The University Billing Office launched a newly updated website to better serve students, faculty, and staff. As part of this transition, our previous website address, https://ubill.fo.uiowa.edu/, will be retired and replaced with the new site: https://billing.uiowa.edu/.

At the June meeting, the Iowa Board of Regents approved the University of Iowa’s request for final approval of three facilities projects. These projects include the expansion of Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratory, renovate and expand of the Cambus Maintenance Facility, and the second phase of the Duane Banks Baseball Stadium renovations.

The University of Iowa will not renew its lease for the Macbride Nature Recreation Area (MNRA) when it expires on July 1, 2029. The decision follows an in-depth review of the financial and operational sustainability of the 485-acre property, which is leased from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

The Iowa Board of Regents approved an $81.4 million renovation project for the Iowa Memorial Union on April 23, 2025. The 100-year-old building, originally opened in 1925, serves as a central hub for student life and is home to the undergraduate student government, Iowa Hawk Shop, and more. The renovated IMU will house upgraded and expanded food service options, meeting spaces, multipurpose rooms, and the existing UI Student Health.

As the university advances plans for a new, state-of-the-art Cancer Research Building, leaders say the facility will pave the way for significant discoveries to be made at the University of Iowa.

The new Hawkeye Parking Ramp is nearly complete and will open for hourly use the week of March 24. The facility, located north of Kinnick Stadium and connected by sky walk to University of Iowa Health Care, is the latest addition to west side parking, adding 983 spaces.

Finance and Operations celebrated National Employee Appreciation Day on March 7 by honoring seven outstanding F&O employees nominated by leadership for their excellence in the workplace. Employees were also encouraged to nominate their fellow colleagues and coworkers for their hard work and dedication across the organization.

In honor of National Employee Appreciation Day on March 7, 2025, seven individuals were nominated by their senior leaders as examples of the many employees who exemplify excellence in the workplace across the Finance and Operations organization. Thank you, F&O, for remaining dedicated to serving our community of students, faculty, and beyond, with the highest level of pride and customer service. We appreciate all that you do!

Campus Safety is excited to announce that campus guests can now sign up to receive emergency notifications (also known as Hawk Alerts) on a limited basis during their next visit to the University of Iowa. Whether visitors are attending a Hawkeye Visit Day, summer camp, athletic event, medical appointment, conference, or other activity, they are encouraged to opt-in to receive Hawk Alert text messages for the duration of their stay.

Using a commercial oven and mixer in his home kitchen, Josh Smith, Custodial Training Specialist, has been spreading sugary joy to UI staff for years. His cookies have been the stuff of legend in FM for years, and now their fame has caught the attention of Iowa Now.