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Egan receives Lola Lopes Award

Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Deirdre Egan, assistant director of the University of Iowa Writing Center, is the recipient of the 2022 Lola Lopes Award for Undergraduate Student Advocacy.

UI honors faculty, staff, students at Celebration of Excellence and Achievement Among Women

Thursday, April 7, 2022
Two exceptional female University of Iowa leaders and educators were awarded the Susan C. Buckley Distinguished Achievement Award for Staff and May Brodbeck Distinguished Achievement Award for Faculty at the University of Iowa’s annual Celebration of Excellence and Achievement Among Women on April 6

Because of Shark Tank, Iowa JPEC Alumna Cole has another life-changing event

Monday, April 4, 2022
University of Iowa alumna Erica Cole appeared on ABC TV's Shark Tank on April 1. By the time she left, sharks (judges/investors) Mark Cuban and Emma Grede invested $100,000 for 10% ownership in Cole’s company, No Limbits.

UI student creates free Hawkathlon event for people with disabilities

Wednesday, March 30, 2022
UI student is creating a free event for special education students around the Iowa City area to stay active, build relationships, and have fun.

Longevity Awards: February 2022

Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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 letter of appreciation from the Office of the President.

Longevity Awards: January 2022

Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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 letter of appreciation from the Office of the President.

Longevity Awards: December 2021

Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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 letter of appreciation from the Office of the President.

Physicist finds potential new method to control light

Wednesday, March 16, 2022
A physicist at the University of Iowa is part of an international research team that has discovered a potential new method for controlling light. The finding could lead to various applications, such as furthering LED technology, and advancing the detection of trace pollutants.

Four instructors earn UI's highest teaching honor

Thursday, March 10, 2022
Four University of Iowa faculty members were awarded the University of Iowa’s top honor in recognition of their years of outstanding teaching.

College of Dentistry’s geriatrics and special needs clinic wins Gies Award for Achievement

Thursday, February 24, 2022
The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Gies Foundation has awarded the University of Iowa College of Dentistry’s Geriatrics and Special Needs Clinic the 2022 William J. Gies Award in the category of Achievement as an Academic Dental Institution.