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.

A new study shows a genetic risk factor for five major psychiatric diseases may also be linked to the death of newborn brain cells. At the same time, it suggests a compound currently being developed for use in humans may have therapeutic value for these diseases.

Megan Horst says her time at Iowa Law has helped her learn what it means to be a lawyer: to build trust, to verify facts, and to accept criticism so she can continue to improve.

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.

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

A video recording of the spring 2016 UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences afternoon commencement ceremony is now available for viewing. The event was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 14.

A video recording of the spring 2016 UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences morning commencement ceremony is now available for viewing. The event was held at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 14.

A video recording of the spring 2016 UI Graduate College commencement ceremony is now available for viewing. The event took place at 7 p.m. Friday, May 13.