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Chang named Berlin Prize fellow

Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Lan Samantha Chang was named a 2021-22 Berlin Prize fellow, awarded to scholars, writers, and artists who represent the highest standards of excellence in their field.

Physicists describe new type of aurora

Thursday, May 6, 2021
The famed northern and southern lights still hold secrets. In a new study, physicists led by the University of Iowa describe a new phenomenon they call “diffuse auroral erasers,” in which patches of the background glow are blotted out, then suddenly intensify and reappear.
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An end-of-semester message from President Harreld and Provost Kregel

Thursday, May 6, 2021
President Harreld and Provost Kregel congratulate Iowa's newest grads on their accomplishment and the whole campus community with its handling of the pandemic.

College of Dentistry dean search committee named

Thursday, May 6, 2021
University of Iowa faculty, staff, student, and an alumna have been named to the search committee for a new dean of the College of Dentistry.
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Dates and times of spring 2021 virtual commencement ceremonies announced

Wednesday, May 5, 2021
This spring, about 5,300 University of Iowa students will receive their degrees in livestreamed, virtual commencement ceremonies, beginning with the College of Pharmacy’s Doctor of Pharmacy ceremony on May 13 and concluding with the College of Dentistry’s ceremony on June 4.
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Third candidate for associate provost and Graduate College dean announced

Wednesday, May 5, 2021
A University of Iowa search committee has announced the third finalist for the next associate provost and dean of the Graduate College.
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Second candidate for associate provost and Graduate College dean announced

Tuesday, May 4, 2021
A University of Iowa search committee has announced the second finalist for the next associate provost and dean of the Graduate College.
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First candidate for associate provost and Graduate College dean announced

Monday, May 3, 2021
A University of Iowa search committee has announced the first finalist for the next associate provost and dean of the Graduate College.
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Barbara J. Wilson named Iowa’s 22nd president

Friday, April 30, 2021
Barbara J. Wilson, executive vice president and vice president for academic affairs for the University of Illinois System, will become the 22nd president of the University of Iowa.
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UI campus honored with ArbNet arboretum accreditation

Friday, April 30, 2021
The UI recently was awarded a level II accreditation by the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program, meeting advanced standards that recognize the UI campus as an arboretum dedicated to public education and engagement.

Graduate College dean candidates to participate in open forums

Thursday, April 29, 2021
The University of Iowa search committee for the new associate provost for graduate and professional education and dean of the Graduate College has selected three final candidates.
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4 faculty named inaugural Hubbard-Walder honorees

Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Four University of Iowa faculty members—Gail Bishop, Ray Fagenbaum, Cinda Coggins-Mosher, and Amy Strathman—were named winners of the inaugural Hubbard-Walder Award for Excellence in Teaching.