Student success
Playing a key role in crucial research
Evita Woolsey came from California to the University of Iowa to pursue her interest in speech and hearing science. Through her involvement in an NIH-funded research project, the undergraduate is assessing children across the state and making connections with researchers on campus and beyond.
Iowa’s 2021 incoming class, by the numbers
The University of Iowa welcomes the most academically accomplished class in its history for the fifth year in a row.
An analytics ace
University of Iowa alumnus Sam Bornstein led one of college baseball’s largest analytics staffs as a student, giving the Hawkeyes an edge on the diamond.
Daytona practicum puts Iowa marketers in pole position
A new practicum course allows University of Iowa students to work with NASCAR and Fox Sports executives, getting hands-on marketing experience while pitching Daytona 500 promotional campaigns.
Student veteran returns Iowa’s welcoming gesture
Jacob Schillo received a warm welcome for his military service when he visited the University of Iowa. The doctoral student in genetics — who was named a 2021 Tillman Scholar — has returned the gesture by creating programs to help student veterans succeed academically.
UI student, future Air Force officer reaches for the stars
As a member of Detachment 255, and through her work as a flight test research assistant, Abbie Moore has traveled to military bases across the country, experiencing unique military and professional training.
Iowa’s 2020 incoming class, by the numbers
The University of Iowa welcomes the most academically accomplished class in its history for the fourth year in a row.
Excelling in yet another field
Marissa Mueller didn’t plan to get involved with research in college. But the biomedical engineering student found a new love while studying the accuracy of devices similar to Fitbits and Nike Fuel Bands.
Hawkeye keeping athletes at the top of their game
Zoe Hicks wanted to combine her fascination with the human body with her love of sports. The Californian found that opportunity as an athletic training student for the Hawkeyes.
Putting arts and humanities back in medical training
The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine’s Writing and Humanities Program gives medical students the space and time to pursue interests in the arts and humanities, as well as develop skills critical for their futures as successful physicians.
Iowa’s 2019 incoming class, by the numbers
This fall’s incoming undergraduate class at the University of Iowa has yet again topped previous records in achievement with a higher average high school GPA, at 3.76, than any previous class.
Committed to conquering cancer
University of Iowa Dance Marathon has become one of the largest college philanthropies in the country — and it is starting to have a significant impact on the race to cure and prevent pediatric cancer.
Iowa’s 2018 incoming class, by the numbers
This fall’s incoming undergraduate class at the University of Iowa has again topped previous records in achievement with a higher average high school GPA, at 3.71, than any previous class.
A timeline of student journalism at Iowa
As "The Daily Iowan" celebrates 150 years, take a trip through the landmark moments of the award-winning student newspaper's existence.
“Daily Iowan” celebrates 150 years
The University of Iowa campus has had a student-produced newspaper since 1868. Not only do the student staff members have opportunities many colleges can’t provide, their work has earned multiple honors and awards throughout the years, placing the paper among the best in the country.
Iowa: Shaping literature’s landscape for more than a century
From the storied Iowa Writers’ Workshop to a new undergraduate creative writing program, the craft of writing is deeply woven into the fabric of the UI.
The first and best home for writers
The UI is home to many renowned programs for aspiring writers and is a place where all students are afforded opportunities to improve their writing or weave it into their studies.
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.
Device design project ends with quite a ride
Born without most of his right arm, Jonny Cole couldn’t ride a bike. Four UI undergrads in the Department of Biomedical Engineering created a device that lets the Cedar Rapids boy ride with confidence.
Two disciplines. Two wheels. One elite program.
The University of Iowa's unique bike-building classes combining art and engineering set the worldwide standard.