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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Medicine on the move: Mobile Clinic celebrates 20 years

In 2022, the the University of Iowa's Mobile Clinic celebrates 20 years of service as it continues to offer free medical care for immigrants and refugees, homeless people, those who are returning from incarceration, migrant workers, low-income residents, and whoever else may need primary and preventive care.

Community Service - Jun 17

Charter Committees give University of Iowa students a chance to shape their future

More than 40 current students at the University of Iowa are helping to shape the future of their alma mater by serving on one of 18 charter committees that advise institutional leadership on topics ranging from diversity and teaching to research and intercollegiate athletics. The charter committees are another example of the University's commitment to the long tradition of shared governance in which university-wide policies and initiatives are made in collaboration with the campus's many leaders and shared governance representatives.

Community Service - 2021 Oct 26

Margorie Gutierrez: Enterprise Leadership Student of the Year

The main lesson Margorie Gutierrez learned as a student in the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center is to never fear failure.

Community Service - 2021 Sep 15

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College of Public Health students provide assistance to local non-profits, charitable organizations

More than 90 students of the University of Iowa's College of Public Health voluteered to support a group of Iowa City area non-profit and charitable organizations the Friday before the first day of classes. The community service provided the perfect opportunity for the students to get to know their peers a little better.

Community Service - 2021 Aug 27

Staying focused on service this spring

Despite COVID-19 restrictions and the removal of an academic spring break more than 50 University of Iowa students enrolled in Hawkeye Service Breaks this semester to learn more about what it means to be a lifelong volunteer.

Community Service - 2021 Mar 25

Staying focused on service this spring

Despite COVID-19 restrictions and the removal of an academic spring break, Prateek Raikwar and Delaney McDowell are two of more than 50 University of Iowa students enrolled in Hawkeye Service Breaks this semester and learning what it means to be a lifelong volunteer.

Community Service - 2021 Mar 19

PhD students adjust to pandemic, create new neuroscience outreach program

The pandemic cancelled the University of Iowa's annual Iowa Brain Bee competition, but thanks to a handful of PhD students that didn't mean high school students across the state of Iowa interested in learning more about neuroscience were left empty-handed.

Community Service - 2021 Jan 28

Doctor of Pharmacy students saluted for their commitment to service and leadership

More than 70 current Doctor of Pharmacy students at the University of Iowa recently received the UI College of Pharmacy's Student Pharmacist ExCELS Award. The award is presented to students for their commitment to service and leadership.

Community Service - 2020 Dec 9

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Taya Westfield: One of the many college student/contact tracers nationwide

It's Saturday and Taya Westfield is hard at work at the Johnson County Public Health Department in Iowa City. Surrounded by a handful of co-workers, Westfield is taking calls, building rapport, and notifying citizens about potential exposure to Covid-19. For Westfield, a senior public health student at the University of Iowa, it's just another typical day as a contact tracer, a job she never planned on doing this late in her college career.

Community Service - 2021 Mar 17

Students lead Food Bank at Iowa through multiple challenges in record-setting year

Eight University of Iowa students on the executive committee for the Food Pantry at Iowa have collaborated to guide the student-run organization through its most challenging -- and rewarding -- year since its introduction four years ago.

Community Service - 2020 Nov 20

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College of Public Health students serve as contact tracers while pursuing their degrees

Three students in the University of Iowa's College of Public Health are currently working as contact tracers with departments of public health in the fight against COVID-19 while also continuing to pursue their degrees. The students recently appeared with a fourth student from the college on "From the Front Row: Student Voices in Public Health," a student podcast that takes an inside look at the public health student experience at the University of Iowa. Panelists who appear on the podcast share their thoughts and perspectives on student life and current issues facing public health professionals.

Community Service - 2020 Sep 16

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Students shape the future of the University of Iowa by participation on Charter Committees

More than 40 current students at the University of Iowa are helping to shape the future of the UI by serving on one of 18 charter committees that advise institutional leadership on topics ranging from diversity and teaching to research and intercollegiate athletics. The charter committees are another example of the University's commitment to the long tradition of shared governance in which university-wide policies and initiatives are made in collaboration with the campus's many leaders and shared governance representatives.

Community Service - 2020 Sep 15

Student project builds awareness of social distancing etiquette in outdoor spaces

Anne Abbott is a PhD student in community and behavioral health at the University of Iowa College of Public Health. Her research is focused on health communication campaigns, adolescent and young adult health, and program evaluation. In the spring, Anne began a collaboration with local parks and recreation departments to produce materials that build awareness of social distancing etiquette while using outdoor public spaces during the COVID-19 pandemic

Community Service - 2020 Jul 24

New website is Iowa oenophiles' delight

University of Iowa graduate and undergraduate students are helping develop the state's budding winemaking industry, connecting grape growers with winemakers throughout Iowa

Community Service - 2020 Jun 18

Sharing a passion for STEM education

Emma Thornburg, Parker Abbott, Amanda Bullert, Bess Glickman, Camille Hanes, and Tim Skog - all doctoral students in the Neuroscience Graduate Program - shared their love for science with students in grades 6-8 at Kids Go STEM in March at the Medical Education and Research Facility on the UI medical campus.

Community Service - 2020 Apr 16

How Girls Go STEM is making waves and opening doors

More than 1,200 girls from 42 counties across Iowa -- including Maya Baker of Bettendorf -- have participated in Girls Go STEM since the program began in 2012. Through this University of Iowa program, many participants are discovering new opportunities and interests.

Community Service - 2020 Feb 24

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Hawkeye dentists provide vital care, gain experience

About 200 University of Iowa College of Dentistry students, faculty, and alumni participated in the Iowa Mission of Mercy dental clinic in Davenport in September, providing free care to people without dental insurance. The event provides Iowa students with the sort of experience they can't always get in a collegiate clinic.

Community Service - 2019 Oct 8