Faculty and staff features

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.

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.

A neuroscientist and his son make strides at Iowa
When his toddler was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder more than 20 years ago, Ted Abel expanded his research focus to include the developmental disorder. Today, the University of Iowa provides an environment where both father and son have thrived.

Writing across disciplines: Among elite company
Iowa’s unmatched writing-related resources prepare its graduates for success in many fields. This level of excellence positions Iowa as the best public university for writing and communication.

Author’s debut allows mother to unleash inner animal
One of the most anticipated premieres at this fall’s Toronto Film Festival is “Nightbitch,” an adaption of University of Iowa alumna and professor Rachel Yoder’s novel about a mother who finds herself turning into a dog.

Team of Hawkeyes steps in to help an injured volunteer
An off-duty nurse, a football player, and athletic trainer affiliated with the University of Iowa provided timely assistance after a UI Hospitals & Clinics volunteer suffered injuries in a fall.

Expressing gratitude toward pioneering UI neurosurgeon
Arnold Menezes, the world-renowned neurosurgeon and clinician who marks 50 years of service at the University of Iowa, has treated thousands of people throughout his career. Two former patients share how he changed their lives.

Opera channels creativity of jazz studies professor
Since joining the University of Iowa music faculty, pianist and Cincinnati native William Menefield has found a nurturing place to teach—and to create.

Artist’s work lights up Iowa City
Ali Hval, an alumna and lecturer in the School of Art and Art History, brings her public art onto the pedestrian mall with “Scribble Trees.”

Here to support students who served
Chuck Xander, Iowa’s new embedded counselor focusing on Veterans and military-connected students, brings a great blend of empathy and expertise to the role because of his own military service and educational background.

Off-duty Iowa nurses save life near hospital skywalk
Three quick-acting nurses and some shocking serendipity recently helped resuscitate Iowa resident Ervin Imm, who experienced sudden cardiac arrest as he and his wife were leaving University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center.

Fact: UI Nonfiction Writing Program is a destination
After decades of cultivating award-winning writers, the University of Iowa Nonfiction Writing Program has a place on campus to call its own.

’22: Another banner year for UI writers
Another year, another bounty of books from University of Iowa writers. Enjoy this cross section of titles published in 2022, all written by artists with ties to the Iowa Writers’ Workshop.

Bestselling writer finds kindred spirits among UI students
Since joining the University of Iowa English faculty in 2020, Melissa Febos has published two acclaimed books, received prestigious fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts, and married her partner of six years. And, she has found a community of students she absolutely adores.

Iowa City: Little town, big on writing
The University of Iowa’s longtime renown and excellence in creative writing contribute to city’s international reputation as a writer’s haven.

Two disciplines. Two wheels. One elite program.
The University of Iowa's unique bike-building classes combining art and engineering set the worldwide standard.