Hawkeye Pride


Hawkeye Pride Alumni Network serves as a supportive and professional network for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and allied (LGBTQ+) alumni. This group will foster a sense of pride in and commitment to the University of Iowa; provide educational resources on LGBTQ+ issues; offer networking and social events; and support current LGBTQ+ students at Iowa.

Our Leadership

The Hawkeye Pride community will represent the broad diversity of all Hawkeyes across various departmental affiliations, class years, geographies, and personal and professional backgrounds. Its membership will span the United States and beyond.

To serve on the leadership board, you must:

  • Be an exemplar of ideal engagement for our constituents and current students
  • Promote alumni engagement through social, educational, and philanthropic initiatives and programs
  • Attend full board meetings and participate in committees and other board projects between regular meetings.
  • Serve a three-year term.

Pride Alliance Center

Part of the mission of Hawkeye Pride is to support current students. The Pride Alliance Center, known by many students as the “Pride House,” provides a supportive and inclusive environment. It also hosts programs that empower students, faculty, staff, and community members to excel in academic endeavors, experience diversity, engage in activism, make positive choices, and serve their community.

Queer After College

Queer After College is a mentor program in which LGBTQ+ University of Iowa alumni connect with and support current LGBTQ+ students as they move through their academic program and toward graduation. As an outcome of this program, students will feel more prepared to:

  • Find an affirming job that supports their LGBTQ identity
  • Build queer community after college
  • Connect academic goals and experiences with career goals

This program, in partnership with the Pride Alliance Center and the Hawkeye Pride Alumni Network, is always looking for alums who want to get involved and be mentors!

Stay Connected

Sign up for updates to stay in touch with fellow Hawkeyes, or share your updated contact information so you never miss an upcoming newsletter or email.

Follow us on Instagram and join our LinkedIn and Facebook groups.

For more information, email alumni.engagement@foriowa.org or call 319-335-3305. To learn more about other ways to get involved with the University of Iowa, check out additional Iowa Alumni Networks.

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