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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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.
Great Gatsby Reimagined, Part 2: Iowa students sign film option
In a "this-doesn't-happen-in-real-life kind of moment," 19 University of Iowa students get a crash course in the film business, landing a deal for their rewriting of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic.
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Jun 7
Karah Kluck: Assisting Iowa children with reading disabilities
The Iowa Reading Research Center at the University of Iowa introduces families to assistive technology that may help their children with reading and writing, and Karah Kluck is deeply involved in making it happen.
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Jun 4
Brittany Nguyen: A witness to pharmacy in the state of Iowa history
University of Iowa PharmD student Brittany Nguyen witnessed Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds as she signed into law new legislation that expanded the services pharmacists are able to provide while at the same time expanding access to healthcare for all Iowans. All of Iowa's 99 counties have local pharmacies, but not all have the same access to health care facilities.
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Jun 3
Lela Fossett: Reflecting on her heritage during AAPI Heritage Month
During Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Lela Fossett, a first-year student in the UI Carver College of Medicine's master of physician assistant studies program, reflected recently on her heritage and how that has shaped her into who she is today-a physician assistant student who enjoys singing, learning, and helping the community.
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May 27
Pharmacy students drive creation of new student organization
A group of pharmacy students led by Sydney Ross spearheaded the creation of a new student organization whose charge is to educate students, develop and support their passions, and provide resources to achieve career goals in industry pharmacy.
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May 27
Kaelen Novak: Exploring Connections Between Converging Fields
Kaelen Novak seemed to make a huge jump upon completing his bachelor's degree in integrative biology and joining the University of Iowa's MFA program in theatre arts. It turns out his educational trajectory has been full of many unexpected but meaningful pivots.
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May 24
Luka Garza: Player of the year paving the way in business
Luka Garza is an elite basketball player, but he's not a one-dimensional person. The Iowa economics major was out front on NFTs-an endeavor that will benefit UI Stead Family Children's Hospital-and looks to be a resource for athletes as name, image, and likeness laws take effect.
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May 18
Sam Bornstein: An analytics ace
University of Iowa student Sam Bornstein leads one of college baseball's largest analytics staffs, giving the Hawkeyes an edge on the diamond.
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May 18
Bikere Ikoba: Finding a home in public health
Bikere Ikoba graduated from the University of Iowa with a Master of Public Health degree in May 2021. She studied community and behavioral health.
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May 18
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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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May 5
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.
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Apr 30
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.
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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.
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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%.
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Apr 12
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.
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Apr 7
Students among those honored as Iowa's standout researchers, scholars, innovators, and mentors
University of Iowa students, faculty and staff continued making great strides in research, scholarship, and innovation this past year-despite the pandemic-as standout investigators, inventors, and mentors. While the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) had to forego a public ceremony recognizing their work, Vice President for Research Marty Scholtz said it's just as valued and essential to advance understanding in medicine, engineering, the arts, and the humanities. "While some of the work honored by these awards began prior COVID-19, it's incredible that these researchers and scholars have been able to continue making tremendous progress in spite of the monumental challenges of this past year," Scholtz said. "We're grateful for all these faculty members, staff, and students do to support the university's mission and bring new light to ongoing challenges in the world today."
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Mar 23
Carly Armour: Receives national disability leadership award
University of Iowa College of Education doctoral student Carly D. Armour received the National Disability Leadership Award for her dedication to advocating for individuals with disabilities in higher education.
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Mar 17
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.
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Apr 1
Ariana Shahnazi: Finding ways to better support cancer survivors
After someone is diagnosed with breast cancer, they can face countless hurdles to treat their disease. Even after treatment is complete, however, survivors are many times left with lasting and unexpected symptoms and changes to their bodies. Many breast cancer survivors experience debilitating fatigue, severe fear of cancer recurrence, depression, anxiety, and a now unfamiliar body, amongst other setbacks in the transition. Recognizing these adversities, University of Iowa graduate student Ariana Shahnazi focused her dissertation on analyzing the various challenges survivors face and the types of support that can help them better cope with these challenges.
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Mar 16
Kelly Clare: Making magic out of everyday objects
As a sculptor, Kelly Clare is drawn to creating installations where anything can happen. Clare, a third-year MFA student in the School of Art and Art History, makes her artistic magic by presenting everyday objects such as orange juice, pancakes, construction equipment, bread, and prairie soil in new and exciting ways.
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Mar 16
Abylay Zhexembay: Statistician shares passion for actuarial science
Abylay Zhexembay has been drawn to math since middle school, but actuarial science was nowhere on his radar. He first learned about the field as he left his hometown in Kazakhstan to pursue his bachelor's degree in the United States. While he had little exposure to actuarial science growing up, his experiences with the field in college have led him to study it on an advanced level in his program now at the University of Iowa.
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Mar 15
Crucial connections, immense impact
Black History Month at the University of Iowa is a time to celebrate love-be it familial, based in friendship, or otherwise. Four Iowa students share their stories about the mentors and student groups with whom they developed a special bond.
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Feb 23
Students inspired to support College of Public Health's Chaloner Memorial Scholarship fund
Sometimes some members of the greater University of Iowa community are lucky enough to work with a professor who not only helps us excel in our studies, but also sparks the spirit of giving back to the community. Such is the case this winter in Iowa's College of Public Health.
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Feb 11
Keeping community during COVID-19
While the coronavirus pandemic has made life challenging for everyone at the University of Iowa, one area that has been especially hit hard has been Multicultural and International Student Support and Engagement and the student cohorts it seeks to serve.
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Feb 9
The Writing University's 5Q Interview: Nicholas Runyon
Even in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the Writing University -- a collaborative, interdisciplinary initiative sponsored by the Graduate College and the Office of the Provost at the University of Iowa -- has continued its series of interviews with writers in the various Iowa writing programs. The Writing University recently visited with Nicholas Runyon is a junior studying English and creative writing at the University of Iowa. He is the editor-in-chief of New Moon Magazine and a fiction editor at earthwords: the undergraduate literary review.
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Feb 2
Carolina Deifelt Streese: Neuroscience PhD student leads development of statewide outreach plan
The pandemic cancelled the University of Iowa's annual Iowa Brain Bee competition, but thanks to neuroscience PhD student Carolina Deifelt Streese that didn't mean high school students across the state of Iowa interested in learning more about neuroscience were left empty-handed.
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Feb 1
Student researchers celebrated in annual "Dare to Discover" campaign
To celebrate the ingenuity, resilience, and innovation of student researchers at the University of Iowa, the Office of the Vice President for Research is again sponsoring the Dare to Discover campaign. The annual program this year highlights the work of 52 undergraduate and graduate students who are making waves in disciplines across campus, from music education to neuroscience, business analytics, public health, chemistry, French and Italian, law, engineering, sociology, physics and astronomy, and much more.
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Jan 26