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January 5, 2026 - January 7, 2026
Hawkeyes at Home: Behind the Scenes at the University of Iowa
12:00 pm - 12:10 pm (CST)
Where: Online Event
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The University of Iowa´s video series debuts three fresh mini-features - each just four minutes long - delivering behind-the-scenes access to some of Iowa´s most fascinating innovations and spaces.

  • Driving Research for Safer Roads (Streaming begins at noon CST on Monday, Jan. 5)
    Explore Iowa´s cutting-edge driving research and how it´s shaping the future of road safety.

  • Hidden Gems of University Libraries (Streaming begins noon CST Tuesday, Jan. 6)
    Discover the unexpected treasures and stories tucked away in Iowa´s library system.

  • Inside Iowa´s Surgical Simulation Labs (Streaming begins noon CST Wednesday, Jan. 7)
    Go behind the scenes of UI Health Care´s innovative training spaces for future surgeons.

Sign up here to receive a reminder ahead of the video debuts. Stream for free from your living room, or wherever you like to tune in, and let Hawkeyes at Home bring these fascinating stories to you.

Contact: Tegan Donahue 319-467-3393

Departments: Special Collections, Carver College of Medicine Research, College of Engineering, University Libraries

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January 16, 2026
Write Now Flash Writing Contest
4:00 pm (CST)
Where: Online Event
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Mark your calendars for the UI Alumni and Friends Flash Writing Contest!
This free, online short story competition is timed and open to a variety of age groups-including a new category for current University of Iowa students! You don´t need to be an Iowa Writers´ Workshop graduate or a published author to join in the fun.

The contest categories are:

  • Grades 3 & 4

  • Grades 5 & 6

  • Grades 7 & 8

  • Grades 9-12

  • Current University of Iowa Students

  • Adult, University of Iowa Alumni

  • Adult, Friends of the University

We´ll provide a genre, character, and object to incorporate into your story. You´ll have 48 hours and 1,000 words to craft your tale.

Contest Dates: January 16-18
Check the contest website on Friday, Jan. 16, at 4 p.m. CST, for complete details and your selection of writing prompts.

The top entry in each category will be featured on the UI Flash Writing Contest website and receive an Iowa-themed writing prize pack!

Questions? Visit Write Now - Flash Writing Contest | University of Iowa Center for Advancement or contact Tegan Donahue at tegan.donahue@foriowa.org.

Contact: Tegan Donahue 319-467-3393

Departments: Center for Advancement

January 22, 2026
Scottsdale Together Hawkeyes Tour
7:00 pm - 7:00 pm (CST)
Where: 7600 E. Gainey Club Dr., Scottsdale, AZ US 85258
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Together, Hawkeyes continue to blaze new trails and fuel discoveries. This fall, we are headed to Scottsdale-and we hope you will join us for a special night celebrating all things black and gold.

You´ll gain insights into the Together Hawkeyes campaign and plans to expand programming to support student success. You´ll also learn about other university happenings as you hear from:

  • Barbara Wilson, University of Iowa president

  • Lynette Marshall, UI Center for Advancement president and CEO

You´ll also have a chance to go back to class for engaging sessions with Christian Pettker, department executive officer and the Jennifer R. Niebyl Chair in the UI Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Tyler Bell, Provost AI Fellow and associate professor in the UI Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Together Hawkeyes Tour and Educational Series
Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026
3:30-5 p.m. Educational Series
5-7 p.m. Reception | Program at 6 p.m.

We hope to see you in Scottsdale!

Hors d´oeuvres and a hosted bar will be provided.

Contact: Sevanah Thomas 319-467-3563

Departments: Center for Advancement

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December 5, 2025 - December 4, 2026
Art & Write Night
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (CST)
Where: 39-53 East Jefferson Street, Iowa City, IA US 52240
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Join the long, rich, historical tradition of artists creating in our spaces.

Professional, aspiring, and amateur artists alike, make our museum your muse. The return of this popular program series welcomes guests into the Museum of Natural History's magical gallery spaces after-hours to work on sketching or writing projects with other campus and community artists.

Tell a friend, grab a notebook, and join us on the first Friday of each month. We'll provide a new inspo prompt for each session and will sometimes move about the Museum but we'll always start in Bird Hall on the third Floor of Macbride Hall. Join anytime between 6-8 p.m. and feel free to participate in a themed creation challenge or work on your own project with our exhibits as inspiration. We'll save the last 15-30 minutes of each session to share what we've been working on, connecting with others (optional, of course!).

Please note, the Museum is typically closed during this time, meaning the main entrance to Iowa Hall (atop the large staircase outside on the east side of Macbride Hall) will be closed and locked. All other building doors will be open, offering access to the Ground Floor of Macbride Hall, restrooms, stairs and elevator to the third floor galleries where this program takes place. Bird Hall is located on the third floor of Macbride Hall and can be reached by stairs or by taking the elevator to the third floor of the building.

Special thanks to Blick Art Materials for supplying extra art materials. Make sure to check in with us in Bird Hall to check out a variety of special art tools and supplies.

Contact: Jessica Smith 319-335-3591

Departments: Department of Biology, Department of English, Division of Interdisciplinary Programs, Iowa Writers' Workshop, Iowa Youth Writing Project, Leadership and Engagement, Magid Center for Writing, School of Art, Art History, and Design, Museum of Natural History

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February 14, 2026
Application Deadline: Obermann International Fellowships (Fall 2026)
All Day ()
Where: 111 Church Street, Iowa City, IA US 52245
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The UI Obermann Center for Advanced studies is accepting applications for Fall 2026 Obermann International Fellowships. This program offers dedicated space, time, and funding for interdisciplinary scholars to collaborate on innovative research at the University of Iowa. Up to eight international fellowships will be granted every academic year. Applicants must be active researchers at an accredited institution of higher learning outside of the United States or independent researchers/artists with a track record of excellence based outside of the U.S. Their area of research must have a direct equivalent at the University of Iowa. 

Obermann International Fellows will receive:

  • A $3,000 stipend to help defray the cost of travel and lodging

  • University of Iowa health insurance coverage for the duration of the fellowship

  • Office space at the Obermann Center for Advanced Studies

  • Temporary University of Iowa affiliation, including access to UI libraries

  • Structured opportunities for scholarly exchange (seminars, lectures, introduction to UI researchers, etc.)

  • An official letter of invitation for institutional and visa purposes

  • Information about accommodations and other practical needs

Read more about the program and application process at https://obermann.uiowa.edu/obermann-international-fellowships. Applications for the Fall 2026 semester are due February 14, 2026.

Obermann International Fellowships are funded by the University of Iowa's Obermann Center for Advanced Studies with generous additional support from International Programs.

Contact: Erin Hackathorn 319-335-4034

Departments: Obermann Center, Center for Advancement, International Programs, International Writing Program, Office of the Vice President for Research, Department of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures, and Cultures

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April 18, 2026
Alumni Day 2026
All Day ()
Where: 1 Park Road, Iowa City, IA US 52242
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Return to campus for a day made just for Iowa alumni! Reconnect with classmates, relive campus memories, and celebrate your black and gold pride with Hawkeyes from every generation.

Build your own schedule-from campus tours and inspiring talks to laid-back gatherings and behind-the-scenes experiences.

Mark your calendar and join fellow Hawkeyes for an unforgettable day!

Contact: Kate Sojka 319-467-3884

Departments: Carver College of Medicine, Center for Advancement, College of Law, College of Pharmacy, College of Public Health, Medicine Alumni

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Remembering Henry B. Tippie: A Visionary Entrepreneur

During his lifetime, Henry B. Tippie traveled from the fields of Iowa to the world of Wall Street, thanks to his commitment to hard work, integrity, and generosity?and to his University of Iowa degree. Tippie (49BSC) died on February 20. He was 95. The successful entrepreneur, who helped transform a small communications company into a corporate powerhouse, once said, "I felt that if I could ever get in a position where I could give some assistance to those in need of a University of Iowa education, then I would try to do something as repayment." And he remained a man of his word. Tippie made his first donation to the university in 1953, and that $5 gift for the Chester F. Phillips Scholarship Fund sparked decades of loyal giving to Iowa. Throughout the years, he and his wife, Patricia, supported a wide range of programs benefiting UI students and faculty. During the campaign to raise funds for the business building, Tippie supported a 175-seat auditorium, a student lounge, and Pat's Diner?named in honor of Patricia. In 1999, he made a pledge to the University of Iowa, which was, at the time, the largest single gift from an individual in the university's history. In recognition of the Tippies' generous support, Iowa renamed its business college as the Henry B. Tippie College of Business, marking the first time that a UI academic division was named in honor of an individual. Though he was best known for this historic gift, the savvy businessman "repaid" his alma mater time and again, through gifts of leadership, service, and private support. Before attending the University of Iowa on the GI Bill, Tippie enlisted in the service at age 17 and reported for duty at Camp Dodge on June 5, 1944, the day before D-Day. He deployed to the Pacific the following year, just as the war was coming to a close. A staff sergeant, Tippie primarily served as chief clerk for medical administration at the 20th Air Force's headquarters on the island of Guam during his 27 months in uniform. Once he'd finished his time in the service and completed his UI degree, Tippie began his professional career as a junior accountant in the Des Moines area. He passed the CPA exam in 1951 and was a member of the Iowa Society of CPAs and the American Institute of CPAs for more than 50 years. Tippie joined Rollins, then a Delaware-based communications firm, as its controller in 1953. His business acumen helped Rollins acquire the pest-control company Orkin in 1964. That deal, which became a Harvard Business School case study, represented one of the first leveraged buyouts in U.S. history of a major corporation by a small company. Even after his official retirement, Tippie remained active as the lead director of Rollins, which has more than 700 pest control operations in 55 countries. He went to the office every day and attended quarterly board meetings in Atlanta or Delaware. He also made regular visits to the UI Henry B. Tippie College of Business, where he would drop in on classes, talk with those who held his endowed faculty positions and scholarships, and speak to the students managing real-world investments through the Henry Fund. "I don't give advice, but I do make comments about how I approach things," Tippie said of his visits. "The students look forward to it, and I do, too. I'd like to think we learn from each other." Tippie was an original member of the college's board of visitors (now the Tippie Advisory Board), and he was a lifetime honorary director of the University of Iowa Foundation (now the University of Iowa Center for Advancement). In addition, Tippie was a member of the national campaign committee for Iowa Endowment 2000; he served on the steering committee for the UI's successful $1 billion Good. Better. Best. Iowa campaign; and he and Patricia were honorary co-chairs of the $1.9 billion For Iowa. Forever More. campaign. In 2014, he also helped establish the Tippie Society to recognize those who make an extraordinary impact on the college by giving $1 million or more. He and Patricia created a matching challenge that, by the time the university's comprehensive campaign ended in 2016, resulted in $30 million in gifts to the college. And as of fiscal year 2021, the couple had provided more than 900 scholarship awards for UI students. Tippie was fascinated by sports, and his love of athletics always included the Iowa Hawkeyes. He and Patricia created a number of endowed scholarships for student-athletes, and they also made a naming gift for the Tippie All-American Room in the Stew and LeNore Hansen Football Performance Center. In 2017, they established the Henry B. and Patricia B. Tippie Director of Athletics Chair, the first endowed position in the UI Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. For his numerous contributions, Tippie received the University of Iowa's Distinguished Service Alumni Award, the Hancher Finkbine Medallion, and the Outstanding Accounting Alumni Award. In 1996, he was a recipient of the nationally prestigious Horatio Alger Award. In 2009, the University of Iowa awarded him an Honorary Doctorate of Letters in recognition of his many accomplishments and contributions, and he was named Hawk of the Year in 2013. Tippie was born on a dairy farm near Belle Plaine, Iowa, on January 5, 1927. From the time he was a toddler, he helped with the business, learning to milk cows and accompanying his father on deliveries. He went to the same one-room schoolhouse that his father had attended through the eighth grade, and when Tippie turned 11, his family began raising pigs and cattle. Even as an adult, Tippie remained connected to the land. For many years, he and Patricia owned a 33,000-acre ranch in Limestone County, Texas, and lived in Austin. "Henry was equally comfortable in a tuxedo in New York City and blue jeans in Waco," says Gary Fethke, a professor emeritus and former Tippie College dean who also served as interim president of the University of Iowa from 2006-2007. "He could relate to everyone from CEOs and university presidents to janitors. He knew how to take risks and invest aggressively, and he knew when to be humble." Such traits helped define the lengthy career of a successful businessman, leader, and volunteer, who, in Margaret Kirk's biography, An Iowa Farm Boy on Detour, credited much of his success to the University of Iowa: "When I was in college, I was a total unknown. And when I got out of there, I had a foundation that would prepare me for things ahead...I am the recipient of somebody giving me a chance." Tippie remained grateful for such opportunities throughout his life. As author May K. Cobb wrote in the Tippie biography, Just the Facts: The First 76 Years (and Still Counting) of Henry B. Tippie, "Henry gives back because he feels in his heart it is the right thing to do...the myriad of gifts he has passed on, more than anything else, represents what Henry stands for: You live your life, and you walk this earth in order to make it a better place." Visit the Henry B. Tippie College of Business tribute page to learn more about his life and contributions to the University of Iowa.

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