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Meet UI’s 2025 Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Award recipients
Monday, November 3, 2025
The University of Iowa recognizes five exceptional Veterans and members of the UI community with the 2025 Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Award.
UI professor, first-time author Ashley Howard talks about books that inspire her
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
The history and African American Studies professor published her first book in June.
Longevity Awards: September 2025
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
University of Iowa Staff Council’s service-recognition program acknowledges all professional and scientific and merit staff who have reached 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, or 50 years of continuous service. Awardees receive a certificate and a letter of appreciation from the Office of the Provost.
Longevity Awards: August 2025
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
University of Iowa Staff Council’s service-recognition program acknowledges all professional and scientific and merit staff who have reached 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, or 50 years of continuous service. Awardees receive a certificate and a letter of appreciation from the Office of the Provost.
Longevity Awards: July 2025
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
University of Iowa Staff Council’s service-recognition program acknowledges all professional and scientific and merit staff who have reached 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, or 50 years of continuous service. Awardees receive a certificate and a letter of appreciation from the Office of the Provost.
Daily Iowan wins Newspaper Pacemaker award
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
The Daily Iowan was named a national Newspaper Pacemaker winner by the Associated Collegiate Press for 2024–25, marking the 10th time the college newspaper has received the recognition.
Photo gallery: 15 incredible moments from Dance Gala 2025
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
University of Iowa's annual Dance Gala took place Oct. 17–18.
Stone elected to National Academy of Medicine
Monday, October 20, 2025
Ed Stone, professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences at the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine and director of the Institute for Vision Research at the UI, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine.
International Writing Program director to step down after 25 years
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Christopher Merrill, longtime director of the University of Iowa’s International Writing Program (IWP), is marking 25 years as director and has announced he will step down at the end of the year. Since 2000, Merrill has been the architect of IWP’s modern era—expanding its global reach, stewarding the program through transformational partnerships, and championing literary exchange in Iowa City and around the world.
UI professor, first-time author Ashley Howard talks about books that inspire her
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Longevity Awards: September 2025
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Longevity Awards: August 2025
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Longevity Awards: July 2025
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Daily Iowan wins Newspaper Pacemaker award
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Photo gallery: 15 incredible moments from Dance Gala 2025
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Stone elected to National Academy of Medicine
Monday, October 20, 2025
Iowa biologists unspool wild world of parasitic wasps
Friday, October 17, 2025
International Writing Program director to step down after 25 years
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
More students, more solutions: Faculty rise to meet growing enrollment
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Events
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Back-to-school safety tips for you and your family
As the back-to-school season approaches, the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital injury prevention team and Safety Store offer some tips to help keep children safe throughout the school year.
UI students receive degrees after spring 2025 semester
The University of Iowa has welcomed a new cohort of alumni at the close of the spring 2025 semester, with many Hawkeyes receiving their degrees.
Does yard work count as exercise? UI expert provides tips to maintain a healthy lifestyle during busy summer months
Lauren Steinke, assistant professor of health and human physiology at the University of Iowa, shares tips on how to work fitness into your schedule and realize that the goal is to “focus on progress, not perfection.”
UI students named to dean’s list for spring 2025 semester
More than 8,000 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the dean’s list for the 2025 spring semester.
UI students named to president’s list for spring 2025 semester
More than 1,250 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa were named to the president’s list for the 2025 spring semester.
5 things to know about measles
Measles, a highly contagious disease, has been making headlines in the United States due to the recent increase in reported cases across several states, including Iowa.
Big event coming up? A UI expert explains the importance of sleep when it comes to physical performance
Aaron Scheider, assistant professor of health and human physiology in the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, explains how sleep can optimize your physical performance and the best way to prioritize quality sleep over quantity.
9 tips for safe snow shoveling
When winter weather arrives, it’s important to take the appropriate steps to prevent injuries and understand when to seek medical attention.
UI students receive degrees after fall 2024 semester
The University of Iowa has welcomed a new cohort of alumni at the close of the fall 2024 semester, with many Hawkeyes receiving their degrees.
UI expert explains: What you need to know about bird flu
Mike Pentella, professor of epidemiology in the University of Iowa College of Public Health and director of the State Hygienic Laboratory at the UI, explains that bird flu is a disease caused by certain influenza viruses that usually spread among birds, not humans, and that public health surveillance is critical to prevent its spread.
What to do with all these leaves?
Fall temperatures have arrived and leaves are falling right on cue. It is a beautiful time of year on campus and at home, but the changing of the seasons also means a change to household chores. Rakes, and eventually shovels, are waiting in the garage, but that doesn’t mean you should put away the lawn mower just yet.
UI Spotlight
Zhao named Tippie's new associate dean
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Farag receives American Nurses Association 2025 Innovation Award
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Iowa Initiative For Sustainable Communities Wins Campus Compact Award
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Wang wins 2024 Joanne Simpson Medal
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
CSSI Welcomes the Participants of the 2025 Grant Writing Residency Program
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Lane named 2024 Iowa School Counselor Advocate of the Year
Monday, November 11, 2024
A conversation with new College of Pharmacy Dean Jill Kolesar
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Davidson develops app to bridge gap between first responders, people with limited speech
Monday, October 7, 2024
Iowa Engineering part of $82M Global Centers investment to tackle global challenges
Monday, October 7, 2024
UI researchers receive NASA grant to understand how turbulence in space heats solar wind
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Achievements
UI researchers work to develop hydrogen sensors, improve infrared imaging
Friday, October 10, 2025
UI professor awarded $1.2 million to unify how researchers share and reuse proofs
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
UI researcher wins grant to develop new telescope to better navigate solar system
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Study discovers electromagnetic waves can make the northern lights glow brighter
Friday, July 25, 2025
UI researcher studies effects of taking breaks, caffeine on drowsy drivers
Thursday, July 3, 2025
UI professors receive grant to help prevent vision loss from corneal disease
Thursday, June 5, 2025
2 Iowa alumnae named Guggenheim Fellows
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
FWAA recognizes Iowa Athletic Strategic Communications
Thursday, May 1, 2025
In the News
Love at first buzz
Friday, October 31, 2025
College football traditions: ‘Hawkeye Wave’ bonds everyone in stadium with kids in adjacent hospital
Monday, September 15, 2025
Major Medical Prizes Given to Cell Biology and Cystic Fibrosis Pioneers
Friday, September 12, 2025
A Korean feast that honors Buddha's birth
Monday, September 8, 2025
Habits to Remain Injury-Free, According to Physical Therapists
Monday, September 8, 2025
Ring a doorbell, get shot. Why is ding-dong-ditch so dangerous?
Monday, September 8, 2025
Jill Kolesar: Forbes 50 Over 50 top innovator
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
She Was Addicted to Romance. So She Gave Up Sex.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
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