AJ Smith developed a diverse set of experiences through five different student organizations
AJ Smith is a freshman studying Economics with minors in Criminology, Psychology, and a Certificate in International Business.
AJ Smith is a freshman studying Economics with minors in Criminology, Psychology, and a Certificate in International Business.
Nathen Spitz is a junior studying psychology on the pre-medicine track, and serves as Hospital Co-Chair for Dance Marathon.
Hunter Gillaspie is a senior studying Arts and Ethics & Public Policy, and a member of Delta Lambda Phi.
Reese Vedder is a junior studying Marketing and Mass Communications, and a trombone player with the Hawkeye Marching Band.
Oh, finals week, we've missed you so much! We know you might be stressing right now, but have no fear, all the finals week...
Katie Wang is a sophomore studying Marketing and Journalism, and a member of Tippie Senate.
Emmalyn Brown is a junior studying Social Justice & Human Rights, and is a student volunteer with Rape Victim Advocacy Program (RVAP).
Matt Bobber is a nursing major at the UI, also involved in the UI Water Polo Club through Recreational Services.
The IOWA Challenge expresses important principles that help students succeed in the classroom and beyond.
The IOWA Challenge expresses important principles that help students succeed in the classroom and beyond.
The IOWA Challenge expresses important principles that help students succeed in the classroom and beyond.
The IOWA Challenge expresses important principles that help students succeed in the classroom and beyond.
Lilián M. Sánchez García is a senior from Des Moines Iowa, majoring in Political Science and Ethics & Public Policy.
Kris Yambao is a senior from Arlington Heights, Illinois, and is majoring in International Relations.
Faith Murphy is a senior from Keosauqua, Iowa and is majoring in Nursing.
Lance Heady is a senior from Quincy, Illinois, majoring in Biochemistry and Neurobiology.
Kara Ketterhagen is a senior from Whitewater, Wisconsin, majoring in Marketing and Business Analytics.
Kimberly Chexnayder is a senior from Kansas City, Missouri, majoring in Journalism and Mass Communications with a Certificate in Critical Cultural Competence.
Pooja Patel is a junior from Dubuque, Iowa, majoring in Biomedical Sciences and Human Physiology on the Pre-Medicine track.
Kat Fey is a senior from Johnston, Iowa, majoring in Graphic Design and Journalism.
Joe Reed is a senior from Sumner, Iowa, and is majoring in Human Physiology.
Lindsey Rayner is a senior from Schaumburg, Illinois, majoring in Communication Studies and Political Science.
Nathen Spitz is a junior from Osage, Iowa, majoring in Psychology on the Pre-Medicine track.
Marcus Smith is a senior from Bolingbrook, Illinois, majoring in Political Science and Ethics & Public Policy.
The trees on campus are budding and the air is fragrant with the smells of summer, which can only mean one thing. FINALS ARE COMING.
Amanda Bartlett is a senior at the University of Iowa studying Journalism and Mass Communication.
Michael Rendleman is a senior at the University of Iowa studying Biomedical Engineering. Michael is also the co-director of music for Intersection: Men's A Cappella Group.
Lauren Martin is a senior at the University of Iowa studying Journalism and Mass Communications. Lauren is president of Public Relations Student Society of America, PRSSA.
The calendar is reading December, which can only mean one thing. FINALS ARE COMING. But have no fear! The IMU's got you covered.
Jessica Owens is a Sophomore at the University of Iowa studying Mathematics with an Economics concentration, and is currently the co-president of the Native American...
Iowa City has cultivated passion for many of the arts from theatre to painting and most notably, literature.
"They don't understand what it means to me...Where we chose to go, where we've been to know." – Solange
?xml encoding="utf-8" ?As content creators and curators, the Melanin Voices team strives to give the Black University of Iowa community a platform to showcase...
Every month Melanin Voices will decode an inter-sectionally BLACK philosophy, theory or concept as part of the 'A Lil' Theory Series'.
A litte over a year ago, I linked up with Co-Founder and then Chief Editor of Black Art; Real Stories Shawn Boursiquot to chat about...
Every October we’re bombarded with images of Native American headdresses, Mexican sombreros, Japanese kimonos, and African American afros being worn by people it was never...
Every month Melanin Voices will decode an inter-sectionally BLACK philosophy, theory or concept as part of the 'A Lil' Theory Series'.
With the continued growth of the #BlackLivesMatter Movement, students James Akinleye and Isaiah Hodges at the University of Iowa collaborated on one of the most...
Vivian Medithi is a junior majoring in plant biology with a double minor in chemistry and gender, women, and sexuality studies.
Unfortunately, it is not uncommon to believe that because of the end of Jim Crowe, because of the Civil Rights Movement and because we elected...
Likewise, Shields explained that Alpha Phi Alpha has contributed to the male student body by leading by example.“Alpha is essential to this campus because of...
"for Black America" tells the story of Blacks across the United States of America through the emotions of our shared experiences.
I’ve recently stopped watching the videos of police brutality because I cannot stand to see myself die over and over again.
Haley Hollern is a senior from Champaign, Illinois, majoring in Communication Studies, minoring in Human Relations, and receiving a certificate in Leadership Studies.
Rachel Zuckerman is a senior from Livonia, Michigan, majoring in Political Science, Journalism and Mass Communication with a Cultural Competence Certificate.
Lauren Freeman is a senior from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, majoring in Political Science and Economics.
Maja Stina Sunleaf is a senior from Dubuque, Iowa, majoring in Anthropology with a Certificate in Museum Studies and minors in Ancient Civilizations and Spanish.
Allyson Orwig is a senior from Indianola, Iowa, majoring in Human Physiology.
Yashila Permeswaran is a senior from LeMars, Iowa, majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Alejandro Murguia-Ortiz is a senior from Sioux City, Iowa, majoring in Management, Business Analytics and Information Systems.
Emily Ford is a senior Nursing major from Geneseo, Illinois.
Kirsten Arneson is a senior from Decorah, Iowa, majoring in English and Secondary Education. We
Ali Moss is a senior from Muscatine, Iowa, majoring in Communication Studies and Human Relations.
Brittany Stinocher is a senior majoring in Journalism and Mass Communication, minoring in Sports and Recreation Management, and has certificates in Fundraising and Philanthropy Communication,...
Hesitations and criticisms arose amongst students on campus, after the emergence of Young, Gifted & Black, a new learning living community designed specifically for Black students.
?xml encoding="utf-8" ?The University of Iowa offers plenty of opportunities for students to perform on campus, including theatre, dance, music, and spoken word.
Every month Melanin Voices will decode an inter-sectionally BLACK philosophy, theory or concept as part of the 'A Lil' Theory Series'.
Starting college is an exciting time for almost every incoming student and it is nearly impossible to know exactly what environment you're walking into.
?xml encoding="utf-8" ?Invisible Hawkeyes edited by Associate Professors of English and African American Studies at the University of Iowa, Lena and Michael Hill, is...
This summer we say goodbye to one of the oldest residence halls on campus, Quadrangle (Quad).
The University of Iowa is completing a project to make 147 gender-inclusive, single-user restrooms available throughout campus buildings... (via Cedar Rapids Gazette)
Clare Goerdt is a senior at the University of Iowa majoring in Health Studies and Pre-Physical Therapy with a minor in Psychology and Spanish.
Jon Langel is a junior double majoring in economics and finance from West Des Moines, Iowa.
Rachel Zuckerman is a junior double majoring in political science and journalism with a certificate in cultural competence from Livonia, Michigan (a suburb of Detroit).
Talal Riaz is working toward a PhD in Computer Science at the University of Iowa, and is currently the president of the Pakistani Student Association.
Though the Rose Bowl Game didn't go the way Hawkeye fans would have liked, it was an amazing week for many of the tens of...
Oh, finals week, we've missed you so much! We know you might be stressing right now, but have no fear, all the finals week events...
A University of Iowa Homecoming tradition dating back more than 100 years has returned to the Pentacrest this week.
For 25 years, the Celebrating Cultural Diversity Festival (CCDF) offered members of the University of Iowa and surrounding communities an opportunity to create meaningful cross-cultural...
Liz Mills is a political science and social work major from Johnston, IA.
Morgan Brittain is a political science major and art history minor from Winterset, IA.
Anthony Lehnertz is a finance major from Iowa City, IA. We asked each member of the 2015 Homecoming Court to tell us a little more...
Adetayo Oladele Ajose is pre-med biomedical engineering major from Mediapolis, IA.
Katelyn Wheeldon is an accounting, finance, and international business major from Sigourney, IA.
Colton Jensen is a chemistry major from Waukee, IA. We asked each member of the 2015 Homecoming Court to tell us a little more about themselves.
Michael Streit is an accounting, finance, and economics major from Bettendorf, IA.
Julie Barker is a nursing major and military science studies minor from Marshalltown, IA.
Kaylee Huber is a graphic design, art management, and art education major with a Spanish minor from Bettendorf, IA.
Kaitlyn Chizek is a communications major from Ventura, IA. We asked each member of the 2015 Homecoming Court to tell us a little more about themselves.
Jake Murphy is a political science major and psychology minor, earning a certificate in leadership studies, from Osage, IA.
Dexter Golinghorst is a political science and economics major from Walcott, IA.
Amy Lintner is a global health studies and Spanish major from Council Bluffs, IA.
Brock Cavett is a communications major from Davenport, IA. We asked each member of the 2015 Homecoming Court to tell us a little more about themselves.
For more than 30 years, the University Lecture Committee has brought some of the world’s greatest thinkers to the UI campus.
The University of Iowa welcomed new students—including what’s expected to be another record-breaking first-year class—with five days of events as part of the On Iowa! program.
Lyn Redington has been named the University of Iowa’s new assistant vice president and dean of students. She starts at the UI on Aug. 19.
Program eases transition for first-generation students, those from underrepresented backgrounds
About 6,000 students moved into UI residence halls across campus Aug. 18-20.
David Grady, associate vice president and dean of students, will be leaving University of Iowa to become the vice president of student affairs at the...
Finals week usually would have you like....
The last week before finals has been designated as "Senior Week." Take part in several activities throughout the week to celebrate one last time together...
Liz Mills is a junior studying Political Science with a minor in Spanish from Johnston, IA.
Sam Wampler is a junior studying Finance from Champaign, IL. We asked presidential candidates from both parties of the 2015-16 UISG election to let us...
On Thursday, April 2, 2015 from 3:00 to 4:30 pm at the Iowa Memorial Union (Penn State Room) Jeff Chang will meet with student leaders...
This week for the #WinterHealthChallenge, Andy and Marissa had a dietitian consultation with JoAnn Daehler-Miller from UI Student Health & Wellness.
Since the beginning of February 2015, the University of Iowa has been participating in another year of RecycleMania, a national competition among 400 U.S.
For the second week of the #WinterHealthChallenge Andy and Marissa each met with a personal trainer to learn which exercises they should be doing in...
On Feb. 22, 1950, Dr. William Wasson formed The National Intramural Association (NIA) when he organized twenty African-American men and women from eleven different Historically...
Spring 2015 Change Team Updates
During week one of the Winter Health Challenge, Andy & Marissa went through an overall fitness assessment.
On Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 7:30PM at The Englert Theatre (directions) the University of Iowa will present "A Deeper Black: Race in America", a...
During the spring semester 2015, two UI students will take on the Winter Health Challenge: a six-week program using wellness services provided by the Division...
This year's finals week at the IMU will take you from this:
Let's be honest with ourselves as college students: Halloween makes a lot of us feel pretty nostalgic for our childhood years.
Whenever Lake Macbride isn't frozen, you can find Iowa Sailing Club out on the water teaching students, no matter their skill level, the basic skills...
It is often argued that saying “hello” is the hardest part of first conversations, especially when trying to reach out to someone from a different culture.
Bethany Welsh is a senior studying Entrepreneurial Management with a certificate in Leadership Studies from Williamsburg, Iowa.
Bayo Oladele is a senior studying Biomedical Engineering/Pre-Medicine with a minor in chemistry from Mediapolis, Iowa.
Quentin Marquez is a senior double majoring in Political Science and International Relations from Glenwood, Iowa.
Joe Kim is a senior double majoring in Music and Pre-Medicine from Wilmette, Illinois.
Jessica Salpor is a senior studying Health and Human Physiology with a Health Studies (Pre-Medicine) track and minor in Spanish from Pella, Iowa.
Allison Kindig is a senior studying Industrial Engineering with a minor in Business Administration and a certificate in Global Health Studies from Cedar Rapids, IA.
Tyler Hackman is a senior double majoring in Marketing and Management from Lawler, Iowa.
Emily Brannon is a senior studying Finance with a Certificate in Leadership Studies from Dubuque, Iowa.
Jade Manternach is a senior studying Business from Monticello, Iowa. We asked each member of the 2014 Homecoming Court to let us know a little...
Michael Nauman is a senior studying Business Analytics & Information Systems from Dubuque, Iowa.
Kenneth Gaskin is a senior studying Elementary Education from Bettendorf, Iowa.
Joelle Brown is a senior studying Journalism and Political Science from Sheldon, Iowa.
In May of 2015 the orange cones, yellow hard hats, and long cranes will start to diminish in number from West campus.
Welcome Class of 2018!
As flocks of students move out of dorms, apartments and houses, a common question is what can I do with all of my unwanted things?...
It’s actually normal to say you are looking forward to Finals Week with this semester’s lineup! Instead of this:
This year, the University of Iowa Housing and Dining team decided to take on a new program when it came to housing students.
Celebration is in store! We are graduating! Let the fun begin! Thanks to the Campus Activities Board, S.T.A.T., the UI Alumni Association, and the UI...
In 2009, the Black Student Union, Asian-American collision, and Indian-Student alliance came together to represent underrepresented minorities and created the event that helped embrace diversity...
In fall of 2012, University Counseling Service decided to find a way to get student input about their services.
Alexis Kuennen is a senior studying marketing at the Tippie College of Business.
When the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center (CRWC) opened in 2010, it provided students another wellness facility, and that wasn’t the only benefit.
Meet Samantha Fleps
It’s time to say goodbye to the beaches, sun tanning, and relaxation and back to greeting the lecture halls, textbooks, and dreaded alarm clocks.
SPRING BREAK IS HERE! What are your plans?
So you’ve see The Wolf of Wall Street and 12 Years a Slave.
The month of January is about to be in the books (we can’t believe it’s almost over either!), and some of you had made New...
The UI Health Ninjas are here to save you from health myths and unhealthy practices.
Finals week is just around the corner, and whether you have already started studying or have been procrastinating all semester long, it’s usually a stressful...
Dogs, cats, horses, farm animals, and bears! The volunteer efforts and events organized by UI Paws, a student organization, help to make a difference in...
When someone says “finals week,” your immediate reaction might be all:
You’d be hard-pressed to find a person who isn’t inspired by at least oneTED talk.
You’d be hard-pressed to find a person who isn’t inspired by at least oneTED talk.
You’d be hard-pressed to find a person who isn’t inspired by at least oneTED talk.
The UI Child Life Student Organization and UI Knitting Club have come together to co-sponsor the 3rd annual Project Linus this month.
June Severson tells the Division of Student Life about her work at University of Iowa Housing.
School of the Wild is an environmental program through the University of Iowa Recreational Services.
Fraternities and sororities were founded on the basis of community service.
There’s a common misconception about rowing: it’s all about using your arms. The truth is that in the sport of rowing, the seats move back...
Best Buddies is a student organization that works to eliminate discrimination towards people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities by connecting them with UI students...
There is a long list of resources available to students at the University of Iowa, and many of them are off students’ radar; one of...
We all know that waking up at the crack of dawn for those 11:00 a.m. games is a struggle.
Fashion Management Club was named “Best New Student Organization” by Tippie College of Business last year. Photo courtesy of FMC Facebook.
Dear Friends of the University of Iowa:
Summary of Year 1 Departmental Plans
When students enter the dining halls what does one see? It’s a cornucopia of options that will appease any appetite from the carnivores to vegetarians.
Rachel White, Junior at the University of Iowa
The University of Iowa is great and all, but one does not become a well-rounded student just by studying at the library.
Story by Caitlin Scott
Photo provided by UI Recreational Services
Photo from the 2012 Take Back the Night event
When sorting through someone else’s garbage, you never know what you’ll find.
Student Health & Wellness launched an initiative to aid first-year students who are negatively affected by secondhand effects of peer alcohol use.
Pulped food waste from the University of Iowa Hillcrest Market Place goes to the Iowa City compost operation.
The University of Iowa hosted nearly 100 students at the second annual Midwest Outdoor Leadership Conference (MWOLC) on Feb. 22-24, 2013.
At the University of Iowa Health Fair on March 6th, the Eating Disorder Awareness Advocates (EDAA) placed a life-sized Barbie® doll on display.
Story by Caitlin Scott
Story by Caitlin Scott
In the multi purpose room in Mayflower Hall on a Sunday night, students are sitting one-on-one with each other.
Finals week can be as stressful as you make it to be.
