The University of Iowa’s commitment to supporting faculty at every stage of their careers continues to strengthen retention across campus. In FY2025, the university's faculty retention rate remained at 96.3%.

Four University of Iowa faculty members will receive the 2026 President and Provost Award for Teaching Excellence, recognizing exceptional, sustained contributions to student learning and success. This year’s recipients are Colleen Bringman, Alison K. Guernsey, Ted Neal, and Chad Tracy.

The spring strategic plan update shares how reSPARC teams are working to help the university use resources wisely and work more efficiently. It also highlights projects across campus that are making a difference for students, researchers, and communities.

The UI has selected Hertz to provide its rental vehicle services starting Monday, March 16, a change that will provide significant savings to the university. Read important information about existing reservations with Fleet Services and how to make new reservations with Hertz.

UI Parking and Transportation is seeking approval from the Iowa Board of Regents to raise parking permit rates to support maintenance and improvements. Increases would range from $1–$6 per month depending on permit type, and some violation fees also would increase. If approved at the board’s April meeting, the rate changes would start July 1.

The University of Iowa set new record student retention and graduation rates in 2025, reflecting its continued investment in student success, its dedicated faculty and staff, and the momentum gained through the university's strategic plan.

The Iowa Board of Regents will recognize six outstanding University of Iowa faculty members for their extraordinary contributions and sustained record of distinction in teaching, scholarship, and service.

Nine Iowa faculty members have been awarded Arts and Humanities Initiative grants from the Office of the Vice President for Research. The funds will be used to advance their creative works in film, photography, language and culture, music, and journalism. Learn more about their projects and how to apply for the current grant cycle, open until March 10.

Faculty and staff across the university were recognized in January with Hawkeye High-Fives to thank them for excellent patient care, dedicated service to students, and their commitment to Iowa. Read some of the recognition shared among colleagues.

Hancher Auditorium partnered with the UI Office of Writing and Communication to invite UI-affiliated authors to read from their works at the debut of the Stop/Time Festival, April 3–4. These events will showcase exceptional writers who are powerful performers of their own work alongside a remarkable slate of musicians. Read more about this new partnership.

You may have noticed the Copilot icon appearing in Outlook, Word, or Teams. The AI chat-based experience is commonly used for drafting, rewriting, summarizing, and brainstorming. At Iowa, you have access to two versions, Copilot Chat and Microsoft 365 Copilot, that have unique capabilities. Learn what each can do and how best to use them.

Billboard magazine named Hancher Auditorium the “Keeping It Indie” venue as part of its annual list of top live entertainment spots across the globe.