Ayotunde O. Dokun, FOEDRC Verna Funke Chair in Diabetes Research, director and professor in the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Carver College of Medicine, shares about his faith and discipline.

Whether it’s a short email to the class, a quick note on ICON, or a few minutes of discussion at the end of the semester, taking the time to explain how the SPOT survey works to your students can make a big difference. When students understand that their voices are heard—and their feedback makes a difference—they’re more likely to engage.

The Iowa Board of Regents has selected six outstanding faculty members to be honored for their extraordinary contributions and sustained record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.

The search committee for the next associate provost for graduate and professional education and dean of the UI Graduate College has announced that two candidates will participate in open forums next week.

Third-year student Seren Castellano was named a 2025 Goldwater Scholar, the nation’s most prestigious scholarship for undergraduate students pursuing careers in research.

Established in memory of Professor Michael J. Brody, president of the Faculty Senate from 1986 to 1987, this award recognizes outstanding faculty who have made exceptional contributions to the university and the community. This year’s recipients were announced at the March 2025 UI Faculty Senate meeting and each will receive $1,000 and a commemorative piece of artwork designed by a graduate student in the UI School of Art, Art History, and Design.

The Iowa Student Experience Survey will gather insights on student satisfaction, belonging, and financial concerns. This confidential survey, which takes just 10-15 minutes to complete, is designed to help the university better understand and improve the student experience.

Four University of Iowa faculty members have been selected as recipients of the Iowa Mid-Career Faculty Scholar Awards for 2025. The award, which is in its fourth year, provides funding and development opportunities for tenured mid-career faculty who have established national or international reputations in their disciplines and demonstrate exceptional teaching and mentorship.

Four University of Iowa faculty members have been named 2024 fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general-scientific society and publisher of the journal Science.