Iowa Admissions News

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Iowa Launches New Undergraduate Counseling Major

To help address the increased demand for helping professionals, the University of Iowa launched a degree in Counseling and Behavioral Health Services.
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Meet Iowa's 2024 Incoming Class

This fall, the University of Iowa welcomes another academically accomplished class of students, one of the largest first-year cohorts in university history.
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Meet the Class of 2027

Thursday, September 7, 2023
The University of Iowa welcomes another academically accomplished cohort of students this fall.
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Iowa's Strength in Writing Reaches New Level

Thursday, October 13, 2022
As the top public university for writing and communication, the University of Iowa’s unmatched academic resources prepare students for success in many fields.
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Meet the Class of 2026

The University of Iowa welcomes another academically accomplished cohort of students this fall.

Iowa surpasses Harvard, Princeton as No. 2 for writing

Monday, September 12, 2022
Iowa's strength in writing reaches new level in annual 'U.S. News' rankings.

Meet the Class of 2026

Thursday, September 8, 2022
The University of Iowa welcomes another academically accomplished cohort of students this fall.

Iowa is a Fiske Guide Top 10 "Best Buy"

Thursday, July 21, 2022
For the 18th consecutive year, the University of Iowa has been recognized as one of the top values in higher education. 
Dr. Barbara Wilson, President

Introducing Iowa's 22nd President

Friday, October 8, 2021
A Midwesterner at heart, the University of Iowa’s 22nd President brings a unique set of skills and experiences to make a lasting impact on campus and around the state.
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Meet the Class of 2025

Tuesday, September 28, 2021
The University of Iowa welcomes the most academically accomplished class in its history for the fifth year in a row.