Spotlight
Graduate spotlight: Adam Heflin
After graduating with a Master of Science in Nursing, Adam Heflin plans to return to serve the rural Iowa area he grew up in.
Graduate spotlight: Advika Shah
Advika Shah found her place at the University of Iowa by exploring opportunities in analytics and ethics while building friendships, gaining career-ready skills, and discovering how to create real-world solutions.
Graduate spotlight: Ben Ahlrichs
Writing is everywhere at the University of Iowa, and Ben Ahlrichs was thrilled to find himself in the middle of it.
Graduate spotlight: Brian Privett
After completing an MBA from the University of Iowa in May, Brian Privett will apply new strategic skills to his work as an ophthalmologist and practice leader in Cedar Rapids.
Graduate spotlight: Darlyn Mendoza
Through leadership, mentorship, and hands-on patient care, the UI College of Pharmacy grad has built the skills and confidence to advocate for patients and give back to the communities that shaped her.
Graduate spotlight: Erin Wissler Gerdes
Erin Wissler Gerdes didn’t just study maternal mental health, she also lived it, balancing a growing family while earning her PhD in epidemiology at the University of Iowa. Her work brings together research and real-life experience to better understand — and support — parents navigating early childhood.
Graduate spotlight: Faith Briones
Nursing student Faith Briones leaves her mark on the University of Iowa campus through leadership and participation in multiple organizations.
Graduate spotlight: Madeline Berst
As a fourth-generation Hawkeye, Madeline Berst’s connection to the University of Iowa began long before she set foot in a classroom. Now, after eight years on campus, she’s coming full circle — graduating from the College of Dentistry and starting a career shaped by family, service, and care.
Graduate spotlight: Taylor McCabe
Hawkeye basketball player Taylor McCabe sets records on and off the court while on her way to becoming a structural engineer.
Celebrating Iowa’s spring 2026 graduates
A new class of Hawkeyes is ready to soar — and we couldn’t be prouder of all they’ve achieved.
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Student success
Graduate spotlight: Adam Heflin
After graduating with a Master of Science in Nursing, Adam Heflin plans to return to serve the rural Iowa area he grew up in.
Graduate spotlight: Advika Shah
Advika Shah found her place at the University of Iowa by exploring opportunities in analytics and ethics while building friendships, gaining career-ready skills, and discovering how to create real-world solutions.
Graduate spotlight: Ben Ahlrichs
Writing is everywhere at the University of Iowa, and Ben Ahlrichs was thrilled to find himself in the middle of it.
Graduate spotlight: Brian Privett
After completing an MBA from the University of Iowa in May, Brian Privett will apply new strategic skills to his work as an ophthalmologist and practice leader in Cedar Rapids.
Graduate spotlight: Darlyn Mendoza
Through leadership, mentorship, and hands-on patient care, the UI College of Pharmacy grad has built the skills and confidence to advocate for patients and give back to the communities that shaped her.
Graduate spotlight: Erin Wissler Gerdes
Erin Wissler Gerdes didn’t just study maternal mental health, she also lived it, balancing a growing family while earning her PhD in epidemiology at the University of Iowa. Her work brings together research and real-life experience to better understand — and support — parents navigating early childhood.
Graduate spotlight: Faith Briones
Nursing student Faith Briones leaves her mark on the University of Iowa campus through leadership and participation in multiple organizations.
Graduate spotlight: Madeline Berst
As a fourth-generation Hawkeye, Madeline Berst’s connection to the University of Iowa began long before she set foot in a classroom. Now, after eight years on campus, she’s coming full circle — graduating from the College of Dentistry and starting a career shaped by family, service, and care.
Graduate spotlight: Taylor McCabe
Hawkeye basketball player Taylor McCabe sets records on and off the court while on her way to becoming a structural engineer.
Celebrating Iowa’s spring 2026 graduates
A new class of Hawkeyes is ready to soar — and we couldn’t be prouder of all they’ve achieved.
Health care
Graduate spotlight: Adam Heflin
After graduating with a Master of Science in Nursing, Adam Heflin plans to return to serve the rural Iowa area he grew up in.
Graduate spotlight: Advika Shah
Advika Shah found her place at the University of Iowa by exploring opportunities in analytics and ethics while building friendships, gaining career-ready skills, and discovering how to create real-world solutions.
Graduate spotlight: Ben Ahlrichs
Writing is everywhere at the University of Iowa, and Ben Ahlrichs was thrilled to find himself in the middle of it.
Graduate spotlight: Brian Privett
After completing an MBA from the University of Iowa in May, Brian Privett will apply new strategic skills to his work as an ophthalmologist and practice leader in Cedar Rapids.
Graduate spotlight: Darlyn Mendoza
Through leadership, mentorship, and hands-on patient care, the UI College of Pharmacy grad has built the skills and confidence to advocate for patients and give back to the communities that shaped her.
Graduate spotlight: Erin Wissler Gerdes
Erin Wissler Gerdes didn’t just study maternal mental health, she also lived it, balancing a growing family while earning her PhD in epidemiology at the University of Iowa. Her work brings together research and real-life experience to better understand — and support — parents navigating early childhood.
Graduate spotlight: Faith Briones
Nursing student Faith Briones leaves her mark on the University of Iowa campus through leadership and participation in multiple organizations.
Graduate spotlight: Madeline Berst
As a fourth-generation Hawkeye, Madeline Berst’s connection to the University of Iowa began long before she set foot in a classroom. Now, after eight years on campus, she’s coming full circle — graduating from the College of Dentistry and starting a career shaped by family, service, and care.
Graduate spotlight: Taylor McCabe
Hawkeye basketball player Taylor McCabe sets records on and off the court while on her way to becoming a structural engineer.
Celebrating Iowa’s spring 2026 graduates
A new class of Hawkeyes is ready to soar — and we couldn’t be prouder of all they’ve achieved.
Research
Graduate spotlight: Adam Heflin
After graduating with a Master of Science in Nursing, Adam Heflin plans to return to serve the rural Iowa area he grew up in.
Graduate spotlight: Advika Shah
Advika Shah found her place at the University of Iowa by exploring opportunities in analytics and ethics while building friendships, gaining career-ready skills, and discovering how to create real-world solutions.
Graduate spotlight: Ben Ahlrichs
Writing is everywhere at the University of Iowa, and Ben Ahlrichs was thrilled to find himself in the middle of it.
Graduate spotlight: Brian Privett
After completing an MBA from the University of Iowa in May, Brian Privett will apply new strategic skills to his work as an ophthalmologist and practice leader in Cedar Rapids.
Graduate spotlight: Darlyn Mendoza
Through leadership, mentorship, and hands-on patient care, the UI College of Pharmacy grad has built the skills and confidence to advocate for patients and give back to the communities that shaped her.
Graduate spotlight: Erin Wissler Gerdes
Erin Wissler Gerdes didn’t just study maternal mental health, she also lived it, balancing a growing family while earning her PhD in epidemiology at the University of Iowa. Her work brings together research and real-life experience to better understand — and support — parents navigating early childhood.
Graduate spotlight: Faith Briones
Nursing student Faith Briones leaves her mark on the University of Iowa campus through leadership and participation in multiple organizations.
Graduate spotlight: Madeline Berst
As a fourth-generation Hawkeye, Madeline Berst’s connection to the University of Iowa began long before she set foot in a classroom. Now, after eight years on campus, she’s coming full circle — graduating from the College of Dentistry and starting a career shaped by family, service, and care.
Graduate spotlight: Taylor McCabe
Hawkeye basketball player Taylor McCabe sets records on and off the court while on her way to becoming a structural engineer.
Celebrating Iowa’s spring 2026 graduates
A new class of Hawkeyes is ready to soar — and we couldn’t be prouder of all they’ve achieved.
Always a Hawkeye: Alumni stories
Graduate spotlight: Adam Heflin
After graduating with a Master of Science in Nursing, Adam Heflin plans to return to serve the rural Iowa area he grew up in.
Graduate spotlight: Advika Shah
Advika Shah found her place at the University of Iowa by exploring opportunities in analytics and ethics while building friendships, gaining career-ready skills, and discovering how to create real-world solutions.
Graduate spotlight: Ben Ahlrichs
Writing is everywhere at the University of Iowa, and Ben Ahlrichs was thrilled to find himself in the middle of it.
Graduate spotlight: Brian Privett
After completing an MBA from the University of Iowa in May, Brian Privett will apply new strategic skills to his work as an ophthalmologist and practice leader in Cedar Rapids.
Graduate spotlight: Darlyn Mendoza
Through leadership, mentorship, and hands-on patient care, the UI College of Pharmacy grad has built the skills and confidence to advocate for patients and give back to the communities that shaped her.
Graduate spotlight: Erin Wissler Gerdes
Erin Wissler Gerdes didn’t just study maternal mental health, she also lived it, balancing a growing family while earning her PhD in epidemiology at the University of Iowa. Her work brings together research and real-life experience to better understand — and support — parents navigating early childhood.
Graduate spotlight: Faith Briones
Nursing student Faith Briones leaves her mark on the University of Iowa campus through leadership and participation in multiple organizations.
Graduate spotlight: Madeline Berst
As a fourth-generation Hawkeye, Madeline Berst’s connection to the University of Iowa began long before she set foot in a classroom. Now, after eight years on campus, she’s coming full circle — graduating from the College of Dentistry and starting a career shaped by family, service, and care.
Graduate spotlight: Taylor McCabe
Hawkeye basketball player Taylor McCabe sets records on and off the court while on her way to becoming a structural engineer.
Celebrating Iowa’s spring 2026 graduates
A new class of Hawkeyes is ready to soar — and we couldn’t be prouder of all they’ve achieved.
Community impact
Graduate spotlight: Adam Heflin
After graduating with a Master of Science in Nursing, Adam Heflin plans to return to serve the rural Iowa area he grew up in.
Graduate spotlight: Advika Shah
Advika Shah found her place at the University of Iowa by exploring opportunities in analytics and ethics while building friendships, gaining career-ready skills, and discovering how to create real-world solutions.
Graduate spotlight: Ben Ahlrichs
Writing is everywhere at the University of Iowa, and Ben Ahlrichs was thrilled to find himself in the middle of it.
Graduate spotlight: Brian Privett
After completing an MBA from the University of Iowa in May, Brian Privett will apply new strategic skills to his work as an ophthalmologist and practice leader in Cedar Rapids.
Graduate spotlight: Darlyn Mendoza
Through leadership, mentorship, and hands-on patient care, the UI College of Pharmacy grad has built the skills and confidence to advocate for patients and give back to the communities that shaped her.
Graduate spotlight: Erin Wissler Gerdes
Erin Wissler Gerdes didn’t just study maternal mental health, she also lived it, balancing a growing family while earning her PhD in epidemiology at the University of Iowa. Her work brings together research and real-life experience to better understand — and support — parents navigating early childhood.
Graduate spotlight: Faith Briones
Nursing student Faith Briones leaves her mark on the University of Iowa campus through leadership and participation in multiple organizations.
Graduate spotlight: Madeline Berst
As a fourth-generation Hawkeye, Madeline Berst’s connection to the University of Iowa began long before she set foot in a classroom. Now, after eight years on campus, she’s coming full circle — graduating from the College of Dentistry and starting a career shaped by family, service, and care.
Graduate spotlight: Taylor McCabe
Hawkeye basketball player Taylor McCabe sets records on and off the court while on her way to becoming a structural engineer.
Celebrating Iowa’s spring 2026 graduates
A new class of Hawkeyes is ready to soar — and we couldn’t be prouder of all they’ve achieved.
Faculty and staff features
Graduate spotlight: Adam Heflin
After graduating with a Master of Science in Nursing, Adam Heflin plans to return to serve the rural Iowa area he grew up in.
Graduate spotlight: Advika Shah
Advika Shah found her place at the University of Iowa by exploring opportunities in analytics and ethics while building friendships, gaining career-ready skills, and discovering how to create real-world solutions.
Graduate spotlight: Ben Ahlrichs
Writing is everywhere at the University of Iowa, and Ben Ahlrichs was thrilled to find himself in the middle of it.
Graduate spotlight: Brian Privett
After completing an MBA from the University of Iowa in May, Brian Privett will apply new strategic skills to his work as an ophthalmologist and practice leader in Cedar Rapids.
Graduate spotlight: Darlyn Mendoza
Through leadership, mentorship, and hands-on patient care, the UI College of Pharmacy grad has built the skills and confidence to advocate for patients and give back to the communities that shaped her.
Graduate spotlight: Erin Wissler Gerdes
Erin Wissler Gerdes didn’t just study maternal mental health, she also lived it, balancing a growing family while earning her PhD in epidemiology at the University of Iowa. Her work brings together research and real-life experience to better understand — and support — parents navigating early childhood.
Graduate spotlight: Faith Briones
Nursing student Faith Briones leaves her mark on the University of Iowa campus through leadership and participation in multiple organizations.
Graduate spotlight: Madeline Berst
As a fourth-generation Hawkeye, Madeline Berst’s connection to the University of Iowa began long before she set foot in a classroom. Now, after eight years on campus, she’s coming full circle — graduating from the College of Dentistry and starting a career shaped by family, service, and care.
Graduate spotlight: Taylor McCabe
Hawkeye basketball player Taylor McCabe sets records on and off the court while on her way to becoming a structural engineer.
Celebrating Iowa’s spring 2026 graduates
A new class of Hawkeyes is ready to soar — and we couldn’t be prouder of all they’ve achieved.
Athletics
Graduate spotlight: Adam Heflin
After graduating with a Master of Science in Nursing, Adam Heflin plans to return to serve the rural Iowa area he grew up in.
Graduate spotlight: Advika Shah
Advika Shah found her place at the University of Iowa by exploring opportunities in analytics and ethics while building friendships, gaining career-ready skills, and discovering how to create real-world solutions.
Graduate spotlight: Ben Ahlrichs
Writing is everywhere at the University of Iowa, and Ben Ahlrichs was thrilled to find himself in the middle of it.
Graduate spotlight: Brian Privett
After completing an MBA from the University of Iowa in May, Brian Privett will apply new strategic skills to his work as an ophthalmologist and practice leader in Cedar Rapids.
Graduate spotlight: Darlyn Mendoza
Through leadership, mentorship, and hands-on patient care, the UI College of Pharmacy grad has built the skills and confidence to advocate for patients and give back to the communities that shaped her.
Graduate spotlight: Erin Wissler Gerdes
Erin Wissler Gerdes didn’t just study maternal mental health, she also lived it, balancing a growing family while earning her PhD in epidemiology at the University of Iowa. Her work brings together research and real-life experience to better understand — and support — parents navigating early childhood.
Graduate spotlight: Faith Briones
Nursing student Faith Briones leaves her mark on the University of Iowa campus through leadership and participation in multiple organizations.
Graduate spotlight: Madeline Berst
As a fourth-generation Hawkeye, Madeline Berst’s connection to the University of Iowa began long before she set foot in a classroom. Now, after eight years on campus, she’s coming full circle — graduating from the College of Dentistry and starting a career shaped by family, service, and care.
Graduate spotlight: Taylor McCabe
Hawkeye basketball player Taylor McCabe sets records on and off the court while on her way to becoming a structural engineer.
Celebrating Iowa’s spring 2026 graduates
A new class of Hawkeyes is ready to soar — and we couldn’t be prouder of all they’ve achieved.