News from the Nest
Melissa S. Shivers, PhD, Vice President for Student Life
We were so pleased to welcome our students back from Thanksgiving break. Campus is always mo...
News from the VP's Office
News from the Nest
We are in the home stretch of the semester. With only 5 ½ weeks before final exams, you may be feeling just as anxious as your students. It is challen...
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A message from Melissa
As we have now officially moved into a beautiful fall season, I am reflecting on my first semester at this gorgeous university.
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Hello from the Land of the Hawkeyes!
Melissa S. Shivers, Vice President for Student Life
I am excited about my first year on campus and hope your student's experience has been a positive...
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A safety message for the University of Iowa community
Over the weekend of Aug. 25–27, reports of violent acts on and near our campus left many of us feeling shaken and concerned. Safety is our highest pri...
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A message from the new VP for student life
For those of you who may not know me yet, I took on the role of vice president for student life at the University of Iowa in June after moving from Te...
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High-risk drinking at its lowest point in 25 years at the UI
The frequency of undergraduate drinking and high-risk drinking at the University of Iowa is at its lowest point in more than 25 years, according to th...
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A message from Melissa
Melissa S. Shivers, Vice President for Student Life
Welcome (back) to the University of Iowa! It’s hard to believe the summer is coming to a rapid cl...
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Support student success sessions
Colleagues,
Our students' experience during their first two weeks on campus will have a major impact on their long-term success at Iowa. You are invi...
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A message from Tom
"To everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under the sun."
Tom Rocklin, vice president for student life
This month marks 31 years...
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