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ALUMNI DAY 2026

Saturday, April 18

Get Ready to Return to Campus!

Join Hawkeyes from every generation for Alumni Day 2026—a weekend packed with connection, celebration, and black-and-gold pride. Reconnect with classmates, relive favorite memories, and see how far the University of Iowa has come.

Take a guided campus tour, hear from inspiring speakers, and go behind the scenes to discover what's new and what's next at Iowa.

Build your own Alumni Day experience! Whether you're here for nostalgia, networking, or simply soaking in campus life, you'll choose the events and activities that match your interests—from thought-provoking sessions to laid-back social gatherings.

Registration opens February 2026—check back for details!

Your Alumni Day experience will be packed with memorable moments.


Here's a preview of what's in store:

Check-in

Start your weekend at the Levitt Center on April 17 or 18! Pick up your Alumni Day swag and exclusive alumni button—your all-access pass to events and discounts all weekend long. Snap a spirited photo, meet up with friends, and kick off the celebration in true Hawkeye style.

Mini Medical School

Join University of Iowa Health Care experts for "Beyond the Bump: The Latest in Maternal, Fetal, and Neonatal Medicine." Learn how Iowa researchers are driving innovations in maternity care and neonatal medicine to improve lives across the state.

Alumni Address

Don't miss this special opportunity to hear from UI President Barbara J. Wilson as she shares updates on campus priorities, new initiatives, and the exciting direction of the university. It's a great chance to connect, reflect, and feel inspired about Iowa's future.

Service of Remembrance

Come together to honor the lives and legacies of Hawkeyes we've lost. This heartfelt service provides a meaningful moment of reflection, gratitude, and connection within our alumni community.

More events coming soon!

Check back in February for the full Alumni Day schedule and additional activities.

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NOTICE: The University of Iowa Center for Advancement is an operational name for the State University of Iowa Foundation, an independent, Iowa nonprofit corporation organized as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, publicly supported charitable entity that works to advance the University of Iowa. Please review its full disclosure statement.

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