After successfully planting its first Miyawaki forest in 2025, the University of Iowa will plant a second native woodland, Miyawaki 2.0, on Arbor Day 2026.

Eight University of Iowa–affiliated scholars are among those selected for 2026 Guggenheim Fellowships. The fellows are recognized for their prior career achievement and exceptional promise.

The University of Iowa has 24 colleges and programs among the top 25 in the nation.

University of Iowa researchers have learned that animals may keep their options open even when they know a single choice will generate a reward. In experiments with pigeons, the researchers report they operated “at the edge of chaos,” meaning the birds balanced a consistent reward with exploring other options.

Kevin Campbell, UI professor and internationally recognized researcher in the field of muscular dystrophy, has been named the 2026 winner of the August M. Watanabe Prize in Translational Research, a prestigious award that recognizes significant contributions to translational research.

After 20 years and more than $4.5B raised, the UICA’s president and CEO prepares for retirement this summer.

A third-year student from Illinois was named a 2026 Goldwater Scholar, the nation’s most prestigious scholarship for undergraduate students pursuing careers in research.

Sheila Baldwin has been named the next president and CEO of the University of Iowa Center for Advancement (UICA). Baldwin currently serves as senior vice president for development for UICA and will begin the new role on May 4. Baldwin succeeds Lynette Marshall, who announced in July 2025 her plan to retire after leading the organization for 20 years.

The Office of the Vice President for Research has awarded funding to 12 interdisciplinary Iowa research teams to support the development of large, competitive grant proposals. By providing these teams with the strategic resources they need to build complex grant proposals, the UI is positioned to lead the nation in addressing some of our most pressing challenges.