News from UI Student Government

2017-2018 UISG Final Report

Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Download this PDF to view the 2017-2018 UISG Final Report.

2018 UISG Election Results

Sunday, April 1, 2018
UISG is proud to name Hira Mustafa and Heath Schintler of the UI SURGE Party the undergraduate students' pick for President and Vice President!Find more information on Hira and Heath and the SURGE party's platform here.

UISG Statement on Iowa Legislature Deapproprations to Higher Ed

Friday, March 23, 2018
A Statement from the University of Iowa Student Government: The Iowa Legislature has approved a $10. 9 million budget cut to be split between the University of Iowa and Iowa State University. Cutting the UI mid-year continues a disappointing trend in funding for public higher education in Iowa.

2018-2019 UISG Election Candidates

Tuesday, March 20, 2018
 UISG Spring Elections are in full swing! To help educate students on the candidates running this year and to familiarize students with the candidates' platform, we've made this guide for all your election needs! #UISGforU To vote for tickets and independent senators on March 28-29, visit MyUI, click "Student Information," and...

UISG Statement on Proposed State Budget Cuts to Higher Education

Thursday, January 25, 2018
As students of the University of Iowa, we are disappointed by the Iowa State Senate’s proposed $8. 6 million mid-year de-appropriation to our university.

Announcing the Call for Presentations for the First Generation Summit!

Tuesday, January 23, 2018
"I'm the First"With 23% of the 2016 first-year class at the University of Iowa being first-generation students, the UI is a leader in higher education for first-generation student accessibility. First-generation students are students for whom neither parent nor guardian has received a baccalaureate degree.

Fall Semester Report

Monday, January 22, 2018
The University of Iowa Student Government is committed to enhancing the student experience on campus. By challenging ourselves and the University we seek to ensure a student-centered environment through education and advocacy. UISG's Semester Report chronicles the accomplishments and details over the fall semester.

UISG's Top Ten

Thursday, January 11, 2018
A look at our proudest achievements to-date. 1. Created programs to address student food insecurityFor our new Student Day at the Farmers Market, 295 students received small vouchers for the Iowa City Farmers Market, and of those students surveyed, 34% had not attended the Farmers Market before.

Hawkeye Meal Share Program

Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Hawkeye Meal Share is an initiative that gives students the opportunity to donate their unused guest meal swipes online to any undergraduate, graduate, or professional student in need at the University of Iowa.

UISG Statement on Title IX revision of the Dear Colleague Letter

Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Trigger Warning: This message addresses the topic of sexual assault.   Dear University of Iowa Students,   On Thursday, September 7, the Secretary of Education Betsy Devos announced that the Department of Education (DOE) will consider rescinding or revising the Dear Colleague Letter.