty Sustainability Summit hosted speakers May 10 and 11 from a variety of environmental...