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Recent News

Hawk Alert Updates: April 19 shooting investigation

Monday, April 20, 2026

Campus Safety

All institutional updates regarding the April 19 shooting investigation and resources will continue to live at emergency.uiowa.edu.

UI Police searching for missing adult

Sunday, November 9, 2025

UI Police Department

Update: Mr. Lepperd has been found and is safe. Thank you for your assistance.

Hawk Alert Update: Iowa City Police make arrest following shooting investigation

Saturday, November 8, 2025

Iowa City Police Department

Iowa City Police have made an arrest following the an investigation into the Nov. 7 off-campus shooting which prompted a Hawk Alert. This appears to be an isolated incident and there is no known threat to the public.

Events

Bike to Work Week Breakfast & Bike Registration

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 7:30am to 9:00am

Seamans Center

Unpark Yourself: Bike to Work Week Breakfast

Breakfast burritos, fruit, coffee, and juice will be provided by the Engineering Staff Advisory Council and College of Education. You can also register your bike with Campus Safety and learn about bike safety.

May 11–17 is Bike to Work Week. We are encouraging those who can, to leave your car at home and use alternative means of commuting to campus, such as biking, public transportation, car-pooling, UI van pool, and walking. Come and learn — all are...

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