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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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College of Engineering Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

Sunday, May 16, 2027 12:00pm
Carver-Hawkeye Arena

Date, time, and location are subject to change.

Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. No tickets required.

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College of Engineering Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

Sunday, December 19, 2027 12:00pm
Hancher Auditorium

Date, time, and location are subject to change.

Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.