The Iowa Department of Education was awarded a $25.8 million federal GEAR UP grant to prepare students for postsecondary success. The University of Iowa will again serve as a partner institution for the program, providing support to students and families from 13 Iowa school districts.

Dr. Kate Ralston, director of enrollment data analytics, was recognized with a National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) Research Award for her session at the 2023 AACRAO Strategic Enrollment Management Conference.

President Barbara Wilson and Provost Kevin Kregel detail the University of Iowa’s accomplishments after implementation of the first year of the 2022-2027 Strategic Plan. Read the complete Year 1 report, including our progress toward five-year targets, updates on P3 projects, and examples of key initiatives for each priority area.

President Barbara Wilson and Executive Vice President and Provost Kevin Kregel share their perspectives on where Iowa was ranked in the most recent U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, examine changes in the ranking methodology, and highlight some of the progress the university is making in important areas.

The University of Iowa improved its national ranking in undergraduate nursing programs to No. 4 and is tied for No. 1 among public universities, while also remaining the best public writing program in the country, according to the latest rankings published by U.S. News & World Report.

Preliminary proposals are now being accepted for FY2025 P3 initiatives to support the University of Iowa 2022-2027 Strategic Plan. Faculty and staff can submit a proposal for a one- to three-year project that would start July 1, 2024. Preliminary proposals must be submitted by Nov. 6.

All UI instructors, including TAs and adjuncts, are required to complete the online FERPA training module and quiz at least once during their employment at the university. After having completed the training, instructors will be required to attest to an Annual Certification Notice on Jan. 1 of each year in UI Self-Service.

Brian Lai, associate professor and DEO of the Department of Political Science, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Jodi Linley, associate professor in the Department of Educational Policy and Leadership Studies, College of Education, have been selected as Faculty Fellows for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.