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Regents approve 2025-26 tuition increase for UI students

Wednesday, June 11, 2025
The Iowa Board of Regents has approved a tuition increase for University of Iowa students to address inflationary costs and to maintain the quality of education Iowans expect.
Todd Pettys

Pettys to continue leading the UI College of Law

Thursday, June 5, 2025
Todd Pettys has been named dean of the University of Iowa College of Law, effective July 1. He has served as interim dean since January.
An aerial photo of the UI Hospitals & Clinics main entrance

FAQ: Phase one construction on future patient care tower

A new patient care tower on the university campus is one of several major projects aimed at transforming UI Health Care’s ability to care for Iowans in future decades and generations. To advance the planned future patient care tower construction, several early phase projects are necessary. UI Health Care will request budget approval at the June Iowa Board of Regents meeting to proceed with these projects.
A doctor performing a check up on a child

UI Health Care seeks to lease new home for Department of Family and Community Medicine

UI Health Care is requesting permission from the Iowa Board of Regents to sign a lease for a medical clinic at 2751 Northgate Drive on the east side of Iowa City. The new clinic will provide patients and community members with convenient, accessible primary care services and serve as the new home for UI Health Care’s Department of Family and Community Medicine.
Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratory architect's rendering

UI seeks final approval on 3 facilities projects

Tuesday, June 3, 2025
At its June meeting, the Iowa Board of Regents will consider the University of Iowa’s request for final approval of three facilities projects.
Map of where 2025-26 Fulbright scholars will be studying

16 UI students, alumni receive Fulbright awards for 2025–26

Monday, June 2, 2025
Sixteen University of Iowa students and alumni have been selected from more than 11,000 applicants nationwide to receive prestigious Fulbright Awards for the 2025–26 academic year.
Graduates seated at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences commencement ceremony

New graduates celebrated at spring 2025 commencement

Monday, May 19, 2025
Nearly 5,500 Hawkeyes earned degrees this semester.
President Wilson and John Lammers

President Wilson finds note, money for coffee on daily walk

Thursday, May 15, 2025
UI President Barb Wilson hopes to get the note apologizing for breaking a bike reflector, as well as the cash to pay for a new one, to the right person.
Macbride Nature Recreation Area

Macbride Nature Recreation Area Committee completes review

The committee formed to review the UI’s use of the Macbride Nature Recreation Area has completed its review and submitted it to President Barbara Wilson. The review was announced last year as part of a standard process for regularly evaluating programming and centers.
A graphic showing a computer and other tools

Accessible Iowa initiative sets campus standards, next steps for digital accessibility

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
The University of Iowa has launched the Accessible Iowa: The Countdown to Digital Accessibility initiative to ensure that its digital content — ranging from websites and course materials to systems, services, and programs — meets the latest federal accessibility standards. This university-wide effort follows the U.S. Department of Justice’s updated rule under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which requires full compliance by April 24, 2026.
Margaret Wenk-Kuchlbauer at a costume fitting

PHOTO GALLERY: A career retrospective of UI scenery, costume designer Margaret Wenk-Kuchlbauer

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Margaret Wenk-Kuchlbauer began her career at the University of Iowa in fall 1980 and in the 44 years since, has designed scenery and costumes for an extensive list of performances for the School of Music, Department of Dance, and Department of Theatre Arts.
Commencement ceremonies

Times and dates for spring 2025 commencement

Thursday, May 8, 2025
This spring, more than 5,500 University of Iowa students will receive their degrees during in-person and livestreamed commencement ceremonies, beginning with the College of Pharmacy’s Doctor of Pharmacy ceremony on May 15 and concluding with College of Dentistry ceremony on June 6.