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UI students share global experiences through photography

Monday, November 10, 2025

A student exploring a Buddhist temple in Bangkok. A quiet café overlooking Budapest’s Parliament. A snow-covered University of Iowa campus, seen through the eyes of an international graduate student. These are among the winning images selected for the 2025 UI International Programs International Photo Contest.

Colored scanning electronic microscope image of a human blood clot

Research in photos: Winners of 2025 Capture Your Research Photo Contest

Monday, November 10, 2025

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U.S. flags on the Pentacrest with Old Capitol in the background

Meet UI’s 2025 Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Award recipients

Monday, November 3, 2025

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The University of Iowa recognizes five exceptional Veterans and members of the UI community with the 2025 Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Award.

Professor Ashley Howard stands in front of book shelves in her office

UI professor, first-time author Ashley Howard talks about books that inspire her

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Steve Schmadeke

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

Longevity Awards: July 2025

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Students working on the Daily Iowan in the newsroom

Daily Iowan wins Newspaper Pacemaker award

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

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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.

Student performers during Dance Gala 2025

Photo gallery: 15 incredible moments from Dance Gala 2025

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

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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.

Research in photos: Winners of 2025 Capture Your Research Photo Contest

Monday, November 10, 2025

Office of Strategic Communication

Meet UI’s 2025 Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Award recipients

Monday, November 3, 2025

Office of Strategic Communication

UI professor, first-time author Ashley Howard talks about books that inspire her

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Steve Schmadeke

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

Office of Strategic Communication

Photo gallery: 15 incredible moments from Dance Gala 2025

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

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Stone elected to National Academy of Medicine

Monday, October 20, 2025

A photo showing wasps in researcher Andrew Forbes' lab

Iowa biologists unspool wild world of parasitic wasps

Friday, October 17, 2025

Richard C. Lewis

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Events

WHAT WE MAKE: A School of Art, Art History, and Design Staff Exhibition

Monday, November 10, 2025 8:00am to 8:00pm

Art Building West

“Making” is the act of bringing something from our minds into reality; a task that can drive us, calm us, or give us pleasure. This exhibition by the staff of SAAHD is about our creative pursuits, giving the community the opportunity to learn more about us.

This presentation of creative work by School of Art, Art History, and Design staff will be on display Nov. 10–15 in the Levitt Gallery, 140 Art Building West. Join us for a closing reception on Nov. 14 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Live from Prairie Lights | Delaney Nolan in conv with Jamel Brinkley - 'Happy Bad'

Monday, November 10, 2025 7:00pm

Prairie Lights Books

Writers' Workshop graduate Delaney Nolan will read from her new novel, Happy Bad, and will be joined in conversation with University of Iowa Associate Professor Jamel Brinkley.

Astra House gives this plot summary of Happy Bad:

"Beatrice works at Twin Bridge, a chronically underfunded residential treatment center in near-future East Texas, teeming with enraged teenage girls on either too many or not enough drugs. On a normal day, it's difficult for Beatrice and the other staff — Arda, Carmen, and...

WHAT WE MAKE: A School of Art, Art History, and Design Staff Exhibition

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 8:00am to 8:00pm

Art Building West

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.