Parents & Families

Cheering football team

Hawkeyes perfect again in NCAA academics test

Friday, May 16, 2014
Paced by all-time high scores in nine sports programs, all 24 of the University of Iowa’s intercollegiate athletics programs are achieving at a rate that surpasses the national benchmark for academic success established by the NCAA, according to an annual report released on Wednesday.

UI livestreaming commencement to Chinese audience

Friday, May 16, 2014
Two University of Iowa staff members who grew up in China will provide commentary and translation during Saturday's Tippie College of Business commencement live-stream to China.
commencement

UI is broadcasting a commencement ceremony in China

Thursday, May 15, 2014
The University of Iowa is live-streaming its business school commencement on Saturday in China, with Chinese translation and commentary for family members of graduating students; it's an unusual step for an American college, but it probably won't be a rarity for long.
Steven Ihm swinging golf club

Ihm, Hawkeyes looking to finish on a strong note

Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Three years ago Steven Ihm joined the University of Iowa men's golf program. Three years later, he will leave as the first three-time All-Big Ten honoree in program history.

To connect and to serve

Wednesday, May 14, 2014
While a majority of UI seniors line up jobs or graduate study, some pursue opportunities with community service organizations like City Year or the Peace Corps. While they may not offer large paychecks for recent college graduates, they can pay out huge dividends in personal and professional development.
Kirkwood Regional Center under construction

New Kirkwood Regional Center will host unique classes for area students

Monday, May 12, 2014
Johnson County's Kirkwood Regional Center, a partnership between Kirkwood, the University of Iowa, the Grant Wood Area Education Agency, and K-12 school districts, is on track to open in 2015, providing STEM courses, technology, and working space for students in the UI's Research Park.
students studying

UI leads the way in living-learning style

Thursday, May 8, 2014
The UI is unique in grouping students living on campus into living-learning communities, says Brook Bernard, assistant director of resident education: “There is a lot of national data that shows GPAs go up, overall satisfaction goes up, and (students) develop a sense of belonging."
Kelsey Zlevor gathering data at a research plot

High-energy student pursues low-energy solutions

Tuesday, April 29, 2014
UI senior Kelsey Zlevor, an environmental sciences major, has made an enormous impact on campus...by leaving behind a tiny footprint. An intern at the Office of Sustainability, she's been responsible for many key sustainability initiatives on campus, including tray-less dining, water-bottle filling stations, and energy conservation.
FIH President Leandro Negre presents an FIH pin to Natalie Cafone during their practice Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at Grant Field on the UI campus in Iowa City.

A special, surprise visit

Tuesday, April 29, 2014
The University of Iowa field hockey team received a special visit from surprise guests Wednesday, April 23 at Grant Field. These were not just any guests; they included the president and chief executive officer of the International Hockey Federation (FIH), field hockey's governing body.
Ally Disterhoft drives to the basket

Hawkeye women's basketball had fun in 2014

Monday, April 28, 2014
The University of Iowa women's basketball team had fun in 2013-14. The campaign featured 27 wins, equaling the second-highest total in program history, and 14 home wins, also equaling the second-most in school history.
backpacks on Old Capitol lawn

Working to end suicide silence

Wednesday, April 23, 2014
The Send Silence Packing traveling exhibit aims to raise awareness about suicide prevention with more than 1,000 backpacks on the lawn of the Old Capitol representing the 1,100 college students who commit suicide every year.
Gabe Olaseni dunks against Wisconsin

British Air ascends

Friday, April 18, 2014
It would be hard to argue that one of the University of Iowa's most improved men's basketball players this year was Gabriel Olaseni. His work ethic and commitment to improvement translated into increased production on the court.