University of Iowa

Eight students will speak at commencement ceremonies to be staged at the University of Iowa beginning Dec. 16. About 1,800 students at Iowa will receive their degrees in livestreamed, virtual commencement ceremonies, beginning with the College of Education's Undergraduate Commencement and Teacher Education Program Recognition Ceremony on Dec. 16 and concluding with the College of Engineering's undergraduate ceremony on Dec. 19.

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.

Having built connections and found a supportive community on the University of Iowa campus, Queta Wanatee-Diego strives for a career where she can shine a light on Native American culture and have a positive impact on many lives.

Benton Purnell describes his work at the University of Iowa as "looking for clues at the scene of the crime." When he was a graduate student in the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Neuroscience, Purnell studied Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP), a diagnosis defined by a lack of answers.

14 students have been named finalists in the University of Iowa's annual Three Minute thesis competition. The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is a research communication competition that challenges graduate students to clearly and concisely articulate complex research to non-specialist audiences. Contestants represent a diverse array of disciplines and areas of study and reflect the passion and thirst for discovery common among all of Iowa's graduate students.

Four Hawkeyes were recognized at the First-Generation Students Awards and Recognition Ceremony Nov. 11 as part of the weeklong National First-Generation College Celebration. The UI First-Generation Task Force established the awards to recognize first-gen student achievements as well as the outstanding advocacy and support efforts of faculty and staff.

Iowa Playwrights Workshop students find a supportive environment to develop their unique voices and multiple opportunities to have their works produced -- and that includes undergraduate students.

Iowa Playwrights Workshop students like Dakota Parobek and Ikram Basra find a supportive environment to develop their unique voices and multiple opportunities to have their works produced.

Recent University of Iowa graduates Andrew Carton and Ryan Helland grew up in small communities in Iowa never dreaming they'd be involved in space research. But through their academic experiences at Iowa, they both secured jobs with a landmark NASA mission.

Marisol Contreras, a PhD candidate in chemical engineering from San Diego, CA, is one of nine University of Iowa students and alumni who were chosen from more than 11,000 students nationally to receive a prestigious Fulbright award to conduct research, teach English, or undertake creative projects abroad in 2021-22.

Sarah Day, a 2018 graduate from Vermillion SD, is one of nine University of Iowa students and alumni who were chosen from more than 11,000 students nationally to receive a prestigious Fulbright award to conduct research, teach English, or undertake creative projects abroad in 2021-22.

Dilon Goncalves, a 2019 graduate from Chicago, IL, is one of nine University of Iowa students and alumni who were chosen from more than 11,000 students nationally to receive a prestigious Fulbright award to conduct research, teach English, or undertake creative projects abroad in 2021-22.

Megan Lenss, a May 2021 graduate from Cedar Rapids, IA, is one of nine University of Iowa students and alumni who were chosen from more than 11,000 students nationally to receive a prestigious Fulbright award to conduct research, teach English, or undertake creative projects abroad in 2021-22.

Katarina Newcamp, a May 2021 graduate from Cedar Rapids, IA, is one of nine University of Iowa students and alumni who were chosen from more than 11,000 students nationally to receive a prestigious Fulbright award to conduct research, teach English, or undertake creative projects abroad in 2021-22.

Kathleen Maris Paltrineri, a May 2021 graduate from Solon, IA, is one of nine University of Iowa students and alumni who were chosen from more than 11,000 students nationally to receive a prestigious Fulbright award to conduct research, teach English, or undertake creative projects abroad in 2021-22.

Brant Walker, a May 2021 graduate from Dubuque, IA, is one of nine University of Iowa students and alumni who were chosen from more than 11,000 students nationally to receive a prestigious Fulbright award to conduct research, teach English, or undertake creative projects abroad in 2021-22.

Sarah Schlosser, a May 2021 graduate from North Canton, OH, is one of nine University of Iowa students and alumni who were chosen from more than 11,000 students nationally to receive a prestigious Fulbright award to conduct research, teach English, or undertake creative projects abroad in 2021-22.

Julia Conrad, a May 2021 graduate from Brooklyn NY, is one of nine University of Iowa students and alumni who were chosen from more than 11,000 students nationally to receive a prestigious Fulbright award to conduct research, teach English, or undertake creative projects abroad in 2021-22.

Onyeche Oche, PhD student in the UI College of Pharmacy, had several admission offers from other pharmacy programs, but chose the University of Iowa after meeting with faculty members who Oche says, "saw something in me that I didn't see in myself."

Lastascia Coleman, a PhD candidate in health management and policy, is also a certified nurse-midwife and clinical assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University Iowa Carver College of Medicine. Coleman is incorporating public health policy into her research and practice.

Hao Zhou wants to make films with LGBTQ+ themes-something he couldn't do freely in his home country of China. At the University of Iowa, the MFA student has found a place that wholeheartedly supports his projects and goals.

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) has awarded a 2021-22 American Fellowship to University of Iowa student Mallory Tollefson. Tollefson, a native of Indianola, Iowa, is pursuing a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering.

Evita Woolsey came from California to the University of Iowa to pursue her interest in speech and hearing science. Through her involvement in an NIH-funded research project, the undergraduate is assessing children across the state and making connections with researchers on campus and beyond.

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.

As the social content intern for the Denver Broncos, 2020 University of Iowa graduate Cole Cooper is combining his creative skills with his marketing education to help build the professional football team's brand.

"Snapshots" is a new literary magazine for children. It was created by University of Iowa freshman Josephine Geiger-Lee, Noelle Franzone, and Hannah Cargo. They plan on working closely with the Children's hospital and the community to involve kids.

The members of the University of Iowa's 2021 Homecoming Court represent a cross-section of the academic offerings available at Iowa with majors ranging from marketing and journalism to neuroscience computer science, theatre arts, elementary education, business analytics and music.

Twenty dollars doesn't go far in the 2020s, but University of Iowa entrepreneurs Gratt Reed and Peyton Haack are turning that original investment into a substantial donation to the Stead Family Children's Hospital.

Xavier Ortega says the cultural centers at the University of Iowa have changed his perspective on community and allowed him to discover his passion for helping others.

Iowa's unmatched writing-related resources prepare its graduates for success in many fields including law.