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A student uses a screwdriver to connect electronic components on a prototype while classmates work nearby with laptops, wires, and engineering materials in a makerspace.

Rev your engines: RC car workshop helps engineering students build STEM skills

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
University of Iowa engineering students created a workshop series called Assemble. Wire. Drive., a hands-on workshop series designed to make engineering skills more accessible to younger peers.
Fiddelke sits in a chair, gesturing with his hands while talks to engineering students at the Seamans Center for the Engineering Arts and Sciences

Target CEO returns to his roots, shares career lessons with Iowa engineering students

Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Michael Fiddelke, chief executive officer of Target and a University of Iowa industrial engineering alumnus, returned to his alma mater October 5 for a conversation with students at the College of Engineering, offering candid advice about careers, leadership, and lifelong learning.
Xuan Song works with equipment in his lab

Song wins Du-Co Ceramics Young Professional Award

Monday, October 5, 2026
Xuan Song, James A. Chisman Faculty Fellow and associate professor of industrial and systems engineering at the University of Iowa, has won the American Ceramic Society’s (ACerS) 2026 Du-Co Ceramics Young Professional Award. 
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Marzen represents OPL at Farnborough International Airshow

Thursday, August 20, 2026
Randy Marzen, test director at the University of Iowa Operator Performance Laboratory (OPL), joined an Iowa delegation at one of the world’s largest aerospace trade events in July.

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Celebrating Graduates: Pictures on the Pentacrest promotional image

Celebrating Graduates: Pictures on the Pentacrest

Saturday, December 19, 2026 10:30am to 12:30pm
University of Iowa Pentacrest

Graduates and their families are invited to stop by the UI Center for Advancement table on the east lawn for free professional photos, alumni starter kits, and hot cocoa. This is a drop-in event; registration is not needed.

In the case of inclement weather, this event will be held in First Floor, Iowa Memorial Union.

Celebrating Graduates: Pictures on the Pentacrest promotional image

Celebrating Graduates: Pictures on the Pentacrest

Sunday, December 20, 2026 9:30am to 11:30am
University of Iowa Pentacrest

Graduates and their families are invited to stop by the UI Center for Advancement table on the east lawn for free professional photos, alumni starter kits, and hot cocoa. This is a drop-in event; registration is not needed.

In the case of inclement weather, this event will be held in First Floor, Iowa Memorial Union.