Faculty

Rachel McLaren

Rachel McLaren

Title/Position
Associate Professor, Communication Studies, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Weiguo Fan and Eric Hunter

42nd Presidential Lecture explores the importance of voice

Thursday, February 27, 2025
The 42nd annual Presidential Lecture, titled “Understanding Our Multiple Voices in 21st Century Communication,” will explore how an individual’s voice can be used as a powerful communication tool.
Old Capitol building dome and snowy trees

4 faculty members recognized with UI’s highest teaching honor

Thursday, February 20, 2025
Four University of Iowa faculty members are recipients of the 2025 President and Provost Award for Teaching Excellence, recognizing their exceptional and ongoing contributions to student learning and success.
Snow outside Gilmore Hall

Application period open, committee members named in Graduate College dean search

Thursday, February 20, 2025
The co-chairs of a committee tasked with selecting the next University of Iowa associate provost for graduate and professional education and dean of the Graduate College are seeking internal applications for the position.
Faculty member working in lab

UI’s investments in faculty retention efforts paying off

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Faculty resignations decreased 11% in the past year due to numerous leadership, education, and support programs.
Weiguo Fan and Eric Hunter

Fan, Hunter to present UI’s 42nd Presidential Lecture

Thursday, January 30, 2025
Weiguo (Patrick) Fan, Henry B. Tippie Excellence Chair in Business Analytics and professor in the Tippie College of Business and faculty director of the Tippie Analytics Cooperative, and Eric J. Hunter, department executive officer and professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders and Harriet B. and Harold S. Brady Chair in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, will deliver the University of Iowa’s 42nd Presidential Lecture.
Mariola Espinosa

Mariola Espinosa receives prestigious NEH grant

Thursday, January 30, 2025
Mariola Espinosa, associate professor of history in Latin American Studies, was awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant, the nation’s most prestigious humanities scholarship.
John Staak reading a letter

Students thank faculty with heartfelt letters

Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Earlier this semester, we asked some students to write thank you notes to faculty and instructors who made a difference during your time at Iowa. We recorded them reading the letters for the first time.
Patrick Johanns

Tippie professor in the business of making holiday magic

Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Patrick Johanns, Tippie College of Business associate professor of instruction, has a side gig as Santa Claus during the holiday season to spread cheer to area children.
Old Capitol building

Read about Hawkeyes who’ve made a difference this year

Wednesday, December 18, 2024
University of Iowa faculty and staff shared gratitude for colleagues who have made a positive impact this year.
Graduates at fall 2023 commencement

Dates, times of fall 2024 commencement ceremonies announced

Wednesday, December 11, 2024
On Dec. 19—22, more than 1,700 University of Iowa students will receive their degrees during in-person and livestreamed commencement ceremonies, beginning with the College of Education’s undergraduate and Teacher Education Program recognition Dec. 19 and concluding with the College of Engineering, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and University College ceremonies on Dec. 22.
Flags in front of Old Capitol Building

New council to support Veterans, military members at UI

Friday, November 1, 2024
The University of Iowa’s new Veteran and Military Council will offer support to faculty and staff who are Veterans and military members, as well as provide mentoring to students.