The UI Faculty Focus series celebrates the exceptional contributions of our faculty members at the University of Iowa, shining a spotlight on those who are making significant impacts through their teaching, service, and community engagement. These faculty have been nominated by their collegiate associate dean for faculty.
Faculty Profiles
UI Faculty Focus: Mary E. Ray
Monday, September 8, 2025
Mary E. Ray, Clinical Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Pharmacy Practice and Science, College of Pharmacy shares how the power of education shaped her future.
UI Faculty Focus: Ayotunde O. Dokun
Thursday, April 3, 2025
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.
UI Faculty Focus: Samantha Barbas
Monday, March 24, 2025
Samantha Barbas, Aliber Family Chair in Law and professor in the College of Law, shares about the impact of history and free speech on her work.
UI Faculty Focus: Diane Lourdes Dick
Friday, March 7, 2025
Diane Lourdes Dick, Charles E. Floete Distinguished Professor of Law in the College of Law, shares about balance and multitasking.
UI Faculty Focus: Michael Sauder
Friday, March 7, 2025
Michael Sauder, professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminology in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences shares about community connections.
UI Faculty Focus: Linnea Polgreen
Monday, December 9, 2024
Linnea Polgreen, professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science in the College of Pharmacy shares about her indirect route.
UI Faculty Focus: Kanika Arora
Monday, December 9, 2024
Kanika Arora, associate professor in the Department of Health Management and Policy in the College of Public Health, shares a bit about her work with dementia.
UI Faculty Focus: Elaine Binkley
Monday, November 18, 2024
Elaine Binkley, associate professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences in the Carver College of Medicine, shares the importance of keeping an open mind.
UI Faculty Focus: Jackie Biger
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Jackie Biger is an associate professor of instruction in the School of Library and Information Science in the Graduate College specializes in school librarianship, literature and resources for youth.
UI Faculty Focus: Justin W. Garvin
Monday, October 21, 2024
Justin W. Garvin, professor of instruction in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, shares why he focuses on the fundamentals.