The Martha Graham Company Brings Panorama to the University of Iowa University of Iowa Alumni 2024-02-08 | Related: youtu.be/g1GEzN-UQmMThe Martha Graham Dance Company partnered with the University of Iowa Department of Dance to produce the historic Panorama. A choreography lost in 1935, recreated in 1992, and taught today.
John Gilbert | 2025 Distinguished Alumni Hickerson Award University of Iowa Alumni 2025-09-29 | John Gilbert (82BA) is the recipient of the 2025 University of Iowa Distinguished Alumni Hickerson Award. For more than three decades, he volunteered with the Hawkeye Marching Band and Alumni Band, supporting performances, mentoring students, and helping preserve the band’s history and traditions.
Dr. Keith Krell: Advancing Dentistry & Service | 2025 UI Distinguished Alumni Award University of Iowa Alumni 2025-09-29 | Keith Krell (81DDS, 83EndoS, 83MS) is the recipient of the 2025 University of Iowa Distinguished Alumni Service Award. A leading expert in endodontics and longtime UI faculty member, Krell has advanced the field through research, leadership, and mentorship. Beyond dentistry, he has given back through education, mental health advocacy, and community service—exemplifying selfless dedication to both profession and community.
Simon Estes: Opera Star & Humanitarian | 2025 UI Distinguished Alumni Award University of Iowa Alumni 2025-09-29 | World-renowned bass-baritone Simon Estes (86BM) is the recipient of the 2025 University of Iowa Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award. From his Metropolitan Opera debut to performances at the Olympics, World Cup, and United Nations, Estes has inspired audiences worldwide with his voice and humanitarian spirit. Through teaching, mentorship, and philanthropy, he has raised millions for health care and scholarships—living his mission of peace through music.
Andrea (Jansa) Woodard: Building Iowa’s Future | 2025 UI Distinguished Alumni Award University of Iowa Alumni 2025-09-29 | Andrea (Jansa) Woodard (07BA) is the recipient of the 2025 University of Iowa Distinguished Alumni Recent Graduate Award. A leader in government relations and community organizations, she has strengthened Iowa’s economy and built connections through her work at the Iowa State Association of Counties, the Greater Des Moines Partnership, and beyond. Dedicated to service, Andrea also mentors students and gives back to the University of Iowa community.
Together, Hawkeyes Win Big University of Iowa Alumni 2025-09-22 | From scholarships to mental health support, food assistance to study abroad, internships to research—your support isn't a safety net. It's a launch pad. Together, we create a culture where every Hawkeye can rise.Support the campaign: together.foriowa.org
Cooper DeJean talks Iowa Football University of Iowa Alumni 2025-09-12 | "I wouldn't be the player I am today if I didn't go to the University of Iowa." – Cooper DeJean, former Hawkeye DeJean—a native of Odebolt, Iowa—hasn’t forgotten his small-town roots, which he says keeps him humble. He credits Iowa’s football program for setting him up for a successful rookie season in the NFL. Despite having to wait six weeks to see the field due to a hamstring injury, DeJean started nine games, accumulated 50 tackles, and became just the second rookie in Super Bowl history to have an interception return for a touchdown.Read more: magazine.foriowa.org/story.php?ed=true&storyid=2555 #cooperdejean #uiowa #hawkeyefootball #uiowaalumni
Meet up with Hawkeye fans across the globe University of Iowa Alumni 2025-09-12 | Find an Iowa Club near you. Whether you're cheering on the Hawkeyes, making new friends, or building your network—there’s a community of Hawkeyes ready to welcome you home. 💛🖤#iowaclub #uiowa #uiowaalumni
Carver Cone at Carver Hawkeye Arena University of Iowa Alumni 2025-09-12 | Yes, please! Nothing like a Carver Cone on game night. 💛🖤#CarverCone #uiowa #uiowaalumni #hawkeybasketball #hawkeyefootball
I.O.W.A University of Iowa Alumni 2025-09-12 | Feeling that Hawkeye pride all day, every day. 🖤💛 #uiowa #iowaalumni #herky
Painting Kurt Vonnegut | Artist Red Danielson Reads His Iowa Magazine Essay University of Iowa Alumni 2025-09-05 | Artist and writer Red Danielson reflects on his creative journey while painting a portrait of legendary author Kurt Vonnegut.In this video, artist and writer Red Danielson reads his original essay for Iowa Magazine while painting a portrait of one of his heroes — Kurt Vonnegut, the legendary author of Slaughterhouse-Five and longtime influence on the Iowa Writers’ Workshop.Read Danielson's full essay here: magazine.foriowa.org/story.php?ed=true&storyid=2562
Past, meet present 🤝 University of Iowa Alumni 2025-09-05 | Then & now ✨ See the campus you love—100 years apart. Subscribe for more Hawkeye highlights. ✅ #uiowa #uiowaalumni #throwback #thenandnow
Iowa Memorial Union: Past, Present & Future University of Iowa Alumni 2025-08-14 | Hawkeyes at Home, Back-to-School Edition: Iowa Memorial Union CentennialAs the campus landmark and student hub turns 100, look back at the IMU’s colorful history and discover what’s ahead with future renovations.More on the IMU• Track the IMU’s centennial events on its website, including the Centennial Gala on Feb. 14, 2026. foriowa.info/IMU100• Explore the IMU’s history with this timeline, beginning with its construction in the 1920s to its renovations after the flood of 2008. foriowa.info/3UmqDkn
Keeping Iowa’s Campus Beautiful and Running | Behind the Scenes University of Iowa Alumni 2025-08-13 | From lecture halls to Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa gets ready to open the doors of its 398 buildings across 2,115 acres to the latest crop of Hawkeyes. More on University of Iowa Facilities • Discover how Facilities Management builds a home for Hawkeyes on its website. foriowa.info/facilities • Explore the University of Iowa campus—an accredited arboretum—through an interactive tree map. foriowa.info/campustrees
Inside Iowa’s Campus Dining: Hidden Gems & Fan Favorites University of Iowa Alumni 2025-08-12 | Learn how Iowa’s dining halls prepare more than 900,000 meals a semester, while keeping menus fresh and fun for students.More on Campus Dining• Explore University of Iowa’s Dining Services and discover how students dine in delight at every meal. foriowa.info/3Jcxj25• Read the feature story on campus dining from the summer 2025 issue of Iowa Magazine. foriowa.info/4m7y4Il
Behind the Scenes with the Hawkeye Marching Band University of Iowa Alumni 2025-08-11 | “Get ready for the boom” as the University of Iowa’s marching musicians tune up for a new season while welcoming a new Golden Girl, drum major, and “Golden Voice” announcer.More on the HMB:• Explore the Hawkeye Marching Band website for the latest news, stories, and social vibes. foriowa.info/HMBweb• Grab your official Hawkeye Marching Band swag and show your pride. foriowa.info/HMBmerch• Learn more about the Lou Crist Legacy Fund and how you can support the Hawkeye Marching Band. foriowa.info/loucrist
Inside the TRACERS Space Mission | University of Iowa & NASA Collaboration University of Iowa Alumni 2025-05-01 | Discover the groundbreaking TRACERS mission (Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites), a NASA-funded space research project led by the University of Iowa. Moderated by Leslie Prideaux, this webinar features Professors David Miles, Jasper Halekas, Dr. George Hospodarsky, and engineer Rich Dvorsky as they walk through the purpose, science, and development of this multi-million-dollar satellite mission.TRACERS will collect and openly share data that could shape how we understand space weather and protect our technological infrastructure. Learn more about this mission with Iowa Magazine: magazine.foriowa.org/story.php?ed=true&storyid=2513
Hawkeyes Help Parkinson’s Patients Find Their Voice Through Music University of Iowa Alumni 2025-02-19 | At the University of Iowa, music therapy is making a difference for people with Parkinson’s disease. Tremble Clefs Iowa City, founded by UI doctoral candidate Sun Joo Lee, brings patients and caregivers together through singing, movement, and breathing exercises to strengthen motor and speech skills.
First Gen Hawks | Together Hawkeyes Campaign University of Iowa Alumni 2025-02-04 | The University of Iowa launched the Together Hawkeyes campaign, a historic fundraising and engagement initiative, to ensure a bright future for our people and programs while also contributing to the greater good. together.foriowa.org
Hawkeyes at Home: Make No Bones About It University of Iowa Alumni 2025-01-11 | Uncover stories of natural history and archaeology from the University of Iowa, and enjoy a special performance by UI musicians. Discover the secrets of the UI Museum of Natural History, one of the nation’s oldest museums west of the Mississippi. Then join experts from the UI-based Office of the State Archaeologist as they analyze animal bones for clues about the past. Finally, watch the UI trombone ensemble’s rendition of Haydn’s The Creation alongside a new composition by graduate student Jason Wise.Watch Hawkeyes at Home: Hawks in Flight: youtu.be/vTAyv0XTMFU0:00 Introduction1:26 UI Trombones12:40 Office of State Archeologist18:11 Museum of Natural History
Hawkeyes at Home: Hawkeyes in Flight University of Iowa Alumni 2025-01-04 | Take to the skies with University of Iowa experts as they explore the realms of space, nature, and art. Join Dave Conrads, director of the Iowa Raptor Project, for an up-close look at Iowa’s most majestic birds of prey. Hear from faculty in the UI Department of Physics and Astronomy, who provide students with hands-on research opportunities in space physics. And discover artistic treasures at the UI Stanley Museum of Art with director Lauren Lessing, who highlights a gravity-defying piece by celebrated sculptor and alumnus Charles Ray (75BFA).0:00 Introduction1:07 Iowa Raptor Project5:53 Physics & Astronomy11:14 UI Stanley Museum of Art
Behind the Cover: The Making of Iowa Magazine | Winter Issue of 2024 University of Iowa Alumni 2024-12-11 | Pop artist Jason Mecier created the cover art for Iowa Magazine’s 2024 winter issue. Using 16,000 kernels, 50 hours, and gallons of Elmer’s glue, Mecier crafted a 3D version of Grant Wood’s Stone City.
University of Iowa Distinguished Alumni Awards 2024 | Morgan Jones | Distinguished Faculty University of Iowa Alumni 2024-10-30 | Morgan Jones, associate director of bands and director of the Hawkeye Marching Band from 1973 to 1990, encouraged leadership and musicianship in thousands of students. Through the decades, he has nurtured excellence and camaraderie in true Hawkeye fashion.Jones played trumpet in the Hawkeye Marching Band at the Rose Bowl in 1957 and 1959 and was a graduate teaching assistant at Iowa in 1960 and 1961. He taught high school band before returning to the UI to direct. He grew the Hawkeye Marching Band to 280 members and added graduate assistants to enhance quality. Many went on to become successful music educators, directors, and composers. Jones was at the helm when women were integrated into the band, and he selected the first Black drum major. Jones was known as “Dr. Jones” to many, and his uncompromising standards for musicianship and precision marching culminated in the Hawkeye Marching Band receiving the 1990 Sudler Trophy from the John Philip Sousa Foundation. Jones returned to help restore stability in the band in 1996 and 1997 as interim director.In 1988, Jones founded the Iowa Ambassadors of Music, a program he led for three decades that provides opportunities for high school music students and directors statewide to travel and perform concerts across Europe. Jones also entertained local audiences as conductor of the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band from 1994 to 2010.“Dr. Jones’ significant and lasting contributions to the Hawkeye Marching Band exemplify the university's core values of creativity, community, excellence, inclusion, and integrity,” says Arlene Houk, president of the Alumni Band Leadership Board.Jones’ positive influence on individuals across campus, and in bands nationwide, will be felt for generations.
University of Iowa Distinguished Alumni Awards 2024 | Michael Michener | Friend Award University of Iowa Alumni 2024-10-30 | Mike Michener has had an extraordinary career in foreign relations and global food security. The Iowa native generously shares his extensive knowledge and unwavering support with the University of Iowa and its students.In 1983, Michener transferred to Iowa but withdrew to join the U.S. Army, where he served seven years and received multiple military commendations. Thus began a 35-year career advising on democracy, agriculture, and foreign policy in the U.S., Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq, and most recently, Ukraine. Michener has worked with the U.S. Agency for International Development, the U.S. Department of State, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, and numerous public and private sector organizations on human rights, agriculture, economic growth, and biotechnology. Recently, he represented the Inter-American Foundation at the 2023 Borlaug Dialogue and World Food Prize in Des Moines, where he happily introduced visitors to his home state.On campus, the UI Department of Political Science has welcomed Michener as a guest lecturer on populism and crisis response topics. He has mentored students and is working with leaders in the UI College of Liberal Arts and Sciences to establish a multidisciplinary center within the college. “Mike has created a better learning environment for our students through his engagement with them directly and through the classes he has been a part of,” said Brian Lai, associate professor and DEO of the UI Department of Political Science.Michener’s tremendous impact on international trade and food security and his enduring friendship with the University of Iowa are beyond measure and deeply appreciated.
University of Iowa Distinguished Alumni Awards 2024 | Mary Mascher | Service Award University of Iowa Alumni 2024-10-30 | Throughout the past four decades as an educator and Iowa legislator, Mary Mascher has aspired to make her community and state a better place. She has left an indelible legacy of advocacy for education, mental health, family housing, and other issues important to her constituents.Mascher attained bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the UI College of Education and taught in the Iowa City Community School District for 33 years. She influenced the lives of thousands of students and families as a teacher and counselor before retiring from teaching in 2009.Midway through her career as an elementary educator, Mascher felt compelled to run for office. In 1994, she was elected to represent Iowa House District 46, a position she retained until 2023. Mascher was a compassionate advocate for education, mental health, youth, and families. In this role, she connected the founders of Iowa Mental Health Advocacy to key stakeholders in the early days of their organization.Mascher has been recognized as an outstanding legislator by diverse organizations, including the Girl Scouts of Mississippi Valley, Heritage Area Agency of Aging, and the Iowa Counseling Association. She was named an influential woman by the Cedar Rapids Gazette and Corridor Business Journal.Mascher has volunteered for the Iowa City Education Association, community theatre, local parks commissions, and other causes. To honor her support for affordable family housing, Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity dedicated a 2023 project as the Mary Mascher Women Build home. From the classroom to the community, Mascher’s breadth of accomplishments exemplify a life of service.
University of Iowa Distinguished Alumni Awards 2024 | Kathryn Edwards | Achievement Award University of Iowa Alumni 2024-10-30 | Kathy Edwards is a world-renowned physician, teacher, mentor, and researcher who has made significant contributions to life-saving advances in vaccines. Throughout her career, she has designed and executed clinical trials and educated others on their conduct to ensure the safety and efficacy of vaccines for influenza, pertussis, pneumococcus, and many other pathogens.Since 1980, Edwards has delivered care to children with infectious diseases and has conducted vaccine research at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. She was awarded the Sarah H. Sell and Cornelius Vanderbilt Chair in Pediatrics in 2008, and her prolific research there has resulted in more than 630 publications and numerous NIH- and CDC-funded initiatives. Edwards’ teaching and mentoring have had an immeasurable ripple effect as her students make their own discoveries and contributions to public health.As a vaccinologist, Edwards has counseled the World Health Organization and national governmental agencies while participating on numerous advisory committees, including the American Board of Pediatrics’ Committee on Infectious Disease and the FDA’s Vaccine and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee. She also reviewed scholarly publications for 15 major medical journals. Edwards’ relentless contributions have led to many honors. In 2008, she was elected to the National Academy of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences. Edwards has also received the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine’s Distinguished Alumni Award, the American Academy of Pediatrics Award for Lifetime Contribution to Infectious Disease Education, and the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases’ 2018 Maxwell Finland Award for Scientific Achievement.From classrooms and research labs to pediatric clinics and hospitals, few individuals have enhanced global public health and the safety of immunizations as profoundly as Edwards.
University of Iowa Distinguished Alumni Awards 2024 | Jon Lensing | Recent Graduate Award University of Iowa Alumni 2024-10-30 | Jon Lensing co-founded OpenLoop in 2019, when he was a medical student at the University of Iowa. As CEO of the telehealth company, he has applied his leadership, research, and technology skills to grow the company nationwide with the vision to bring healing anywhere.Lensing was planning to become a plastic surgeon when he and Christian Williams, OpenLoop’s chief operating officer and co-founder, saw a need for improved telehealth access for all and launched their startup. During the pandemic, OpenLoop evolved to deliver connected and seamless clinical support to virtual care companies, growing to more than 180 employees in five years.OpenLoop is the latest of Lensing’s startup successes. In 2015, he co-founded GR Drone, an aerial imagery company. From 2016 to 2019, he led research for SwineTech, an Iowa startup that develops piglet-saving technology.Lensing was named the University of Iowa Young Alumni Entrepreneur of the Year in 2022 and was listed on the 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30. OpenLoop has received millions in funding as well as many awards, including the Technology Association of Iowa’s 2022 Prometheus Award for Software Development Company of the Year.Driven to help as many people as he can, Lensing also volunteers to address hunger and opioid crises.Richard L. Ferguson, the board chair for OpenLoop, says, “I rank Jon among the strongest leaders with whom I have been associated, and he continues to grow and impress. He has conducted himself in a manner that honors the spirit of the university’s core values.”
University of Iowa Distinguished Alumni Awards 2024 | John Kundel | Forevermore Staff Award University of Iowa Alumni 2024-10-30 | With a career that began and ended at the University of Iowa, John Kundel has acted with a spirit of service in everything he does. The inspiring higher education professional helped hundreds of students achieve their college dreams while lifting the morale of the teams he led with positivity and a rally cry of “Good hustle!”After completing his degree and U.S. Army deployment to Vietnam, Kundel returned to Iowa City to work in the UI Office of Student Financial Aid while pursuing a master’s degree. In 1984, he departed Iowa and rose through the ranks of financial aid, admissions, and enrollment departments at three other Midwestern universities.After retiring from the University of Missouri as associate vice provost for student affairs and enrollment management in 2007, Kundel volunteered for the University of Iowa as an alumnus admissions representative, attending college fairs to help St. Louis-area students see the value in an Iowa education. From 2016 to 2024, Kundel worked as a regional admissions counselor in the St. Louis area for the UI.Kundel received a Combat Infantryman Badge and an Army Commendation Medal with “V” device for valor for his active duty in Vietnam. He continued serving 20 years in the Army Reserve, including roles as a battalion commander and assistant professor of military science at Western Michigan University. Kundel also contributed many hours to youth sports, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, and advisory councils and committees on and off campus.With 50 years of unflagging enthusiasm for higher education, and especially Iowa, Kundel has made a lasting impact on so many students in Iowa City and beyond.
University of Iowa Distinguished Alumni Awards 2023 | John Callaghan | Distinguished Faculty Award University of Iowa Alumni 2024-10-30 | John Callaghan is a leading expert in hip and knee surgery with hundreds of research and grant credits. Driven by a continual pursuit of knowledge at the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Callaghan dedicated himself as a faculty member, volunteer, and role model to make a positive global impact in his field.Callaghan completed his residency at Iowa in 1983, before practicing as a surgeon and educator at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He returned to Iowa City in 1990, serving as a faculty member in the UI Departments of Orthopedics and Biomedical Engineering. An innovative educator and researcher, Callaghan mentored many orthopedic medicine specialists while providing surgical care at the university and the Iowa City Veterans Hospital.In 2002, Callaghan was named the Lawrence and Marilyn Dorr Chair of Hip Surgery & Research in the UI Department of Orthopedics. He received millions of dollars in grants, collaborated with colleagues to produce more than 475 peer-reviewed articles, and gave hundreds of presentations.Callaghan has served as president for the International Hip Society, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. The Carver College of Medicine and other organizations have recognized him with fellowships and honors. In 2019, Callaghan received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Hip Society, and in 2020, he received the Distinguished Contributions to Orthopaedics Award from the American Orthopaedic Association. Callaghan has also helped design successful hip and knee replacements which have been implanted in hundreds of thousands of patients throughout the world.Through his integrity, work ethic, surgical skills, and academic output, Callaghan has made a lasting impact in orthopedics.
University of Iowa Distinguished Alumni Awards 2024 | Jim Wiese | Hickerson Award University of Iowa Alumni 2024-10-30 | Jim Wiese has exemplified a “can-do” work ethic throughout a lifetime of service and leadership with the University of Iowa, most notably for the UI Alumni Association and the Henry B. Tippie College of Business. After four years as an active undergraduate and fraternity member, Wiese began a 34-year career with Arthur Andersen & Co. in Chicago. Within a few years, he became one of the youngest partners ever. In 1972, Wiese transferred to Cleveland, where he became indispensable as an audit partner specializing in the manufacturing industry.Wiese always maintained strong ties with his classmates and the UI. Since 1958, he has been an outgoing spokesman for the UI’s accounting program and the Iowa Alumni Association. He recruited accounting graduates from Iowa, served on the Tippie College of Business’ Professional Accounting Council, and joined the Iowa Alumni Association Board of Directors. Wiese guided and advised professional accounting organizations as well as community nonprofits that support youth, disability services, and mental health. In 1991, the UI Accounting Department honored him with its Outstanding Accounting Alumnus Award.When Wiese retired in 1992, he and his wife, Nancy (Baker) (58BA), returned to Iowa City, where he joined the steering committee for what is now known as the Pappajohn Business Building. Throughout his life, Wiese has embodied the motto, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” The Wieses are the proud parents of four UI graduates, and they have generously supported Hancher, the Tippie College of Business, and Hawkeye Athletics for many years.
AI Impact on Healthcare | The University of Iowa Chat From the Old Cap University of Iowa Alumni 2024-08-09 | Learn more about what researchers are doing at Iowa: magazine.foriowa.org/story.php?ed=true&storyid=2435
Honoring the 2024 Eight Over 80 Recipients at the University of Iowa University of Iowa Alumni 2024-06-14 | Read more here: foriowa.info/4epEH5cAs Hawkeyes, we give back throughout our lives. We're leaders in our professions. We're generous with our time and talent. We're passionate about things we love—especially anything black and gold. And some Hawkeyes make an impact well beyond retirement.That's why we honor Iowa alums, age 80 and over, who carry the Hawkeye spirit of achievement and continue to help others. You can do your part by nominating an extraordinary alum who, at 80 and older, is making an impact.
Keith Haring Exhibit at the University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art University of Iowa Alumni 2024-05-24 | All Keith Haring artwork © Keith Haring Foundation.Read more here: magazine.foriowa.org/story.php?ed=true&storyid=2425To My Friends at Horn: Keith Haring and Iowa City has been supported by generous grants from the Henry Luce Foundation and the Keith Haring Foundation with additional support from the Beth and Nate Tross Stanley Museum of Art Support Fund, the Tom Rocklin and Barbara McFadden Program Fund, the Don Heineking Fund for Exhibitions and Programs, the Friends of the Museum Fund, and the Members Special Exhibition Fund.
The Healing Potential of Psychedelic Drugs with University of Iowa Professor Peg Nopoulos University of Iowa Alumni 2024-05-20 | Read more here: magazine.foriowa.org/story.php?ed=true&storyid=2302Psilocybin has long been illegal in the US, but psychiatrists are now revisiting the drug to investigate the therapeutic efforts of this naturally occurring fungi.
Behind the Scenes with Hawkeye Elvis | Chat From the Old Cap University of Iowa Alumni 2024-05-20 | Read more here: magazine.foriowa.org/story.php?ed=true&storyid=2382University of Iowa grad Skyler Knutzen's short film about the man behind Hawkeye Elvis shares silly, sweet, and serious moments from Iowa's favorite Elvis impersonator.
Mascot Masterpieces | Herky on Parade Returns to Iowa City University of Iowa Alumni 2024-05-09 | Read more: magazine.foriowa.org/story.php?ed=true&storyid=2428Herky on Parade returned to Iowa City for the third installment this May with 100 Herky statues spread across Johnson County.
Phases of the Sun: A Guide to Our Star and the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse University of Iowa Alumni 2024-04-10 | A virtual event, led by the UI Department of Physics and Astronomy talking about the 2024 solar eclipse.
One Day for Iowa 2024 University of Iowa Alumni 2024-03-12 | Learn more: 1dayforiowa.org/3Ig6436March 27, 2024, is the University of Iowa's online giving day. It's a day where Hawkeyes come together to give back to the programs and areas that helped shape who they are today.
Tori Lefler Performs Panorama University of Iowa Alumni 2024-02-08 | Related: youtu.be/uMCd5NSu28ATori Lefler, a first-year graduate student in the University of Iowa Department of Dance, perfects a sequence for Panorama, a piece that will be performed by more than 20 student dancers as part of the Martha Graham Dance Company’s upcoming visit to Hancher. The collaboration with the Martha Graham Dance Company is part of an ongoing effort to bridge academic study with real-world artistry by introducing current students to creatives who have successfully built a career in the arts. Panorama is set to debut at Hancher March 29.
Iowa Sets the Standard for Womens Wrestling in Debut Season | Iowa Magazine University of Iowa Alumni 2024-02-01 | Read more: magazine.foriowa.org/story.php?ed=true&storyid=2402Coach Clarissa Chun and her Hawkeye team discuss why they're wrestling "For Her" in their inaugural campaign.
Iowa Alums Nate Kaeding, Ben Smart Help Revive Hamburg Inn | Iowa Magazine University of Iowa Alumni 2024-01-02 | Learn more: magazine.foriowa.org/story.php?ed=true&storyid=2396Local restaurateurs lovingly restore the landmark Iowa City diner, which has hosted Ronald Reagan, Barack Obama, and countless more politicians.
Holidays With the Hawkeyes 2023 | The University of Iowa University of Iowa Alumni 2023-12-08 | Grab a mug of hot cocoa, gather with friends and family, and kick off your Holidays With the Hawkeyes! This year’s program delivers warm season’s greetings from campus right to your living room and features performances by the University of Iowa School of Music. Enjoy reflections on the theme “together” from the 2023 Hawkeye Haiku contest winners and insight from Lauren Lessing, director of the UI Stanley Museum of Art.
Hawkeye Band Surprises Iowa Fan After Cancer Treatment | Iowa Magazine University of Iowa Alumni 2023-11-30 | Learn more: magazine.foriowa.org/story.php?ed=true&storyid=2386On the last day of his cancer treatment at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, George Scully received a surprise visit by the Hawkeye Pep Band. The self-proclaimed best Iowa fan in the nation, and season ticket holder for 50 years, has returned to Kinnick Stadium for games, where traditions like tailgating and the Hawkeye Wave have taken on added meaning.
John Irving in Conversation with Iowa Writers Workshop Director, Lan Samantha Chang University of Iowa Alumni 2023-11-13 | Read more: magazine.foriowa.org/story.php?ed=true&storyid=2292Author John Irving (67MFA) returned to campus for a conversation with Iowa Writers’ Workshop director Sam Chang (93MFA) at Hancher Auditorium. Irving treated the full house to an excerpt from his next novel, which revisits the character of Dr. Wilbur Larch from The Cider House Rules.
Childrens Medicine Champion Featuring Jerre Stead | Hawkeyes Give Back University of Iowa Alumni 2023-10-25 | Jerre Stead (65BBA, 11LHD) is a visionary business leader whose transformational support helped build University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. Learn about how he and his family are connected to the Hawkeye Wave and give back through philanthropy, volunteering, and leadership.Hawkeyes Give Back promotes Iowa’s unique culture—through events, programming, and communication—to show University of Iowa students, alumni, and all who love Iowa how the generosity of Hawkeyes has shaped our remarkable university: foriowa.org/hgb
Im a Hawkeye | Together Hawkeyes Campaign University of Iowa Alumni 2023-10-23 | The University of Iowa launched the Together Hawkeyes campaign, a historic fundraising and engagement initiative, to ensure a bright future for our people and programs while also contributing to the greater good. together.foriowa.org
Meet Kinley: a True Hawkeye Inspiration | Together Hawkeyes Campaign University of Iowa Alumni 2023-10-23 | Kinley Albrecht was just 5 years old when she was diagnosed with cancer. Kinley's family credits the care and support received at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital as the reason she's alive today. Now, she’s happy, healthy, and lending encouraging words to Iowa’s pediatric patients. Learn more: magazine.foriowa.org/story.php?ed=true&storyid=2365
Writing at Iowa | Together Hawkeyes Campaign University of Iowa Alumni 2023-10-18 | Our students, faculty, and graduates are at the forefront of world-class teaching, research, and practice. Together, we're shaping culture, inspiring innovation, and bettering humanity. together.foriowa.org
Together Hawkeyes Campaign | University of Iowa University of Iowa Alumni 2023-10-18 | The University of Iowa launched the Together Hawkeyes campaign, a historic fundraising and engagement initiative, to ensure a bright future for our people and programs while also contributing to the greater good. together.foriowa.org
T.J. Johnsrud | 2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards University of Iowa Alumni 2023-10-18 | Thomas “T.J.” Johnsrud is a visionary in health care, business, and service to others. For the past 50 years, he has cultivated a pharmacy in Conrad, Iowa, into a multifaceted organization serving thousands of patients daily in the upper Midwest and Texas. In addition, Johnsrud has maintained involvement in the pharmacy industry at the local, state, and national levels and served as a lifelong advisor to the UI College of Pharmacy.Learn more about T.J.: foriowa.org/daa/daa-profile.php?namer=true&profileid=602Since 1963, the University of Iowa has annually recognized accomplished alumni and friends with Distinguished Alumni Awards. Awards are presented in seven categories: Achievement, Service, Hickerson Recognition, Faculty, Staff, Recent Graduate, and Friend of the University.foriowa.org/daa
