Faculty

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Harriet Nembhard named president of Harvey Mudd College

Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Harriet Nembhard, dean of the University of Iowa’s College of Engineering, has been named president of Harvey Mudd College, a liberal arts college specializing in science, engineering, and mathematics located in Claremont, California.
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UI Department of Athletics builds momentum on facility upgrade projects

Thursday, December 1, 2022
The University of Iowa Department of Athletics continues to advance a set of projects that will provide Hawkeye student-athletes and their fans with services and facilities that rank among the best in the country.

Holiday gift ideas for every Hawkeye on your list

Thursday, December 1, 2022
It’s a great day to be a Hawkeye, and you have the merch to prove it. Your family and friends are going to love these Hawkeye-themed holiday gifts, and to help fill your cart, we’ve compiled a list of options ranging from tickets to swag.
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West campus first to see 10-year facilities master plan projects take shape

Thursday, November 17, 2022
It’s an exciting time to be a Hawkeye and to witness the campus transformation that will take place beginning in 2023.
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Office of the State Archaeologist at UI protects ancient burial sites across the state

Wednesday, November 16, 2022
The University of Iowa’s Office of the State Archaeologist is tasked with uncovering Iowa’s Indigenous past; however, the most rewarding part for these archaeologists isn’t finding hundreds of artifacts in the ground each year, but making connections with local Native American tribes.
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3MT winner hopes new research will prevent floods in Iowa

Wednesday, November 16, 2022
University of Iowa PhD student Riley Post hopes his research changes the way we fight floods.

Dance Gala makes triumphant return to Hancher stage

Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Students and faculty in the University of Iowa Department of Dance choreographed and performed for Dance Gala 2022 as the annual event made its return to the Hancher stage for the first time in two years.

UI students, faculty, staff honored with 1stGen@Iowa awards

Friday, November 11, 2022
Six Hawkeyes were recognized at the First-Generation Student Awards and Recognition Ceremony on Nov. 10 as part of the weeklong National First-Generation College Celebration.

2022 Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Award recipients honored

Thursday, November 10, 2022
Seven University of Iowa alumni and faculty who served their country in the U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corp, and U.S. Air Force were honored with the 2022 Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Award.
Don Smith, an artist of Cherokee descent, was named "Lelooska" when he was formally adopted by Nez Perce tribe and later as "Gixken" (chief of chiefs) by the Kwakwaka'wakw peoples of British Columbia. Smith's house screen is based on an identical image pa

Native American Heritage Month: Stanley Museum of Art features important works of Indigenous art

Wednesday, November 9, 2022
To celebrate Native American Heritage Month, the University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art pulled together a shortlist of objects created by Indigenous North American artists for us to learn about.
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Dance Gala returns to Hancher with themes of mental health, inclusivity

The University of Iowa Dance Gala will perform at Hancher Auditorium for the first time in two years — and will include a poignant performance inspired by mental illness.

Spak to serve on EPA air-quality advisory panel

Scott Spak, associate professor in the School of Planning and Public Affairs and senior research fellow at the Public Policy Center at the University of Iowa, has been chosen to serve on an advisory panel for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Spak will be a member of the EPA's Science Advisory Board and will evaluate a model utilized by the EPA to measure changes in adverse health effects...