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Internships and co-ops are shaping Iowa engineering students

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Internships and co-ops are more than just a line on the résumé for University of Iowa College of Engineering students. They’re career boosters.
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Iowa image competition captures 'hands-on side' of research

Friday, December 5, 2025
Each year, the University of Iowa community is invited to showcase its creativity through Capture Your Research, an image competition where students, faculty, and staff submit a photo that illustrates the essence of their research.
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Iowa PhD student's algorithm becomes global resource through industry partnership

Friday, December 5, 2025
Jonah Marks, a University of Iowa PhD candidate in chemical and biochemical engineering, created a better way for scientists to find "transition states" in chemical reactions that are essential to design new medicines, better catalysts, and advanced materials.
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National Football Foundation, College Hall of Fame honor Grosland

Monday, November 17, 2025
The National Football Foundation (NFF) and College Hall of Fame announced University of Iowa's Nicole Grosland among the names of the 20 faculty athletics representatives, who will be recognized as part of the 2025 NFF Faculty Salutes, honoring the significant contributions of faculty athletics representatives across the nation.
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IIHR's Giannini receives Fulbright for research exchange in Netherlands

Monday, November 17, 2025
Kate Giannini, program manager at IIHR—Hydroscience and Engineering, has been awarded a Fulbright and will be hosted by Deltares located in Delft, Netherlands for a six-week exchange beginning at the end of December 2025.
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ECE grad student Anyimadu honored for research, teaching

Thursday, November 13, 2025
Eric Ababio Anyimadu, a University of Iowa PhD candidate in electrical and computer engineering (ECE), is being recognized for his work as a researcher and teacher.
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Levee survey a proactive step to protecting Iowa communities

Monday, November 10, 2025
The Iowa Geological Survey is undertaking a comprehensive five-year project to survey and assess Iowa's 900 miles of levees using cutting-edge geophysical technology, an important precautionary measure to ensure flood protection is ready for the next natural disaster.

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College of Engineering Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

Sunday, December 21, 2025 12:00pm
Hancher Auditorium

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

Dean Ann McKenna will deliver messages to students, and UI President Barbara Wilson will confer degrees.

Luke Ryon, from Mount Pleasant, Iowa, will be the student speaker. Ryon will be graduating with a degree in biomedical engineering.

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Hawkeyes at Home: Behind the Scenes at the University of Iowa

Monday, January 5, 2026 12:00pm to 12:10pm
Virtual
Behind the Scenes at the University of Iowa: Driving Research for Safer Roads
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Hawkeyes at Home: Behind the Scenes at the University of Iowa

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 12:00pm to 12:10pm
Virtual
Behind the Scenes at the University of Iowa: Driving Research for Safer Roads
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Hawkeyes at Home: Behind the Scenes at the University of Iowa

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 12:00pm to 12:10pm
Virtual
Behind the Scenes at the University of Iowa: Driving Research for Safer Roads
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Alumni Day 2026

Saturday, April 18, 2026 (all day)
Levitt Center for University Advancement
Once a Hawkeye, Always a Hawkeye
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College of Engineering Distinguished Speaker Series