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JPEC Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition winners

Winners announced in the John Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellowship Alumni Michal Brzus and Emmanuel Akor both received $500.

Portrait of Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellow Vishuka Pathirana

Organic chemistry with an entrepreneurial outlook

Monday, April 28, 2025

Vishuka Pathirana, a second-year doctoral student in chemistry at the University of Iowa, addresses global issues by starting at the molecular level.

Mike Sneller in front of Protostudios case at MERGE coworking in Iowa City

From Metalworking to Medical Innovation: The Journey of Protostudios Prototype Engineer, Mike Sneller

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

When you first step into a prototyping lab, you might not expect to find an artist at the helm. But at Protostudios, Prototype Engineer Mike Sneller has proven that a fine arts background can be a powerful catalyst for medical innovation.

Two nurses put Droste Drape on base of OR bed.

Bringing nurses’ innovations to life

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Iowa Nurse Innovators, a program within the University of Iowa Office of Innovation, empowers inventive nurses to create solutions improving patient safety, workflow efficiencies, and effectiveness in hospitals across the state.

Robert Cargill Cities of the Bible Online Course

Bible & Archaeology launches online course, The Cities of the Bible

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

In this online course, Dr. Cargill provides learners with a tour of key cities and their representative peoples that made the greatest impact on the composition of the Bible.

Group of people in front of Iowa Public Radio backdrop

Leadership and Team Building with Fran McCaffrey, Matt Howard, and Jon Darsee

Saturday, January 25, 2025

From the basketball court to the operating room, leadership and teamwork lessons are everywhere.

Media Highlights

Screenshot of video about new AI to detect abuse

New AI camera system would provide critical evidence in child abuse cases

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Two professors at the University of Iowa are developing a new camera system that uses Artificial Intelligence to detect child abuse as it’s happening.

University of Iowa Associate Professor of Classics and Biblical Studies Robert Cargill sits for a portrait Dec. 6 in his office in Iowa City

University of Iowa professor brings Classics to life in classrooms and on screens

Monday, December 16, 2024

Robert Cargill adds ancient history expertise to History Channel shows, documentaries, YouTube channel, and podcast.

UI Nurse Innovators program transforms patient care solutions

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Open to nurses across the state, the program empowers nurses to create solutions to health care workarounds

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Past Events

Digging Into Easter

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 6:00pm to 8:00pm

The James Theater

Join University of Iowa Classics Professor Dr. Robert Cargill and the Bible & Archaeology team for “Digging Into Easter,” an in-depth exploration into the history of Holy Week. In addition to the live talk, guests can join the B&A team for a reception and a live Q&A following the presentation. Sponsored by the University of Iowa Office of Innovation, "Digging Into Easter" is an educational event with no partisan or political agenda. Learn more + purchase tickets ($10 general admission, $5...

Iowa Nurse Innovators Seminar and Pitch Competition

Thursday, November 14, 2024 1:00pm to 5:00pm

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

Join us for the 2024 Iowa Nurse Innovators Seminar and Pitch Competition, where seasoned nurse innovators will share their stories, and emerging nurse innovators will pitch their ideas! The event will feature a keynote by Abby Hess, a Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Researcher, and Intrapreneur from Cincinnati, Ohio, a roundtable with graduates of the Iowa Nurse Innovators program, and a pitch competition. The competition will conclude with an awards ceremony and networking. Agenda: • Keynote: 1...

Lunch & Learn: Mental Health and You

Thursday, October 10, 2024 12:15pm to 1:00pm

UI Bioventures Center

Head to Toe: The Ripple Effect of Mental Health on the Body The University of Iowa Research Park is hosting a free informational session exploring the balance between mental health and physical health. Join the presentation and discussion where we will: Examine data on the impact of mental health on physical health conditions Recognize signs of mental health impacting physical health and overall wellness Review strategies to improve mental and physical wellness Session is free to attend...