Medical care while away

As you prepare for summer vacations, remember that unexpected medical situations can arise. Before traveling, consider these tips.

American flags displayed on the lawn in front of the Old Capitol Building

Patriot Employer

The UI has been recognized as a Disabled American Veterans Patriot Employer for its commitment to hiring military Veterans.

Bank building

Free financial coaching

UI employees can now take advantage of free financial coaching through a new partnership with Hills Bank.

News and updates

Medical care while traveling: Stay covered, stay healthy

Thursday, June 26, 2025
University Human Resources encourages you to review your health care coverage before traveling so you know what's available to you in case of an emergency.
Nick Carino-Marek poses for a photo in front of a brick wall outside the Lindquist Center.

Military veteran returns to Iowa City to pursue new career, raise a family

Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Nick Carino-Marek has steadily risen through the ranks within Information Technology Services while raising his family in a supportive and entertaining college town.
Jeanie Finnegan and Ashley Finnegan pose for a photo together wearing red scrubs

Meet the mother-daughter pair leading two generations of nursing with UI Health Care

Thursday, June 5, 2025
Jeanie Finnegan and her daughter Ashley have both gone beyond their job descriptions to grow in their careers and serve patients at UI Health Care.

New group coaching series builds confidence, skills for healthy habits

Tuesday, May 27, 2025
LiveWELL launched its new group coaching series, Back to the Basics, this spring with the goal of helping employees build foundational habits in nutrition, physical activity, mental well-being, and sleep.

Events

University holiday - offices closed

Friday, July 4, 2025 (all day)
5th Annual BioBlitz at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory promotional image

5th Annual BioBlitz at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory

Saturday, July 12, 2025 9:00am to 11:00am
Ashton Cross Country Course
What types of plants, animals, and fungal life might you find at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory? Let's find out! Join researchers in collecting, observing, and recording biodiversity at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory in our 5th Annual BioBlitz. Your findings will inform a major research project and will contribute to the fifth data point in a multi-year documentation of how diversity changes at this site over time. Collections will be housed with the UI Museum of Natural History...

University holiday - offices closed

Monday, September 1, 2025 (all day)

University holiday - offices closed

Thursday, November 27, 2025 (all day)

University holiday - offices closed

Friday, November 28, 2025 (all day)