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Home Eight Over 80 Awards Eight Over 80 Award Winner Mary Louise Petersen

The University of Iowa Eight Over 80 Award

Mary Louise Petersen (51BA, 13LHD)

With a passion for education and community involvement, Petersen served as president of the Iowa Board of Regents and as co-chair of the original Old Capitol restoration. She also led the Hawkeye/Arena Recreation campaign, acts as a lifetime honorary director for the UI Center for Advancement board, supports the UI Stanley Museum of Art, mentors university presidents, and advises UI students.