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A graphic of the TRACERS data

TRACERS uses speedy electrons to trace solar energy’s path to Earth

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
A University of Iowa-led research team has documented how energy from the sun interacts with Earth’s magnetic field and moves closer to our planet, using detailed electron measurements. The study marks the first published results from TRACERS, the approximately $170 million NASA-funded mission and the largest external research award in university history.
A portrait of Celsiana Warwick

Why 'The Odyssey' still matters, 3,000 years later

Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Celsiana Warwick, assistant professor in the University of Iowa Department of Classics, explains why the ancient poem "The Odyssey" still feels strikingly modern — and what students and readers can learn from it today. Her forthcoming book, Gendered Voices in the Iliad, will be published by Oxford University Press in August.
A graduate receives three bouquets of flowers

Photo gallery: Cheers to our spring 2026 graduates

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The University of Iowa celebrated a weekend full of smiles, cheers, happy tears, and plenty of black-and-gold pride as thousands of Hawkeyes crossed the stage during spring 2026 commencement ceremonies.
Donika Kelly stands in front of a poem painted on a wall

Stanley Museum of Art debuts poetry installation by UI faculty member Donika Kelly

The UI Stanley Museum of Art debuted a new poetry installation as part of its Thresholds series, featuring UI associate professor of English Donika Kelly’s work in the lobby through September. The rotating series highlights Iowa-affiliated poets and invites visitors — and classes — to experience poetry as both visual art and an interactive teaching tool.
A portrait of Samuel D. Hunter

Iowa alumnus nominated for Tony Award

Friday, May 8, 2026
University of Iowa alumnus Samuel D. Hunter’s Broadway debut, Little Bear Ridge Road, received a Tony Award nomination for Best Play on May 5.
A "clean room" in the Iowa Spaceflight Laboratory

Photo gallery: New spaceflight laboratory further positions UI as national space science leader

Wednesday, May 6, 2026
The University of Iowa has opened its new Iowa Spaceflight Laboratory, a $7.2 million investment to expand space flight instruments and to further position the university as a national leader in space science.
Students cheering at their commencement ceremony

Times and dates for spring 2026 commencement

Wednesday, May 6, 2026
This spring, more than 6,100 University of Iowa students will receive their degrees during commencement ceremonies, beginning with the College of Pharmacy’s Doctor of Pharmacy ceremony on May 14 and concluding with the College of Dentistry ceremony on June 5.
Sylvia Mikucki-Enyart

Mother’s Day can have different meanings, depending on your stage in life

Friday, April 24, 2026
Sylvia Mikucki-Enyart, associate professor of communication studies at the University of Iowa, shares advice to help everyone walking past the Hallmark aisle navigate what can be a beautiful but emotional day.
Ted Abel

Ted Abel appointed president and provost distinguished fellow

Thursday, April 16, 2026
Ted Abel, professor and chair of the Department of Neuroscience and Pharmacology in the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine and the Roy J. Carver Director of the Iowa Neuroscience Institute, has been appointed the university’s first president and provost distinguished fellow.
A historic photo (1910) of two horses tied to a cast-iorn hitching post in New York City

A Journey Up Broadway: Discovering a Remarkable 1905 Photo Album

UI History Professor Nick Yablon wrote a blog for the New York Historical’s website, "A Journey Up Broadway: Discovering a Remarkable 1905 Photo Album."