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UI launches national search for chief financial officer

Thursday, September 3, 2026

The University of Iowa has begun a national search for its next chief financial officer, who will serve as the university's senior financial strategist and report directly to the president. The search follows last month’s announcement by current vice president and CFO Terry Johnson that he will retire in April after 33 years at the university. Read more about the search committee and the elevated CFO role.

Sandra Daack-Hirsch, professor and Dr. Rita and David Frantz Executive Associate Dean in the UI College of Nursing

Sandra Daack-Hirsch named associate provost for faculty

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Office of the Provost

Sandra Daack-Hirsch, professor and Dr. Rita and David Frantz Executive Associate Dean in the UI College of Nursing, has been named associate provost for faculty in the Office of the Provost. Daack-Hirsch began serving in the role part time on Sept. 1 and will transition to full time later in the academic year.

More than a water tower: How UI's new standpipe keeps campus running

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

The UI’s new water tower is hard to miss. Located near Kinnick Stadium and UI Health Care University campus, the distinctive standpipe rises about 138 feet — roughly the height of a 13-story building — and has become a new campus landmark. Learn more about why the new, larger water tower was needed.

New AI Discovery Initiative to help you explore, build skills with AI

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Office of Strategic Communication

The University of Iowa is launching a new effort to spark the next chapter of AI integration for its employees. The AI Discovery Initiative will expand access to AI tools, professional development, and collaborative learning to help you build skills and confidence with AI.

Why you receive research recruitment emails and how to opt out

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Office of the Vice President for Research

The research recruitment emails you receive serve an important purpose. Finding participants for more than 4,000 active research projects is critical to the university’s mission. But if the messages are becoming too much, learn how you can adjust your email preferences to opt out.

See how our newest Hawkeyes kicked off the fall 2026 semester

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Office of Strategic Communication

From Kickoff at Kinnick’s silent disco to yard games at Hubbard Park, the first week of classes was filled with excitement. As students settled in, they also looked ahead to opportunities such as research and study abroad. Watch this video recap of the UI welcoming new and returning students to campus for fall 2026.

Students help tell the Hawkeye story in new game-day commercial

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Office of Strategic Communication

Students take center stage in the UI’s new national TV spot, which will air during Hawkeye sporting events this year. Meet the Hawkeyes featured in the commercial and hear about what makes the Iowa experience so valuable. Go Hawks!

2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients include Marilynne Robinson

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Center for Advancement

From Pulitzer Prize winners to Olympic Games advisors, meet the six Distinguished Alumni Award honorees who exemplify the Hawkeye tradition of excellence. The UI’s highest alumni honor this year includes decorated and influential writer Marilynne Robinson.

Study: Periodical cicadas may be doomed to extinction

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Richard C. Lewis

University of Iowa researchers have determined that periodical cicadas, insect swarms that emerge from the ground every 13 or 17 years, may go extinct. The primary reasons are the removal of old forests, upon which the cicadas depend for food, and that cicadas disperse only very short distances when they emerge.

New Health Sciences Academic Building provides state-of-the-art space to 3 UI programs

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Office of Strategic Communication

The Health Sciences Academic Building now houses three top-ranked programs — Communications Sciences and Disorders; Health, Sport, and Human Physiology; and Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences — all under one roof.

Sandra Daack-Hirsch named associate provost for faculty

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Office of the Provost

More than a water tower: How UI's new standpipe keeps campus running

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

New AI Discovery Initiative to help you explore, build skills with AI

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Office of Strategic Communication

Why you receive research recruitment emails and how to opt out

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Office of the Vice President for Research

See how our newest Hawkeyes kicked off the fall 2026 semester

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Office of Strategic Communication

Students help tell the Hawkeye story in new game-day commercial

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Office of Strategic Communication

2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients include Marilynne Robinson

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Center for Advancement

Study: Periodical cicadas may be doomed to extinction

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Richard C. Lewis

New Health Sciences Academic Building provides state-of-the-art space to 3 UI programs

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Office of Strategic Communication

Denis Candido, assistant professor in the UI Department of Physics and Astronomy and a co-corresponding author on the study

Ultra-tiny diamond sensors could offer a more precise look inside living cells

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Richard C. Lewis

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Iowa Soccer vs. Missouri State

Sunday, September 6, 2026 1:00pm

UI Soccer Complex

The Iowa women's soccer team will host Missouri State at the Iowa Soccer Complex.

Iowa Field Hockey vs. Ball State

Sunday, September 6, 2026 1:00pm

Grant Field

Iowa Field Hockey hosts Ball State at Grant Field.

Live From Prairie Lights | IWP Sunday Afternoon Reading Series | Nisrine Mbarki Ben Ayad, Nina Dragičević, Hidayat Nordin, and Zubair Siddiqui

Sunday, September 6, 2026 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Prairie Lights Books

Please join us for our annual IWP Sunday Afternoon Reading Series! This week’s event features IWP Residents Nisrine Mbarki Ben Ayad (Netherlands), Nina Dragičević (Slovenia), and Hidayat Nordin (Singapore). They will be accompanied by Iowa Literary Translation MFA candidate Zubair Siddiqui.

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How to prevent heat illness

Heat illness is a result of your body temperature rising to a dangerous level during hot weather. It normally occurs from staying in the heat for too long without taking adequate measures to cool down. University of Iowa Health Care experts offer this advice for preventing heat illness.

Mother’s Day can have different meanings, depending on your stage in life

Sylvia Mikucki-Enyart, associate professor of communication studies at the University of Iowa, shares advice to help everyone walking past the Hallmark aisle navigate what can be a beautiful but emotional day.

3 tips for dealing with seasonal allergies

Warmer weather can bring sunny days, blooming flowers, and — for many of us — seasonal allergies. UI Health Care expert Christina Kopp shares three tips for easing your symptoms.

Accessible Iowa: Design choices that improve readability

Making small changes to text — such as using clear fonts, good contrast, and readable sizes — helps more people read and understand what you share. These steps matter because not everyone sees or processes text in the same way, so better design makes information accessible to everyone.

Support others’ passion while preventing burnout

Well-being at Iowa

Caring deeply about your work can fuel engagement but also put you at risk for burnout. Learn practical ways to support colleagues’ passions while reinforcing healthy boundaries, recognizing what motivates others, and creating a culture where people feel valued and able to sustain their well-being.

Everyday AI and privacy: 3 scenarios you might face at work

Information Technology Services

AI can make quick work of responding to an email or analyzing a spreadsheet, but it comes with the risk of exposing personal or restricted information, financial data, and more. Learn when to use university-supported AI and when it’s OK to use public AI.

Simple steps to keep your devices, data safe

Mobility is part of university life, but every time you log in from a hotel, coffee shop, or home network, you extend the university’s digital footprint beyond campus. That flexibility is powerful, but it is also a target for phishing and the compromise of personal devices. Learn simple actions you can take to protect your digital security.

New Campus Roots initiative celebrates sustainability

The UI’s Charter Committee on Sustainability is accepting nominations for its Campus Roots initiative, which recognizes and celebrates sustainable practices across campus. Teams of two or more people can submit their projects for consideration and those selected will have a tree planted in their honor. Submissions are due April 1.

Traveling for spring break? Your health care coverage goes with you

Travel with confidence knowing your health coverage goes with you. Download the Wellmark app for quick access to your benefits, coverage details, ID cards, in-network providers, and 24/7 telehealth options like Doctor on Demand. Learn more on the benefits webpage.

Tips for staying grounded during times of change

Change is a constant in higher education, and staying grounded supports both well-being and effectiveness. Focusing on hope — not as wishful thinking, but as a steady, intentional practice — can create clarity and forward momentum. Small, purposeful actions and strong connections help sustain energy, resilience, and confidence in what comes next.

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Stay healthy: What to know about cyclosporiasis

Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness that can lead to diarrhea, nausea, and fatigue — among other symptoms — and has recently been in the news due to an outbreak across multiple states. Karen Brust, hospital epidemiologist at UI Health Care, shares information about safe food handling processes that can help you stay healthy.

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