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From Poetry to Football, Hawkeye Mentors Take Future Leaders Under Their Wings

Meet some of the University of Iowa’s most inspiring professors, coaches, and researchers—and the alumni whose lives they’ve transformed.

Hawkeyes Find Their Flock Through Campus Student Groups

From baja racing to support for pediatric patients, University of Iowa student groups connect Hawkeyes to pursue their passions beyond the classroom.

Band of Birders: Tracking Hawks with the Iowa Raptor Project

University of Iowa expert Dave Conrads leads a winter raptor survey that reveals bald eagles, red-tailed hawks, and the science behind Iowa’s birds of prey.

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Then and Now: See How University of Iowa Dorm Rooms Have Changed

Photos of University of Iowa students’ decorated dorm rooms show the evolution of their Hawks’ nests.

Training Ground: Mark Kaufman Follows in the Footsteps of UI Mentors

Iowa’s athletic trainers helped the Athletico Physical Therapy founder get his start on the Hawkeye football field.

Disciplined Defense: How Phil Parker Brought Out the Best in Micah Hyde

The retired NFL player carries the Hawkeye defensive coordinator’s standard of excellence beyond the gridiron.

Rooted in Growth: Law Grad Eddie Ponce Honors Prof. Lorie Reins-Schweer

A first-generation graduate thanks the UI College of Law mentor whose support helped him flourish.

The Thrill of Discovery: Kevin Campbell Inspires Young Researchers

Groundbreaking scientist Kevin P. Campbell nurtures his trainees’ love of research as they work toward a cure for muscular dystrophy.

Free Fun: Iowa City Events and Activities for Summer 2026

Start planning for summer events early with our guide to free and fun activities around Iowa City.

Bound by Verse: Prof. Donika Kelly and Rising Poet Sydney Mayes

A University of Iowa English Department mentor and her protégé remain connected by their shared devotion to the written word.

Hawkeye Legacy Group Assembles an All-Time Great Football Roster

Hawkeye Legacy, the Iowa football program’s alumni network, keeps more than 1,600 former players connected to their alma mater.

Hawkeye Couple James and Erin Daniels Open Independent Bookstore

The independent shop, Prairie Pages, brings James and Erin Daniels’ love of reading to Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.

In a Digital World, Iowa Expert Says Handwriting Still Matters

Professor Shawn Datchuk and a team at the University of Iowa-based Iowa Reading Research Center develop new tools to help elementary students learn cursive and print.

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Iowa Professor Explores J.R.R. Tolkien’s Influence on ’60s Counterculture

Iowa's Mollie Tibbetts Memorial Fund Continues to Grow and Inspire

John Deere Scholars Program Helps Davenport Students Reach College Dreams

Luka Garza Finds His Stride With the Boston Celtics

How an Author and Iowa Alum Turned Personal Struggles Into Healing Stories

Bookshelf Picks: New Releases From University of Iowa Authors

Iowa City Events and Activities for Spring 2026

Leave winter behind and explore events, exhibits, and Hawkeye traditions in Iowa City.

How to Age Well: Iowa Experts Share Strategies for Healthy, Purposeful Living

Researchers affiliated with the Barbara and Richard Csomay Center for Gerontological Excellence offer practical steps to help you thrive in midlife and beyond.

Meet the World’s Largest Truckstop’s Iowa-Trained Dentist

UI Pre-Med Student Distributes Free Menstrual Products Across Iowa

Robert Gallery on CTE, Depression, and the Psychedelic Therapy That Saved His Life

UI Center for Advancement's Lynette Marshall Reflects on Career of Connection

In Memory, Spring 2026

Class Notes, Spring 2026

Iowa Professor Helps Native Families Piece Together Past

Work Underway in ‘Reimagination Project’ for Iowa’s Finkbine Golf Course

An Iowa Doctor’s Discoveries Give Cystic Fibrosis Patients New Hope

Iowa Debuts New School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability

Iowa Expert Helps Global Leaders Consider Risks of AI in Warfare

Bob Dylan's Poetry the Subject of New Book by Iowa Alum

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