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Ann McKenna

Second candidate announced for College of Engineering dean

Wednesday, May 3, 2023
A University of Iowa search committee has announced the second finalist for dean of the College of Engineering.
2023 Distinguished Chairs

2 faculty members named 2023 UI Distinguished Chairs

Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Mark Blumberg, F. Wendell Miller Professor and chair in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, and Keri Hornbuckle, Donald E. Bently Professor of Engineering, have been named recipients of the 2023 University of Iowa Distinguished Chair.
2022 CLAS commencement photo

Times and dates for spring 2023 commencement

Tuesday, May 2, 2023
This spring, more than 5,400 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 May 11 and concluding with the College of Dentistry’s ceremony June 2.

18 staff members honored with 2023 Staff Excellence Awards

Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Eighteen University of Iowa staff members were honored with this year’s UI Staff Council Awards for achievements ranging from excellence in service to leadership in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Denise Jamieson

First candidate announced for vice president for medical affairs, Carver College of Medicine dean

Sunday, April 30, 2023
A University of Iowa search committee has announced the first finalist for the next vice president for medical affairs and dean of the Carver College of Medicine.
Robert Bertini 2022 Photo

First candidate announced for College of Engineering dean

Sunday, April 30, 2023
A University of Iowa search committee has announced the first finalist for dean of the College of Engineering.
Photo of the Seamans Center

College of Engineering dean finalists to visit campus

Wednesday, April 26, 2023
The University of Iowa search committee for the new dean of the College of Engineering has selected three final candidates. The candidates will visit campus to participate in open forums and meet with faculty, staff, students, shared governance, and campus leadership.
John Pappajohn

Philanthropist and UI benefactor John Pappajohn dies at 94

John Pappajohn, one of the University of Iowa's most generous supporters whose name graces many buildings on campus, died Saturday, April 22. He was 94. Read about how “The Opportunity Kid” transformed his home state through entrepreneurship, art, and education.
UI health care campus

VP for medical affairs, Carver College of Medicine dean finalists to visit campus

Wednesday, April 26, 2023
The University of Iowa search committee for the new vice president for medical affairs and dean of the Carver College of Medicine has selected candidates for on-campus interviews. Two candidates will visit campus in early May to participate in open forums and meet with faculty, staff, students, shared governance, and campus leadership.
Old Capitol at dusk

UI announces 2022-23 Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award recipients

Wednesday, April 26, 2023
The University of Iowa Council on Teaching has selected 28 teaching assistants as recipients of the 2022-23 Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award.
Nighttime photo of the Pentacrest

5 UI faculty members named Hubbard-Walder honorees

Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Five University of Iowa faculty members—Dawn Barker Anderson, Loyce Arthur, Megan Knight, Emily Mozena, and Rachel Young—were named recipients of the Hubbard-Walder Award for Excellence in Teaching.
2023 Mid-career faculty scholar awardees

4 UI faculty members honored with Iowa Mid-Career Faculty Scholar Award

Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Four University of Iowa faculty members have been selected as recipients of the Iowa Mid-Career Faculty Scholar Awards for 2023.