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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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

Iowa law students play moneyball

A University of Iowa College of Law class uses America's pastime to give students experience in arbitration-and an opportunity to earn top honors for written work in a national competition.

Academic competition - Mar 9

Pharmacy students advance to final round of national business competition

During spring semester, in the chaotic early days of the pandemic, a team of UI College of Pharmacy students created a full-fledged business plan for a new community pharmacy. The planned new business, named TrueHealth Pharmacy, was one of three to advance to the final stage of a national business competition run through the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA). The team will participate in a live Q&A session on Oct. 6, and the winners of the competition will be announced on Oct. 18 during the virtual NCPA Annual Convention.

Academic competition - 2020 Sep 23

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24 students are among the winners in the Spring 2020 IdeaStorm competitions

24 students at the University of Iowa were awarded cash prizes after successfully sharing their idea in two minute or less in four uniquely-focused "IdeaStorm" competitions staged in early February at various locations on the UI campus. IdeaStorms are entry level pitch competitions coordinated by the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC) across the University of Iowa's campus that encourage students to share their innovative ideas with others, all while familiarizing themselves with the pitching process. They encourage UI students to share their new, never heard before ideas without the requirements of a business plan or proposal and provide a collaborative environment where students can get feedback and resources on how to make their ideas into a reality. Students share their business idea in two minutes or less with a panel of judges and an audience. The top ideas at each competition will be awarded cash prizes to help take their idea to the next level.

Academic competition - 2020 Feb 21

Three UI undergrads named Iowa Neuroscience Institute summer scholars

Three University of Iowa undergraduates, Megan Hynd, Elizabeth Kruse, and Madison Merfeld, were recipients of 2019 Iowa Neuroscience Institute (INI) Summer Scholar Award. The INI Summer Scholar Program supports University of Iowa undergraduates planning to pursue research during the summer in the lab of an INI faculty member. As INI Summer Scholars, the students received a stipend of $5,000 and had the opportunity to attend a summer undergraduate seminar series and a variety of informal events.

Academic competition - 2019 Sep 6