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Read stories of Hawkeyes making a difference in Iowa and around the world.

Get involved and join the University of Iowa community. Choose from a variety of programs, events, and groups—on campus and off—to fit your Hawkeye experience.

Your gift to the University of Iowa makes a difference. By giving to your Iowa passion, you help change the lives of our students, our community, and the world.

The University of Iowa Center for Advancement helps UI friends and alumni stay connected, get involved, and give back.

The UI 48-Hour Flash Writing Contest is officially closed.

Thank you to everyone who participated in the UI 48-Hour Flash Writing Contest. We are currently narrowing down the entries to seven winners (one from each age category), whose stories will be posted on the contest website on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, at 9 a.m. CST.

Still have the writing bug?

Keep your creative juices flowing by exploring these University of Iowa literary resources.

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For questions, email write.now@foriowa.org.

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