The University of Iowa’s new Visual Arts Building was named “Best in the Midwest” for 2016. Winners were selected based on evidence of innovation, creative use of new technology, sustainability, strength of presentation, and great design. The building, which opened in August, was designed by Steven Holl Architects.

This year’s Outback Bowl–bound Hawkeye football team plays the muse for a pair of University of Iowa art students.

The University of Iowa will award degrees to more than 1,500 graduates during seven ceremonies this weekend.

A video recording of the winter 2016 UI College of Engineering commencement ceremony is now available for viewing. The event was held Dec. 18.

A video recording of the winter 2016 UI Tippie MBA Program commencement ceremony is now available for viewing. The event was held Dec. 17.

A video recording of the winter 2016 UI Tippie College of Business commencement ceremony is available for viewing. The ceremony was held Dec. 17.

A video recording of the winter 2016 UI College of Nursing commencement ceremony is now available. The event was held Dec. 17.

A video recording of the winter 2016 UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and University College commencement ceremony is now available for viewing. The ceremony was held Dec. 17.

A video recording of the winter 2016 UI Graduate College commencement ceremony is available for viewing. The ceremony was held Dec. 16.

A video recording of the winter 2016 UI College of Education Teacher Education Convocation is now available for viewing. The ceremony was held Dec. 16.

The Iowa Memorial Union and UI Libraries will host events during finals week to help students recharge between study sessions and make the final push to winter break.

Vice President for Student Life Tom Rocklin has announced he intends to retire in July 2017 after serving the University of Iowa in various capacities for 30 years. “I have been fortunate to have a career doing things that matter to me and working with people I admire,” Rocklin says.