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Alumnus Richard Smith donates $7.7M to University of Iowa College of Engineering
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
The University of Iowa College of Engineering has received a $7.7 million gift from alumnus Richard "Dick" and Judy Smith to endow the deanship as the Dick and Judy Smith Dean of the College of Engineering and support facility enhancements.
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