Athletics

Daniel Dennis is surrounded by his Olympic teammates during the official team photo following the competition on Sunday.

Former Hawkeye to wrestle in Rio for USA

Monday, April 11, 2016
Former Hawkeye wrestler Daniel Dennis experienced another weekend of glory inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena, but this time his victories earned him a spot on the U.S. Olympic wrestling team. The two-day U.S. Olympic Team Trials provided action aplenty for thousands of fans.

Hollingworth, Grosland taking leadership roles on Presidential Committee on Athletics

Monday, April 4, 2016
Associate Professor Liz Hollingworth and Professor Nicole Grosland will serve as the new chair and faculty athletics representative, respectively, of the Presidential Committee on Athletics, an advisory group that, among other things, ensures consistency between Big Ten, NCAA, university, and state policies.

Hawkeye hoopsters sweep national academic awards

Friday, March 4, 2016
Iowa swept the basketball academic awards given by the College Sports Information Directors of America. Men’s basketball player Jarrod Uthoff was named the national Academic All-America of the Year, while Ally Disterhoft won the same award for women’s basketball. No other school has won both awards in the same year.
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Kid Captain 2016 nominations are now open

Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Parents and guardians of current or former patients have until March 31 to nominate their child to be a 2016 Kid Captain.
Maj. Chris Guderski rappels about 66 feet from the rafters to the court in Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

ROTC from the rafters

Tuesday, February 9, 2016
To help the Iowa ROTC Detachment celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, the UI Army ROTC cadre conducted a rappelling demonstration in Carver-Hawkeye Arena during the UI wrestling meet on Feb. 5.

Student athletes recognized for excelling academically and athletically

Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Each year, the University of Iowa Presidential Committee on Athletics (PCA) recognizes student athletes who have excelled academically and athletically during the previous year.
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Six things to do this spring

Thursday, January 21, 2016
The University of Iowa's spring semester promises to be eventful. Make sure to add these six events to your calendar!
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Turning Pasadena black and gold

Tuesday, January 5, 2016
Though the Rose Bowl Game didn't go the way Hawkeye fans would have liked, it was an amazing week for many of the tens of thousands who made the trip to California.

2015 in 2:17

Tuesday, January 5, 2016
2015 was a busy, fruitful year at the University of Iowa. Take a couple of minutes to reflect on the research, service, academic, and athletic endeavors that made the past year one to remember.
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Creating memories, fulfilling dreams

Friday, January 1, 2016
They say everyone has a story, and it’s no different for the thousands and thousands of Hawkeyes who traveled to California for the Rose Bowl.
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Alumni represent, reflect in Los Angeles

Thursday, December 31, 2015
University of Iowa alumni all over the world are excited for the Rose Bowl Game. And for some who call Los Angeles home, it’s a time to celebrate their beloved team and reflect on how their time in Iowa City helped prepare them for where they are today.
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Almost ready for Rose Parade

Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Parsley, flax, oatmeal, corn. And flowers...lots of flowers. These elements are coming together to decorate the University of Iowa's float for the 127th Rose Parade, which will take place the morning of Jan. 1, 2016.