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: New president Barbara Wilson (right) visits with Lan Samantha Chang, director of Iowa's world renowned Iowa Writer's Workshop inside the Dey House on the UI campus.

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UI students receive degrees after 2022 spring semester

This spring, more than 5,100 University of Iowa undergraduate, graduate, and professional students earned their degrees. These Hawkeyes engaged, excelled, and stretched to reach their goals -- despite a pandemic.

Graduation - Jun 15

Thomas Pak: Overcoming life struggles to become 'triple threat'

Thomas Pak, who will receive joint doctorate and medical degrees through the UI Medical Scientist Training Program, aims to combine his interests in medicine, research, and advocacy to advance the welfare for all patients, regardless of ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or health.

Graduation - May 10

Student speakers at Spring 2022 commencements share their thoughts

The 19 students at the University of Iowa who will speak to their peers at next week's commencement events share their thoughts about the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and their experiences as an Iowa Hawkeye. More than 5,100 undergraduate and graduate students at Iowa will receive degrees during in-person and livestreamed commencement ceremonies beginning with the College of Pharmacy's Doctor of Pharmacy ceremony on May 12 and concluding with the College of Dentistry's ceremony on June 4.

Graduation - May 5

Zac Gavin: Delivering fun to the science classroom

Teaching runs in Zac Gavin's blood. The soon-to-be University of Iowa graduate will become part of the third generation of teachers in his family, and he can't wait to inspire future generations at his alma mater in Maquoketa, Iowa.

Graduation - May 5

Josh Brown: Closing gap between active duty and academic success

From the National Guard to the classroom, Josh Brown continues to serve others by helping veteran and military-connected students make a smooth transition into higher education.

Graduation - May 5

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Rylee Petitgout: Nursing student learns resilience from tragedy

A life-changing boating accident just before starting college didn't throw Rylee Petitgout off course. Instead, she persisted and now is set to earn a University of Iowa nursing degree.

Graduation - May 5

Kobi Voshell: Persistence pays off for dental graduate

A dozen years after first thinking seriously about being a dentist, Kobi Voshell graduates in June from the UI College of Dentistry. Voshell overcame academic malaise, changed careers, and balanced school and family life to realize his ambition to open his own practice in Iowa City.

Graduation - May 5

Madelyn Swaim: Bringing a business sense to sports world

Madelyn Swaim came to the University of Iowa knowing she wanted to major in business. Here, she learned she could put her business skills to use in another area she loves: sports.

Graduation - May 5

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Marissa Stewart: Providing patient care through pharmacy

Dubbed "the mom of the siblings" by her family due to her caring nature, Marissa Stewart is excited to apply her University of Iowa pharmacy training to better help those in need.

Graduation - May 5

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Joshua Doucette: Research ambitions yield big rewards

Joshua Doucette found his academic and career paths through research, joining faculty-led teams in space physics and particle physics during his undergraduate years at Iowa. These rewarding experiences have launched his next phase: the pursuit of a doctorate in physics.

Graduation - May 5

Tyler Strickland: Ready to direct on the field, in the performance hall

Tyler Strickland will graduate having conducted the Hawkeye Marching Band on some of the biggest stages: Kinnick Stadium, a Big Ten Championship game, and the Citrus Bowl.

Graduation - May 5

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List of 2021 fall graduates include two who earned three degrees

Included among the nearly 1,800 undergraduate, graduate and professional students who received degrees from the Universiyt of Iowa at the close of the 2021 fall semester were two who earned three degrees.

Graduation - Jan 20

List of 2021 fall graduates include 73 who earned two degrees

Included among the nearly 1,800 undergraduate, graduate and professional students who received degrees from the Universiyt of Iowa at the close of the 2021 fall semester were 73 who earned two degrees.

Graduation - Jan 20

UI awards degrees to nearly 1,800 undergraduate, graduate and professional students at fall commencements

The University of Iowa awarded nearly 1,800 undergraduate, graduate and professional students degrees at the close of the 2021 fall semester. Ten percent of the undergraduates graduated with multiple degrees and, as a group, undergraduates accumulated a 3.16 grade point average during their stay at Iowa.

Graduation - Jan 20

Fall 2021 graduate Ikram Basra: Finding new ways to tell important stories

Already a poet and journalist when he joined the Iowa Playwrights Workshop, Ikram Basra found mentorship and support while learning new ways to express himself and tell stories that weren't being told.

Graduation - 2021 Dec 13

Fall 2021 graduate Kethia Mulongo: From setback to success

After tanking a business analytics midterm her first semester at the University of Iowa, Kethia Mulongo rebounded and is set to graduate with a business degree and an academic certificate. She found a lot of campus support along the way.

Graduation - 2021 Dec 13

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Fall 2021 graduate Jeremy Dietmeier: Levelling up his education game

A passion for playing video games led University of Iowa doctoral candidate Jeremy Dietmeier to embark on a career designing better informal learning environments.

Graduation - 2021 Dec 13

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Fall 2021 graduate Mishma Nixon: Building community far from home

Mishma Nixon's love of literature and writing led her from Sri Lanka to Iowa. Her time at the Writing University cemented her love of children's books.

Graduation - 2021 Dec 13

Fall 2021 graduate Ashley Weide: A path seldom taken; an experience hardly forgotten

When Ashley Weide returned to higher education, she had some concerns about her nontraditional path. At the University of Iowa, she found a supportive community and an accounting degree program with a sterling reputation.

Graduation - 2021 Dec 13

UI students receive degrees after 2021 spring semester

The University of Iowa awarded more than 5,300 degrees at the close of the 2021 spring semester.

Graduation - 2021 Jun 9

Fall 2021 graduate Noah Brown: Fron club to career

University of Iowa graduating senior Noah Brown was a fifth-grader in a science club in Wilton, Iowa, when he was invited to participate in a special project. Little did he know, his involvement-and particularly the person he met-would lead to his post-graduation job.

Graduation - 2021 Dec 13

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 - 2021 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 - 2021 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 - 2021 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 - 2021 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 - 2021 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 - 2021 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 - 2021 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 - 2021 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 - 2021 May 6