The University of Iowa is known for its acclaimed writing programs. The University’s Iowa Writers’ Workshop and the International Writing Program were central to UNESCO’s decision to designate Iowa City as a City of Literature in 2008. Recently, Iowa was ranked #2 in US News and World Reports’ list of writing universities. Iowa’s standing as a top writing school is evidenced by the school’s many undergraduate literary magazines. For many of these magazines, fall submission deadlines are closing in.

Since Sept. 27, University of Iowa students have been able to play video games inside the Iowa Memorial Union (IMU) in the school’s first esports lounge, the HawkeyEsports Arcade.

The class of 2026, with more than 5,000 students, is the third largest on record. As a result, the University has seen an uptick in club activity around campus. More than 3300 students attended the student organization fair which consisted of more than 300 clubs. Between the beginning of August and the middle of September, more than 200 student organization events have taken place.

As a multidisciplinary APA-accredited training site, the University Counseling Service (UCS) is celebrated for its training program. Facilitating such a program requires dedication, purpose, and an in-depth knowledge of the material being taught. That is why UCS has hired former practicum coordinator, Patrick Galligan, Ph.D., as the new director of training.

If you find yourself in the position of having to figure out what to do about a fellow student who is in medical distress due to alcohol or other substance use, you don't have to worry that doing the right thing will get you or the student in distress in trouble.

One of the expectations of the Iowa Challenge is to ENGAGE. Engage in campus life and engage in the community in which you live. We know engagement looks very differently right now, but we still encourage students to remain involved. One way to become engaged this fall is to participate in local and state elections.

As you settle into the semester, finding that perfect on-campus study spot can take some time. If you’re looking for a place with a view, check out this list. You may event consider these spots to be worthy of your Instagram feed.

Alcohol Harm Reduction Plan for 2022-2025 is fifth released by university. The University of Iowa has released its Alcohol Harm Reduction Plan for 2022-2025, the overarching goal of which is to create a campus environment that maximizes well-being and minimizes harm resulting from alcohol consumption and high-risk drinking.