News
UI Utilities employees transition to ENGIE
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Nearly all University of Iowa utilities system employees accepted an offer from ENGIE North America as part of the university’s 50-year public-private partnership (P3). The partnership will allow the university to invest $15 million per fiscal year via grants dedicated to supporting the UI’s strategic plan and core missions of teaching, research, and scholarship.

University of Iowa dedicates new Psychological and Brain Sciences building
Monday, January 27, 2020
The University of Iowa cut the ceremonial ribbon at its new Psychological and Brain Sciences building Jan. 24, as students, faculty, and staff within the department transition out of its previous home in 120-year-old Seashore Hall. As the spring semester has begun, UI Psychological and Brain Sciences Department Chair Mark Blumberg said he has watched with pleasure while students, faculty, and staff discover the building and what it has to offer.

Board of Regents approves public-private partnership for UI utility system
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
The University of Iowa has received approval from the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, to enter into a 50-year partnership involving its utility system with ENGIE North America and Meridiam. The UI is one of the first universities in the country to engage in a utility public-private partnership (P3).

Landscape Services Plants New Larch Tree on the Pentacrest
Thursday, November 14, 2019
For years, the European Larch on the University of Iowa Pentacrest provided shade and a place for children to play on its unique low-hanging branches. When winds from a thunderstorm claimed the beloved tree in September, many were upset by the loss. Although it can never be replaced, a new European Larch is taking the place of where the tree once stood.

Flashing yellow lights added to Cleary Walkway to improve traffic safety
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
A project designed to improve safety on one of the University of Iowa campus’ most heavily used pedestrian walkways will begin this month.
Stanley Museum of Art prepares for new home as ground is broken
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
More than 11 years after floodwaters forced the museum from its original building along the Iowa River, construction is underway on the new $50 million, 63,000-square-foot facility next to the UI Main Library and Gibson Square Park. Meanwhile, museum staff are preparing for an expected 2022 opening.
Board of Regents approves Pentacrest modernization project
Friday, September 20, 2019
Three buildings on the Pentacrest will receive makeovers after the state Board of Regents voted in approval of the University of Iowa’s request to move forward with a project to modernize and restore the center of campus.
Remembering the European larch
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Iowa City residents and tree enthusiasts mourned the loss of a large European larch tree, located on the Pentacrest lawn, after wind from severe storms passed through the area late Monday night. Including the European larch, about three to five trees were lost in the storm and there were lots of trees that sustained limb loss overnight Monday.
UI awarded with Tree Campus USA designation for 10th year in a row
Thursday, April 11, 2019
A tree-specialist group at the University of Iowa has been recognized as a Tree Campus USA award winner in Iowa. It’s the 10th consecutive year the Landscape Services Tree Crew, part of UI’s Facilities Management, has been honored.
UI explores a public-private partnership involving utilities
Friday, February 8, 2019
The University of Iowa announced it is exploring a potential public-private partnership (P3) with its utility system. The university joins a growing number of institutions across the country looking for new ways to bridge a meaningful gap in available resources. Under a P3, the UI will maintain ownership of its utility system while entering into a professional services agreement with a third party.
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