Faculty
Former UI president Willard “Sandy” Boyd dies at age 95
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Willard “Sandy” Boyd served as UI’s 15th president from 1969 to 1981, returned as a law professor in 1996, and served as interim president in 2002–03. He formally retired from the university in 2015, though he continued to share his wisdom with any faculty member or administrator who sought him out.
Boyd responsible for forming UI Foundation in 1956
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Throughout his more than 65 years at the University of Iowa, Sandy Boyd served our institution in many capacities. One of his earliest tasks was helping to conceive and establish the University of Iowa Foundation (now known as the UI Center for Advancement).
Novak, Pacheco selected as Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Interdisciplinary Research Leaders
Monday, December 12, 2022
University of Iowa professors Nicole Novak and Julianna Pacheco have been selected to participate in a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation leadership program that connects community researchers from across the country.
Dates, times of fall 2022 commencement ceremonies announced
Thursday, December 8, 2022
On Dec. 15—18, about 1,800 University of Iowa students will receive their degrees during in-person and livestreamed commencement ceremonies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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