The city of Iowa City has begun planning to replace the Burlington Street bridge, which sees heavy traffic each day and serves as a connection between the east and west sides of the UI campus. Preliminary work has already begun, with construction expected to begin in 2028 or 2029. Read this story from The Gazette to learn more.

The UI has received a gold rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education’s Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, and Rating System. The self-reporting framework looks at universities’ sustainability performance in multiple categories, from curriculum to operations. Read more about the UI’s work toward sustainability goals.

The UI has several facilities projects — all of which are on time and on budget — related to the new patient care tower on UI Health Care’s university campus, as well as new construction and renovation work for Hawkeye athletics teams. View this photo gallery to see up-to-date information on where all these projects stand.