University of Iowa

After taking one class about disease outbreaks, University of Iowa student Justin Krogh switched his career interests to public health. Now, the Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, native wants to pursue a doctorate in epidemiology and emphasize prevention efforts.

After meeting the University of Iowa's supportive community of prestigious epilepsy researchers, doctoral candidate Alex Petrucci has made great research advances in her exploration of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy.

University of Iowa biomedical engineering student Pareen Mhatre works to make the world a better place for heart disease patients and for those in immigration limbo.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.