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Celebrating Iowa’s fall 2025 graduates

Thursday, December 11, 2025

A new class of Hawkeyes is ready to soar — and we couldn’t be prouder of all they’ve achieved. This fall, nearly 1,700 University of Iowa undergraduate, graduate, and professional students will earn their degrees. They’ve engaged, excelled, and stretched themselves in ways that embody what it means to be a Hawkeye.

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Instructors making strides in course accessibility with help of training program

Thursday, December 11, 2025

UI instructors resolved nearly 25,000 accessibility issues in ICON this fall using built-in tools and a training called Course Accessible for Everyone, or CAFÉ. Participants say the training is easy to follow and helps identifying and fixing issues feel manageable even when the volume seems daunting.

Reese Rosenmyer, CRISP scholar, talks with kids during Teddy Bear Clinic. Children pretend to be doctors to stuffed animals.

Small-town roots, big goals: Rural scholar wants to bring health care home

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Reese Rosenmeyer is training to bring care closer to home through the Carver Rural Iowa Scholars Program, which offers mentorship, rural clinical experience, and loan repayment to prepare future physicians. Learn more about her journey.

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New device aims to improve bladder cancer treatment experience

Thursday, December 11, 2025

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UI Health Care researchers designed a new device to improve convenience and quality of life for bladder cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. About the size of a dime, the device floats in the bladder and slowly delivers the drug. Patients don’t need to stay at the clinic and would be able to remove the device themselves.

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Iowa celebrates its iconic Frank Gehry-designed building

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Last week, a titan within the world of architecture, Frank Gehry, passed away at the age of 96. While Gehry’s iconic designs grace the entire globe, the trajectory of his fame has a unique connection to the University of Iowa.

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Dates, times, and locations of fall 2025 commencement ceremonies announced

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Office of Strategic Communication

Want to join the celebration of Iowa’s newest class of graduates? Mark your calendars for fall commencement ceremonies. In-person and livestreamed ceremonies for the colleges take place Dec. 18–21. Read more for dates, times, locations, and speakers for each ceremony.

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UI study could lead to faster, more secure quantum tech

Monday, December 8, 2025

Richard C. Lewis

University of Iowa researchers have modeled how to create more efficient, secure, and scalable quantum technologies through “purifying” the photon generators central to the circuitry. In a new study, the researchers report how to resolve two central challenges to generating a stream of single photons.

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New College of Pharmacy initiative will improve lung cancer screening access in Iowa

Thursday, December 4, 2025

The UI College of Pharmacy announced a new initiative — supported by Eli Lilly Co. — to boost Iowa’s low lung cancer screening rates by embedding screenings in community pharmacies across the state. Led by Jill Kolesar, dean and Jean M. Schmidt chair in drug discovery, the program expands access, especially for rural and underserved Iowans, through innovative, community-based care.

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UI Health Care celebrates 6 months serving patients at North Liberty campus

Thursday, December 4, 2025

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In its first six months, UI Health Care’s North Liberty campus has seen more patients and advanced care cases than anticipated. The site draws patients from across the state and country, trains future health care providers, and advances research. Learn how the campus reflects UI Health Care’s growth and commitment to patient-centered care.

Grace Lidgett, runner and cystic fibrosis patient, standing on a rural road.

Groundbreaking Iowa research helps cystic fibrosis patient defy expectations

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Grace Lidgett breathes easier while running and at rest, thanks to a revolutionary cystic fibrosis treatment that evolved from decades of UI Health Care research led by Michael Welsh. Learn how the remarkable research allowed her to chase her dreams.

Instructors making strides in course accessibility with help of training program

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Small-town roots, big goals: Rural scholar wants to bring health care home

Thursday, December 11, 2025

New device aims to improve bladder cancer treatment experience

Thursday, December 11, 2025

UI Health Care

Iowa celebrates its iconic Frank Gehry-designed building

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Dates, times, and locations of fall 2025 commencement ceremonies announced

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Office of Strategic Communication

UI study could lead to faster, more secure quantum tech

Monday, December 8, 2025

Richard C. Lewis

New College of Pharmacy initiative will improve lung cancer screening access in Iowa

Thursday, December 4, 2025

UI Health Care celebrates 6 months serving patients at North Liberty campus

Thursday, December 4, 2025

UI Health Care

Groundbreaking Iowa research helps cystic fibrosis patient defy expectations

Thursday, December 4, 2025

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7 reasons why Hawkeye fans melt for Carver Cones

Thursday, December 4, 2025

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Dance Grad/Undergrad Concert

Saturday, December 13, 2025 8:00pm

Space Place Theater

This performance will feature 10 works choreographed by graduate and undergraduate students from the University of Iowa Department of Dance.

Please be advised this concert includes strobe, haze, adult language, and dancers entering the aisles. In Act II, Reckoning contains subject matter surrounding sexual assault that may cause distress or trigger challenging emotions from some audience members. Please be advised that the dancers will be in the aisles, and the piece includes harsh language...

Men's basketball vs. Western Michigan

Sunday, December 14, 2025 2:00pm

Carver-Hawkeye Arena

The Iowa men's basketball team hosts Western Michigan.

College of Education Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

Thursday, December 18, 2025 4:00pm

Hancher Auditorium

College of Education Undergraduate Commencement and Teacher Education Program Recognition Ceremony is held at the end of the fall and spring semesters to recognize all of the graduating Teacher Education Program students.

Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.

Dean Dan Clay will give the welcome and confer degrees along with UI President Barbara Wilson.

Matt Degner, an alumnus of the College of Education and superintendent of the Iowa City Community School District, will be the...

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Are holiday specials still appointment TV?

Tim Havens, professor of communication studies and an expert in TV history and culture at the University of Iowa, offers insight to help you navigate where to find your holiday favorite, and how you can start your own viewing tradition to rejuvenate your holiday spirit.

UI relationship expert shares insight on power of a holiday greeting card

Office of Strategic Communication

Rachel McLaren, associate professor of communication studies at the University of Iowa, explains that despite today’s era of online digital communication, the tradition of sending paper holiday greetings is a gesture toward building, maintaining, or reshaping personal relationships with friends and family.

Tips for staying healthy during respiratory virus season

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Respiratory viruses tend to spike in fall and winter. Now is the right time to make sure you are ready when the three most common viruses (flu, COVID-19, and RSV) reach their peak. Learn about vaccines and easy ways to prevent illness.

What to do with all these leaves?

Office of Strategic Communication

UI expert: Work smarter, not harder, when dealing with leaves this fall

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

Office of Strategic Communication

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.

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Navigate the holidays with joy while leaving the guilt outside in the cold

With the holidays approaching, many people look forward to festive meals and family traditions — but also face a mix of emotions, from excitement to anxiety. To help navigate the season with more joy and less guilt, Kathy Mellen, a registered dietitian and professor of instruction in the Department of Health, Sport, and Human Physiology at the University of Iowa, shares practical insights on how to enjoy holiday meals, manage social pressures, and feel good — physically and emotionally — during this season of celebration.

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