Talented singer Jessica Pray came to the UI for its comprehensive program—one where she could develop her voice, and develop herself as a whole. She graduates this month with two degrees (music; ethics and public policy) and many steps closer to her dream of being an opera singer.

Finals week can be the most stressful time of the year for college students. That’s why the University of Iowa is working to help alleviate that pressure with Finals@IMU, a weeklong series of events taking place at the Iowa Memorial Union.

University of Iowa staff received a report from a student she was sexually assaulted by an acquaintance, in a residence hall, in the early morning hours of Saturday, May 9, 2015.

Finalists looking to become the next University of Iowa president will visit campus as early as Aug. 31, according to a schedule approved by the UI Presidential Search and Screen Committee May 8.

Lesley Triplett created a unique business venture, Dumpling Darling. The Korean-style dumpling stand, now at multiple locations, started as a booth at the Iowa City Farmers Market. The idea was inspired by her love of travel, which began with a study abroad experience while at the UI.

The UI-led study, one of the largest and most systematic examinations of care for very premature infants, found that hospitals with sophisticated neonatal units varied widely in their approach to 22-week-olds, ranging from a few that offer no active medical treatment to a handful that assertively treat most cases.

University of Iowa graduate Jordan Loperena had seven months to prove himself after he was offered a job at ESPN. Five years later, he is an asset for the network that calls itself "the worldwide leader in sports."

Hawkeyes drafted into the NFL, furniture made out of cork, and a Tippie MBA program coming to Davenport on this week's Iowa Now Minute.

Beginning this fall, the University of Iowa Chief Diversity Office will offer a non-credit bearing certificate program for faculty and staff who want to gain skills to contribute to the creation of a campus climate that supports safety and success for everyone at the university.

Death notices for current and retired UI employees. Links to online obituaries provided when available.

About 5,100 University of Iowa students will mark educational milestones as they receive their degrees at spring 2015 commencement ceremonies. Ceremonies begin Thursday, May 14, with the College of Pharmacy commencement and end Friday, June 5, with the College of Dentistry. All other ceremonies will be held May 15-16.

Several individuals previously featured in our "Student Experience" series are graduating this month. We reached out to them to find out what plans they have after graduation.