This year, about 4,930 University of Iowa students will be recognized at spring 2016 commencement ceremonies, which begin May 12 with the College of Pharmacy commencement, and end June 3.

President Harreld: "We will not tolerate anything but a safe and inclusive campus for students of all backgrounds. No one should feel that their race or any aspect of their identity makes them a target. This kind of violence is unacceptable and must be denounced by the entire community."

On May 4, the University of Iowa Police Department issued a Crime Alert after learning one of our students reported a racially motivated attack. We are saddened and outraged by the horrible event that transpired Saturday evening. This kind of violence is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.

The UI's Studio Arts programs have been in temporary quarters since the 2008 flood damaged their main buildings. This week, the departments are moving back to campus and into a new building.

Check out how the University of Iowa highlighted philanthropy on Phil’s Day.

The University of Iowa recently named the recipients of the Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award. The awards are given annually to a few of the many graduate teaching assistants who spark learning and creativity in the classroom.

The UI REACH philosophy focuses on helping students with multiple intellectual, cognitive, and learning disabilities become independent and learn to make positive life choices, and this is certainly reflected in the lives of its graduates.

Scott Coffel, director of the Hanson Center for Technical Communication in the UI College of Engineering, is the recipient of the 2016 Lola Lopes Award for Undergraduate Student Advocacy.

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

A video recording of the spring 2016 UI College of Dentistry commencement ceremony is now available for viewing. The event was held at 3 p.m. Friday, June 3.

A video recording of the spring 2016 UI Tippie College of Business commencement ceremony is now available for viewing. The event was held at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 14.

A video recording of the spring 2016 UI College of Nursing commencement ceremony is now available for viewing. The event was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 14.