Latest Campus News

Caitlin Clark shoots past Pete Maravich on an epic day in Iowa City

Monday, March 4, 2024
Too much to describe happened in this ardent college town Sunday, so you’re better off not even trying to describe it. Start trying, and soon you’re pulled like mutant taffy toward this sight or that and that sound or this from a crammed senior day at Iowa, the day Caitlin Clark passed “Pistol” Pete Maravich to top all major college point-gatherers.

University of Iowa's Caitlin Clark breaks NCAA women's basketball scoring record

Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Caitlin Clark, the University of Iowa basketball phenom, is now officially in the history books.

Long-range: How college basketball player Caitlin Clark aimed for history

Thursday, February 15, 2024
The University of Iowa's basketball player Caitlin Clark is set to break the NCAA's all-time points record. The hype is palpable and fans are putting their money down!

Mayflower will be used as residence hall again in 2024-25

Thursday, February 15, 2024
The University of Iowa will continue to use Mayflower Residence Hall during the 2024-25 academic year, as more than 1,500 returning students in their second, third, and fourth years have applied to live on campus. The university also is seeing a record level of applications from prospective students for fall 2024.

UI Dance Marathon raises $1.4M in year 30

Sunday, February 4, 2024
Congratulations to the participants, volunteers, donors, and families involved the University of Iowa's Dance Marathon 30, which took place Feb. 2—3 at the Iowa Memorial Union.

New commencement regalia creates bigger black and gold experience

Friday, February 2, 2024
The University of Iowa is now partnering with Herff Jones as the official vendor for regalia and other commencement apparel, to help all graduates show their Hawkeye pride.

UI expands 24/7 Support and Crisis Line services to faculty, staff, postdocs

Tuesday, January 23, 2024
The University of Iowa 24/7 Support and Crisis Line is now available to faculty, staff, and postdocs as part of the university’s ongoing effort to prioritize the mental health and well-being of employees. The 24-hour crisis line has been available to students since fall 2021.

UI students named to dean’s list for fall 2023 semester

Thursday, January 18, 2024
More than 7,900 students at the University of Iowa were named to the dean’s list for the 2023 fall semester.

UI students named to president’s list for fall 2023 semester

Thursday, January 18, 2024
More than 950 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the president’s list for the 2023 fall semester.

UI students receive degrees after fall 2023 semester

Thursday, January 18, 2024
The University of Iowa has welcomed a new cohort of alumni at the close of the fall 2023 semester, with many Hawkeyes receiving their degrees.

New graduates celebrated at fall 2023 commencement

Monday, December 18, 2023
They did it! Almost 1,700 students received their degrees at fall 2023 commencement ceremonies Dec. 14—17.

UI first public university to partner with program that identifies exceptionally talented youth

Wednesday, December 6, 2023
The University of Iowa is the first public university in North America to partner with Rise, an initiative that finds promising young people and provides them with opportunities that allow them to work together to serve others over their lifetimes.

Daily Iowan wins 3 Pacemaker awards

Friday, December 1, 2023
The Daily Iowan was named national Newspaper, Online, and Multiplatform Pacemaker winners by the Associated Collegiate Press on Oct. 30 and was one of only three college news organizations in the country to win all three awards.

UI begins national search for athletics director

Thursday, November 30, 2023
University of Iowa faculty, staff, and students have been named to the search committee for a new athletics director.

Q&A provides insight into how bankruptcy proceedings work

Thursday, November 30, 2023
In this Q&A, Diane Lourdes Dick, the Charles E. Floete Distinguished Professor of Law at Iowa, answers general questions about bankruptcy proceedings.

First Gen Hawks program seeing strong student success in and out of the classroom

Monday, November 27, 2023
First Gen Hawks, launched with about 100 students in 2020, provides support and learning opportunities to first-year, first-generation students. This includes courses that will set them up for success in and out of the classroom, one-on-one mentoring and coaching, and meetings with other first-gen students with similar questions and experiences on campus.

Holiday gift ideas for all the Hawkeyes on your list

Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Stressed about your holiday gift shopping list? Don’t be. Plenty of great gifts are available for family and friends right here on the University of Iowa campus. Here are some Hawkeye-themed options perfect for everyone on your list.

A look back: Iowa women’s wrestling blazes new trail

Monday, November 13, 2023
Coach Clarissa Chun and her team of determined women’s wrestlers put on an exceptional show Sunday during the University of Iowa’s first-ever women’s wrestling meet, the Trailblazer Duals.

5 UI students, faculty, staff honored with 1stGen@Iowa awards

Monday, November 6, 2023
Five Hawkeyes will be recognized at the 2023 1stGen@Iowa Awards and Recognition Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 9, as part of the weeklong National First-Generation College Celebration.

UI honors 2023 Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Award recipients

Thursday, November 2, 2023
Six members of the University of Iowa community who served their country in the United States Army and United States Air Force were honored with the 2023 Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Award.