Celsiana Warwick, assistant professor in the University of Iowa Department of Classics, explains why the ancient poem "The Odyssey" still feels strikingly modern — and what students and readers can learn from it today. Her forthcoming book, Gendered Voices in the Iliad, will be published by Oxford University Press in August.

University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson has appointed Barry Schreier faculty ombudsperson in the Office of the Ombudsperson after an internal search. Schreier will replace Meenakshi (Gigi) Durham, who has served in the role since 2021.

Thirteen University of Iowa students — all Iowa natives — have been selected from more than 10,000 applicants nationwide to receive Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for the 2026–27 academic year.

The University of Iowa celebrated a weekend full of smiles, cheers, happy tears, and plenty of black-and-gold pride as thousands of Hawkeyes crossed the stage during spring 2026 commencement ceremonies.

As another academic year draws to a close, UI President Barbara Wilson reflects on your hard work to support student success and have a positive impact on communities. “You have done it with a commitment to access, excellence, and stewardship that defines Iowa. It’s not easy work, and it does not go unnoticed.”

The UI Stanley Museum of Art debuted a new poetry installation as part of its Thresholds series, featuring UI associate professor of English Donika Kelly’s work in the lobby through September. The rotating series highlights Iowa-affiliated poets and invites visitors — and classes — to experience poetry as both visual art and an interactive teaching tool.

In addition to exceptional health and retirement benefits, you have access to a variety of other programs and resources that support your well-being, finances, and work-life balance — including some offered through trusted external partners. Learn what’s available to you.

Curious how AI might fit into your daily work, but not sure where to start? Two new programs — AI Pathways and AI Explorer Grants — are designed to help you explore AI thoughtfully, responsibly, and with clear, practical goals.

University of Iowa alumnus Samuel D. Hunter’s Broadway debut, Little Bear Ridge Road, received a Tony Award nomination for Best Play on May 5.

Chemists at the University of Iowa have created a light-activated structure that captures and stores water from the air. The millimeter-scale lattice forms tiny cavities under ultraviolet light. While still a proof of concept, the approach could lead to water-harvesting technologies.

The University of Iowa is advancing its reSPARC initiative into a new phase focused on implementation, building on nearly a year of cross-campus collaboration to strengthen the university’s financial future.

The University of Iowa has opened its new Iowa Spaceflight Laboratory, a $7.2 million investment to expand space flight instruments and to further position the university as a national leader in space science.