Enrollment is open through March 13 for benefits-eligible employees to opt into MetLife short-term disability insurance, which can help replace part of your income if illness or injury prevents you from working. Coverage begins April 1. Learn more about the new, voluntary benefit and how to enroll.

The University of Iowa and ENGIE, Iowa’s utility operator, are bringing a new, larger water tower into service now through March 13. The tower provides a significant increase in water storage capacity for campus and improves reliability. Here’s what you need to know about the transition.

The University of Iowa continues to be a major economic driver for the state, supporting jobs, generating business activity, and contributing to Iowa’s long-term growth.

UI also proposing the closure of two departments within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

The University of Iowa’s commitment to supporting faculty at every stage of their careers continues to strengthen retention across campus. In FY2025, the university's faculty retention rate remained at 96.3%.

Four University of Iowa faculty members will receive the 2026 President and Provost Award for Teaching Excellence, recognizing exceptional, sustained contributions to student learning and success. This year’s recipients are Colleen Bringman, Alison K. Guernsey, Ted Neal, and Chad Tracy.

The spring strategic plan update shares how reSPARC teams are working to help the university use resources wisely and work more efficiently. It also highlights projects across campus that are making a difference for students, researchers, and communities.

The UI has selected Hertz to provide its rental vehicle services starting Monday, March 16, a change that will provide significant savings to the university. Read important information about existing reservations with Fleet Services and how to make new reservations with Hertz.

UI Parking and Transportation is seeking approval from the Iowa Board of Regents to raise parking permit rates to support maintenance and improvements. Increases would range from $1–$6 per month depending on permit type, and some violation fees also would increase. If approved at the board’s April meeting, the rate changes would start July 1.

The University of Iowa set new record student retention and graduation rates in 2025, reflecting its continued investment in student success, its dedicated faculty and staff, and the momentum gained through the university's strategic plan.

The Iowa Board of Regents will recognize six outstanding University of Iowa faculty members for their extraordinary contributions and sustained record of distinction in teaching, scholarship, and service.

Nine Iowa faculty members have been awarded Arts and Humanities Initiative grants from the Office of the Vice President for Research. The funds will be used to advance their creative works in film, photography, language and culture, music, and journalism. Learn more about their projects and how to apply for the current grant cycle, open until March 10.