Distinguished Alumni Award Winner Profile


Dr. Lois Austin 31BS, 31GN

1967 Service Award

Dr. Lois Austin, Pittsburgh, Pa., president of the national League for Nursing. Dr. Austin is a 1931 nursing graduate of the U of I and during her two terms as president of the National League for Nursing she has been recognized for outstanding national service and leadership in the fields of nursing education and service.


About Distinguished Alumni Awards

Since 1963, the University of Iowa has annually recognized accomplished alumni and friends with Distinguished Alumni Awards. Awards are presented in seven categories: Achievement, Service, Hickerson Recognition, Faculty, Staff, Recent Graduate, and Friend of the University.


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