Spotlight

a mother holds her son, and an inset photo shows the same boy at just one week old, weighing around 10 ounces

Iowa boy born at 21 weeks is now world's most premature baby

Born at 133 days premature, Nash Keen of Ankeny, Iowa, is the new Guinness World Records title holder for the most premature baby.

Student success

University of Iowa student Ava Reed works on a model-sized version of the spacecraft in TRACERS built with toy bricks.

Making a model spacecraft, piece by piece

A University of Iowa engineering student built a replica of the TRACERS satellite that will study magnetic fields of the sun and Earth.
University of Iowa student Lillian Wischmeyer standing in front of an Iowa mural

Cousin’s cancer journey inspires UI student’s career choice

When a beloved family member died of cancer, Iowa native Lillian Wischmeyer knew what she wanted to do with her life — and that the University of Iowa was the best place to prepare her for it.
students giving an NIL presentation to Drew Thelwell of the Iowa men's basketball team

NIL course simulates agency experience

Students from across the University of Iowa campus collaborate to put together name, image, and likeness plans for Hawkeye student-athlete “clients.”

Health care

a mother holds her son, and an inset photo shows the same boy at just one week old, weighing around 10 ounces

Iowa boy born at 21 weeks is now world's most premature baby

Born at 133 days premature, Nash Keen of Ankeny, Iowa, is the new Guinness World Records title holder for the most premature baby.
Nick Phelps sitting outdoors on UI Health Care campus

Former Hawkeye punter prevails after traumatic leg injury

Nick Phelps thought he might never walk again. After three surgeries on his leg at University of Iowa Health Care, not only was he able to walk, but he also ran a marathon.
a woman stands in a field

Iowa mom learns of cancer diagnosis after giving birth

Within hours of giving birth, Danika Hilmer found out she had cancer. After chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant with our experts, the Marion, Iowa, mother is in remission.

Research

University of Iowa TRACERS team members celebrate the launch of the Falcon 9 rocket

Iowa researchers celebrate TRACERS launch

Dozens of scientists from the University of Iowa traveled to Lompoc, California, to joyfully witness the successful rocket launch associated with TRACERS — the NASA-funded mission to study the mysterious, powerful interactions between the magnetic fields of the sun and Earth.
an animation of the interactions between the magnetic fields of the sun and Earth

TRACERS: The milestone moments (so far)

With the TRACERS launch imminent, take a trip through the timeline of the university’s largest externally funded research project, which will examine the powerful interactions between the magnetic fields of the sun and Earth.
two people talking in a lab

Curiosity and collaboration, leading to excellence

Michael Welsh’s research changed understanding and treatment of cystic fibrosis. His drive to learn and forward-looking approach exemplifies teamwork and shared success at Iowa.

Always a Hawkeye: Alumni stories

a doctor standing in a hospital hallway

Making a difference for kids in the ER

Medicine alumna Laura Socwell didn’t plan to work in pediatric emergency medicine. Now, she’s proud to care for Iowa’s littlest patients.
University of Iowa grad Grace Smith taking a selfie in front of the Indy Star logo on a wall

Iowa photojournalism grad looks for new angles

After an award-winning stint as a photographer with "The Daily Iowan" and the opportunity to document a historic women’s basketball tournament run, Grace Smith is continuing to pursue creative visual storytelling — and to photograph a favorite Iowa baller.
Amy Shriver with her daughters and husband

A holistic view of children’s health

Medicine alumna Amy Shriver uses her role as a pediatrician to help families learn how focusing on social connection, family reading time, and more can contribute to kids’ mental and physical health.

Community impact

three cyclists wearing iowa tiger hawk jerseys ride along with hundreds of other RAGBRAI riders on a rural road

Hawkeyes make a difference all along RAGBRAI route (and beyond)

From the west to the east, the University of Iowa and its alumni provide expertise in areas as varied as health care, education, and law.
an aerial view of the city of West Burlington, Iowa

Iowa engineering students save West Burlington $60,000

Emma Oelmann and Blake Misfeldt developed a preliminary design for a trail in West Burlington, Iowa, for their senior design project.
exterior of UI Health Care's North Liberty facilities

UI Health Care's North Liberty campus: Building for Iowa

UI Health Care's North Liberty campus, which opened at the end of April, features a medical center and services that meet the needs and expectations of Iowans.

Faculty and staff features

Mo Bashir talking with a colleague

Cardiothoracic surgeon says Iowa care team has heart

When you need a procedure as complex as open-heart surgery, you should choose the best, most experienced care team. That is exactly what University of Iowa Health Care offers to heart patients, says Mohammad Bashir.
an illustration that partially shows the faces of two men, one of whom stole the identity of the other, and there are snippets of documents in view as well

UI detective unravels identity theft scheme

Thanks to Ian Mallory’s investigation, which involved untangling hundreds of documents and obtaining a crucial DNA test, a California man who had been falsely imprisoned and involuntarily hospitalized for saying he was who he said he was regained his true identity.
a nurse crouches down next to a hospital bed with a protective product around its base

Bringing nurses’ innovations to life

Iowa Nurse Innovators, a program within the University of Iowa Office of Innovation, empowers inventive nurses to create solutions improving patient safety, workflow efficiencies, and effectiveness in hospitals across the state.

Athletics

Nick Phelps sitting outdoors on UI Health Care campus

Former Hawkeye punter prevails after traumatic leg injury

Nick Phelps thought he might never walk again. After three surgeries on his leg at University of Iowa Health Care, not only was he able to walk, but he also ran a marathon.
students giving an NIL presentation to Drew Thelwell of the Iowa men's basketball team

NIL course simulates agency experience

Students from across the University of Iowa campus collaborate to put together name, image, and likeness plans for Hawkeye student-athlete “clients.”
A boy sitting in a wheel chair with a foam finger

Meet Kid Captain Lukas Hazen

After Lukas Hazen’s parents learned their son might not survive childbirth, they prayed they’d have even a few minutes with him after he was born. Thanks to care provided by UI Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital, they’ve had 12 years and counting.