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Dick and Judy Smith

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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UI engineering alumna elected fellow of American Meteorological Society

Friday, August 7, 2026
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Iowa students join NASA mission to study wildfire clouds

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
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Patent awarded to improve crash avoidance braking time in electric vehicles

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
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Aerospace hub initiative leverages University of Iowa flight-test capabilities, could create opportunities to stay in Iowa

Wednesday, July 8, 2026
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Iowa engineers investigate links between LED blue light and health impacts

Friday, June 26, 2026
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Iowa engineering alumnus engages King Charles III on methane solutions

Friday, June 26, 2026
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ISE seniors bring engineering mindset to UI Health Care project

Monday, June 22, 2026
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IIHR solves stormwater challenges for Iowa and the world

Friday, June 19, 2026
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Wildfires are reversing America’s progress on ozone pollution

Thursday, June 4, 2026
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University of Iowa launches program to improve health outcomes for Iowans

Wednesday, June 3, 2026
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Johnson County Historic Poor Farm Open House

Saturday, August 8, 2026 3:00pm to 7:30pm
Johnson County Historic Poor Farm

Join us for the Johnson County Historic Poor Farm Open House!

Throughout the event, attendees can enjoy kids activities, food vendors, tabling and resource-sharing from partner organizations, and cover crop and farm equipment exploration.

Attendees are encouraged to check out the Global Food Project farmers market, which will take place on the east side of the Dairy Barn from 3 - 5:30pm. The farmers market accepts cash, debit and credit cards, SNAP, Double Up Food Bucks, WIC, and Senior Vouchers...

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Engineering Welcome Fair

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Seamans Center

Engineering students are invited to join us for the annual Engineering Student Welcome Fair on Tuesday, September 1, from 4:00–6:00 PM on S. Capitol Street outside the Seamans Center (with a backup rain location of the Seamans Center Lobby).

This is your chance to:

Learn about student organizations within the College of Engineering

Connect with campus resources that support your success

Network with select employers

Meet fellow engineering students and get involved

Enjoy free snacks and giveaways!

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Engineering Career Trek to Schneider Electric

Thursday, September 10, 2026 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Schneider Electric
Career Trek to Schneider Electric
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