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A group of students present an NIL strategic plan to a University of Iowa athlete.

Students Become NIL Pros

Thursday, October 2, 2025
The NIL: Simulated Agency Experience course gives students the opportunity to explore name, image, and likeness (NIL) and act as an agency team.
A woman writing on a chalkboard is writing the words "Lyric Essay."

UI Establishes Office of Writing and Communication

Monday, September 29, 2025
With the launch of the new Office of Writing and Communication (OWC), students now have a unified hub for guidance, workshops, and mentorship to help them sharpen these valuable skills.
The 2025 incoming class Block I photo.

Meet Iowa's 2025 Incoming Class

Thursday, September 11, 2025
The University of Iowa is excited to welcome the incoming class of 2025, the second largest in university history.
Counselor meeting with a student.

Iowa Launches New Undergraduate Counseling Major

Friday, September 27, 2024
To help address the increased demand for helping professionals, the University of Iowa launched a degree in Counseling and Behavioral Health Services.
An aerial view of students forming the Block I in front of the Old Capitol Building. All five buildings that make up the Pentacrest are visible.

Meet Iowa's 2024 Incoming Class

Friday, September 27, 2024
This fall, the University of Iowa welcomes another academically accomplished class of students, one of the largest first-year cohorts in university history.
Students clustered in a "Block I" as a symbol of Iowa in front of the Old Capitol Building.

Meet the Class of 2027

Thursday, September 7, 2023
The University of Iowa welcomes another academically accomplished cohort of students this fall.