Recent Awards

Colleen Bringman

Bringman named among best teachers at Iowa

Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Colleen Bringman, an associate professor of instruction of biomedical engineering, has received a 2026 President and Provost Award for Teaching Excellence, recognizing their exceptional and sustained contributions to student learning and success at the University of Iowa.
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Fatima Toor named Senior Member of National Academy of Inventors

Thursday, February 26, 2026
Fatima Toor, University of Iowa professor of electrical and computer engineering Lowell G. Battershell Chair in Laser Engineering, has been selected for the 2026 class of Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI).
Nicole Grosland

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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CBE students receive graduate research awards

Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Graduate students studying chemical and biochemical engineering have been recognized with awards and fellowships through the University of Iowa Graduate College. The recipients are Weizhi Deng, Prasoon Kumar, and Saeideh Mohammadi.
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American Water Works Association names Iowa undergrad 'Student of the Year'

Monday, November 10, 2025
Kristin Stein, a University of Iowa undergraduate studying civil and environmental engineering, has been named the 2025 Student of the Year by the American Water Works Association for work on sustainable water management.
40-year awardee Dave Funk

College honors staff, faculty with excellence, longevity awards

Monday, October 27, 2025
The annual awards from the College of Engineering and University of Iowa recognize excellence and longevity in faculty and staff members
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Lee selected for distinguished service medal

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
The Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association (KSEA) has awarded Hosin “David” Lee, a University of Iowa professor of civil and environmental engineering, with its 2025 Distinguished Service Membership Award, citing his “exemplary leadership, visionary service, and profound impact.”
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UI professor Marian Muste receives Fulbright award to conduct water research in Romania

Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Marian Muste, a research engineer and adjunct professor in the University of Iowa College of Engineering, has been awarded a Fulbright for spring 2026. He will be hosted by the Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering (FESE) at Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
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Winners announced for 2024-25 Student Leadership Awards

Thursday, May 8, 2025
University of Iowa College of Engineering honored students and student organizations during the annual Student Leadership Awards on May 1.
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Engineering celebrates graduate programs and research

Thursday, May 1, 2025
The University of Iowa College of Engineering honored graduate students, faculty, and staff that have helped shape graduate programs and research at a banquet on April 30.