The UI College of Pharmacy announced a new initiative — supported by Eli Lilly Co. — to boost Iowa’s low lung cancer screening rates by embedding screenings in community pharmacies across the state. Led by Jill Kolesar, dean and Jean M. Schmidt chair in drug discovery, the program expands access, especially for rural and underserved Iowans, through innovative, community-based care.

In its first six months, UI Health Care’s North Liberty campus has seen more patients and advanced care cases than anticipated. The site draws patients from across the state and country, trains future health care providers, and advances research. Learn how the campus reflects UI Health Care’s growth and commitment to patient-centered care.

Grace Lidgett breathes easier while running and at rest, thanks to a revolutionary cystic fibrosis treatment that evolved from decades of UI Health Care research led by Michael Welsh. Learn how the remarkable research allowed her to chase her dreams.

Every winter, thousands of Iowa fans line up for this swirl of nostalgia at Iowa basketball games and wrestling matches in Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Learn why this simple soft serve draws fans in droves even as outdoor temperatures plummet.

From fun at Iowa football games, to cutting-edge research, to students in their residence hall rooms — and everything in between — check out the fall 2025 semester in these 16 frames.

Hawkeye High-Five is a new recognition program that allows faculty and staff across the university to give a virtual “high-five” to a colleague for their contributions, teamwork, or extra effort. It’s a great way to show appreciation and highlight the positive work taking place on campus. Read about some of the first recipients.

John Colloton, the namesake of University of Iowa Health Care’s Colloton Pavilion, died Nov. 14 at age 94. His vision and leadership spanned more than four decades, transforming patient care and establishing UI Health Care as one of the world’s premier medical centers. Read more about his life and legacy.

Jay Holstein, emeritus professor in the Department of Religious Studies, died Nov. 14 at age 87. For more than five decades at the University of Iowa, Holstein taught tens of thousands of students and became one of the institution’s most celebrated educators.

A student exploring a Buddhist temple in Bangkok. A quiet café overlooking Budapest’s Parliament. A snow-covered University of Iowa campus, seen through the eyes of an international graduate student. These are among the winning images selected for the 2025 UI International Programs International Photo Contest.

University of Iowa biologists discovered that a New Zealand freshwater snail duplicated its entire genome, capturing a rare evolutionary transitory state. The finding shows how large-scale genetic events can generate the raw material needed to fuel significant new adaptations and innovations in animals.