The University of Iowa is requesting approval from the Iowa Board of Regents to acquire the remaining 45% of the Old Capitol Town Center in downtown Iowa City, which it currently partially owns at 55%. The board is set to review this proposal during its November meeting, with the university notifying the mall’s ownership group of its intention to purchase the rest of the property for $20.6 million, contingent upon board approval.

The University of Iowa is seeking approval to remodel the historic Art Building, vacant since the 2008 flood, as the new home for the Graduate College. This move is part of a 10-year facilities master plan, allowing the Graduate College to leave Gilmore Hall and support the expansion of the Tippie College of Business. The project has a budget of $37 million, with completion expected by summer 2026.

Mark Bullock, Assistant Vice President for Campus Safety at the University of Iowa, has been named to the prestigious International Associate of Chiefs of Police (IACP) 40 Under 40 list for 2024.

Facilities Management launched a new page about the Facilities Renewal Plan called Strategic Building Stewardship. This innovative plan helps select projects for funding based on key institutional priorities. Learn more at the link!

Maria Soliman, director of grant accounting at the University of Iowa Finance and Operations, has received the Society of Research Administrators International (SRAI) Distinguished Faculty designation, an honor given to only about 40 individuals worldwide. This recognition highlights Soliman's exceptional contributions to the field of research administration.

The University of Iowa’s Reimagining Campus Safety implementation continues to make progress on its campus safety and student well-being initiatives. Over the last year, the team has focused on developing a new and improved resource guide, implementing a comprehensive response model, and establishing the Campus Safety Improvement Board. Read more about the team’s three primary accomplishments over the past year.

A new adult patient care tower is one of several major projects aimed at transforming the University of Iowa Health Care’s ability to care for Iowans in future decades and generations. Here’s an update on several projects now underway on the west side of campus that will enable the tower to be built including the Newton Road connector project, Hawkeye Parking Ramp, Health Sciences Academic Building, and Water Tower.