University of Iowa

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The University of Iowa is one of the nation's premier public research universities, dedicated to academic excellence, groundbreaking discoveries and creations, commitment to Iowa and the world, and a culture that prizes community, diversity, and opportunity.

The UI is known around the world for its leadership in the arts, sciences, and humanities. It is home to the first and best creative writing program in the world, a world-class academic medical center and one of America's top teaching hospitals, and a can-do culture that fosters a campus-wide dedication to student success.

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Suman Sherwani: Alumna lands on Forbes list of celebrated young innovators

It's been a whirlwind 12 months since Suman Sherwani graduated from Iowa. She's working on NASA-funded rocket and satellite missions in the UI Department of Physics and Astronomy, and is featured on Forbes' "30 Under 30" list for science.

Alumni - 2020 Dec 7

Road to the Super Bowl runs through Iowa

Hawkeyes were everywhere at Super Bowl LIV. Three UI sport and recreation management alumni recount their experiences in Miami and how their time at Iowa helped them get to where they are today.

Alumni - 2020 Feb 20

UI alumna's best seller is book club buzz

Kiley Reid drew from life experiences to start a novel, and then fine-tuned the manuscript as a student at the University of Iowa. Published in December 2019, just months after her graduation from the University of Iowa, her book is drawing critical acclaim-and resonating with readers.

Alumni - 2020 Feb 3