University of Iowa

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As a top global university, Iowa is the ideal destination for learning, discovery, and innovation. We bring art and science together to create a truly unique interdisciplinary education. With over 200 areas of study to choose from, students are encouraged to mix and match majors, minors, and certificates to earn a degree that reflects their unique interests.

From inside our world-class medical center to the most prestigious creative writing program in the U.S., students have access to quality academic support and are equipped with the tools they need to stand out in a competitive workforce. Our 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio allows students to work directly with experts in their field while earning valuable, practical skills.

Our campus seamlessly blends into the heart of downtown Iowa City, making it easy to access academic resources and belong to a larger, welcoming community. With over 500 student organizations, clubs, and communities on campus, and countless in-town events scheduled throughout the year, Iowa makes it easy to build a network of friendships and connections that last a lifetime.

Background image: Spring has sprung on the University of Iowa campus and with it a variety of flowers and colors, including the iconic daffodil in one of Iowa's school colors.

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2021 Hawkeye Awards, Meet the Challenge, and Sean Wu Award winners announced

Students and organizations at the University of Iowa were recently honored by the Office of Leadership, Service and Civic Engagement for their contributions to the robust collection of student-run organizations on the Iowa campus. In addition to the annual Hawkeye Awards, Iowa also announced this year's winners of the Dr. Tom Rocklin Meet the Challenge Awards and the Sean Wu Awards.

Leadership - May 7

Qing Zou: On a roll

Fifth-year University of Iowa PhD candidate Qing Zou is on a roll. The graduate research assistant at the Iowa Technology Institute placed first for the Best Paper Award at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers-International Symposium on Biomedical Imaging (IEEE-ISBI) 2021 on April 16. On April 19, he defended his PhD dissertation in the multidisciplinary Applied Mathematics & Computational Sciences (AMCS) program.

Leadership - May 6

Graduation Profile: Kayla Boyd

Kayla Boyd strives to defend the disadvantaged. The University of Iowa College of Law student has seized opportunities to show she is prepared to be a powerful advocate.

Graduation - May 6

Graduation Profile: Elhadi Elhadi

Iowa engineering graduate Elhadi Elhadi applied his knowledge of coding to streamline the inventory system for his family's Iowa City-based business. Next stop: a job as a data engineer at Goldman Sachs.

Graduation - May 6

Graduate Profile: Emily Silich

Graduating senior Emily Silich wants to be an astrophysicist, using her skills in instrumentation and observation to investigate a range of questions about the universe. She's well on her way, thanks to her research opportunities as an Iowa undergraduate.

Graduation - May 6

Graduate Profile: Jiwon Kim

As a counselor educator, University of Iowa PhD student Jiwon Kim plans to promote the lives of women and minorities and contribute to the betterment of society.

Graduation - May 6

Graduation Profile: Logan Mougin

Logan Mougin grew up in a family dedicated to the health sciences, and he will carry on the tradition when he earns a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Iowa this May. The Bettendorf, Iowa, native plans to pursue his passion for community and outpatient pharmacy after graduation.

Graduation - May 6

Graduation Profile: Caitlin Ward

The coronavirus pandemic has provided Caitlin Ward with a timely application for her doctoral research in infectious disease modeling through the University of Iowa College of Public Health.

Graduation - May 6

Graduate Profile: Carson Peters

Public health grad Carson Peters uses her passion for public advocacy to address issues such as infectious diseases, gaps within the HIV care continuum, and links between medication and infection in elderly hospital patients.

Graduation - May 6

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Graduation Profile: Danielle Yonemura

An Iowa nursing student is helping to develop a plan that educates students, faculty, and staff in Van Meter, Iowa, about anaphylactic reactions-all while working a full-time job, raising her child, and completing Iowa's Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.

Graduation - May 6

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Graduation Profile: Stephanie Herzog

The University of Iowa's strengths in accounting, writing, and athletics provided Stephanie Herzog the perfect place to succeed as a student, creative writer, and Hawkeye golfer.

Graduation - May 6

Graduation Profile: Steven Willis

An accomplished spoken word poet, Steven Willis chose the nation's premier writing university to advance his performance skills.

Graduation - May 6

Graduation Profile: Leticia Fernandez-Fontecha Rume

It was a winding path that brought Leticia Fernandez-Fontecha Rumeu to Iowa for her MFA in Spanish creative writing, which the writer and historian calls a "beautiful experience."

Graduation - May 6

Student speakers share their thoughts about Spring 2021 commencements

Nineteen students will speak at commencement ceremonies to be staged at the University of Iowa beginning May 13. About 5,300 students at Iowa will receive their degrees in livestreamed, virtual commencement ceremonies, beginning with the College of Pharmacy's Doctor of Pharmacy ceremony on May 13 and concluding with the College of Dentistry's ceremony on June 4. Additional virtual ceremonies will take place between May 13 and May 22.

Leadership - May 6

Brian Shanahan: College of Engineering's 2021 Outstanding Student Researcher

Brian Shanahan is heading into the workforce armed with a degree in civil engineering, a resume full of research experience gained at the Iowa Technology Institute (ITI), and the title of 2021 College of Engineering "Outstanding Student Researcher."

Leadership - May 5

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Aastha Chandra: U.S. State Department scholarship winner to study Hindi virtually this summer

University of Iowa biomedical science student Aastha Chandra of Cedar Falls, Iowa, has been awarded a 2021 U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) for a summer virtual intensive language and cultural program in Hindi.

Scholarship - May 5

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Stevland Sonnier: Co-authors research examining telehealth fraud

Stevland Sonnier, an Master in Public Health in Policy student, co-authored an issue brief on telehealth expansion and the potential for fraud that helped inform testimony at a recent Ways and Means Committee hearing in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Leadership - Apr 30

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Bikere Ikoba: Recipient of Sprince Zwerling Award for Social Justice

Master of Public Health student Bikere Ikoba has been awarded the 2021 Sprince Zwerling Award for Social Justice. This honor is given to a distinguished, well-deserving graduate student in the Department of Community and Behavioral Health who is pursuing an interest in addressing health disparities and alleviating social injustice.

Leadership - Apr 29

Ten students among those honored at annual Hancher-Finkbine Dinner

Ten current students at the University of Iowa were among those honored at the 2021 Hancher-Finkbine Dinner. Since its beginning, the Hancher-Finkbine Dinner has recognized the importance and value of learning, leadership, and loyalty. With the introduction of the first Hancher-Finkbine medallion, awarded to Dennis L. Pauling in 1966, a new tradition was born in recognizing individuals that best exemplify those qualities.

Leadership - Apr 22

Student-led Henry Fund named best in class

The Henry Fund, the University of Iowa's graduate student-managed investment fund, recently was named the top fund in its class based on its performance in 2020. The fund took top honors in the graduate category at the Global Asset Management Education Forum by returning 29.99% in 2020, the best performance of any other fund and beating the S&P 500 index by better than 11%.

Leadership - Apr 12

Honors Program students share their experiences in self-discovery, personal impact of Tyner Scholarship

Three recipients of the Richard Tyner Scholarship share their Honors Program experiences, impact the support had on their pursuits.

Student Excellence - Apr 26

Amanda Thomas: The Hawkeye Marching Band's next drum major

University of Iowa senior Amanda Thomas will serve as the band's next leading Hawkeye, one of just a handful of women to do so in the band's 140-year history

Club or Organization - Apr 12

Josie Fischels: 2021 Hearst Journalism Awards finalist

Josie Fischels was a finalist in the Personality/Profile Writing Competition of the 2021 Hearst Journalism Awards program. Fishels is majoring in Journalism and Mass Communication, and Theatre Arts at the University of Iowa.

Academic competition - Apr 9

Undergraduate research: Filtering Flint's backroom chatter

University of Iowa undergraduate students Terry Saul III and Hannah Zadeh are working with Iowa faculty and staff to increase the accessibility and usability of nearly a half-million pages of emails related to the Flint water crisis.

Research / Grant - Apr 8

Guowei Qi: Iowa's fifth Churchill Scholar

Guowei Qi has been named one of 17 Churchill scholars in the nation. Qi will graduate in May with degrees in biochemistry, computer science, and mathematics and is the fifth University of Iowa student to receive the fellowship.

Academic Award - Apr 8

13 students honored at annual Celebration of Excellence and Achievement Among Women

Thirteen students were recognized with scholarships to honor their work and commitment to women's issues, diversity, and social activism at the University of Iowa's annual Celebration of Excellence and Achievement Among Women They were honored alongside two exceptional female University of Iowa leaders and educators were awarded the Susan C. Buckley Distinguished Achievement Award for Staff and May Brodbeck Distinguished Achievement Award for Faculty.

Leadership - Apr 7

Sarah Schlosser: Earns 2021 U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship

Master of Fine Arts student Sarah Schlosser has been awarded a 2021 U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) for a summer virtual intensive language and cultural program in Hindi.

Scholarship - Apr 5

Michaela Inman: Iowa's Student Employee of the Year

Current Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) student Michaela Inman has been named the University of Iowa's Student Employee of the Year. Inman is a research assistant for College of Nursing Assistant Professor Julie Vignato, PhD, RN. She was nominated by Dr. Vignato and selected as the winner, beating out the other 67 nominees from this year's campaign.

Leadership - Apr 1

Kevin Kato: Learning how to mentor, pay it forward from a master

Senior Kevin Kato has worked for two years in the lab of E. Dale Abel, whose journey as a scientist has taken him from the West Indies to Oxford to Harvard to Iowa, where he leads diabetes research efforts. One constant in Abel's career has been quality mentorship, and he aims to pay it forward.

Work Experience - Apr 1

Iowa Neuroscience Institute names undergraduate 2021 Summer Scholars

Three University of Iowa undergraduates -- Daniel Fu, Arshaq Saleem, and Kartik Sivakumar -- have won the Iowa Neuroscience Institute's 2021 Summer Scholar Award. The INI Summer Scholar program supports Iowa undergraduates planning to pursue research during the summer in the lab of an INI faculty member.

Academic Award - Mar 31