Faculty

Rachel McLaren
Title/Position
Associate Professor, Communication Studies, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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.
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.
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.
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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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.
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