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Celebrating Iowa’s spring 2026 graduates
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This spring, more than 6,100 University of Iowa undergraduate, graduate, and professional students will earn degrees. As the latest cohort of Hawkeyes prepares to graduate, we celebrate their accomplishments. Check out these senior profiles and facts about the Class of 2026.
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Support our newest class of graduates as they complete their time at Iowa. Mark your calendars for spring commencement ceremonies, which begin Thursday, May 14. Find a roundup of time, location, and speakers for each ceremony.
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Two University of Iowa alumni won 2026 Pulitzer Prizes, and two more were named finalists — joining a distinguished list of more than 40 Iowa-affiliated Pulitzer winners. Read more about this year’s winners and how the awards are a testament to Iowa’s legacy as the "Writing University."
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The University of Iowa’s reSPARC initiative is moving into the implementation phase. This follows nearly a year of cross-campus collaboration to generate ideas to strengthen the university’s financial future. Read more about the new, simpler structure that will be aligned with the broader implementation of the university’s strategic plan.
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This fall, renovations to Quad Green will turn the space between the College of Pharmacy Building and Hillcrest Residence Hall into a spot for students to spend time outdoors. The area will feature a pavilion with outdoor furniture, two pickleball courts, a basketball court, and new sidewalks. Plans are also in place to preserve an American hackberry tree estimated to be more than 100 years old.
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Mother’s Day can bring a wide range of emotions depending on where you are in life, from actively parenting, supporting multiple mother figures, to remembering loved ones. Sylvia Mikucki-Enyart, UI associate professor of communication studies, offers perspective on navigating expectations, family dynamics, and the evolving roles that shape how the holiday is experienced.
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Gratitude can be a simple, steady way to reframe challenges and reconnect with what matters. By noticing small moments, expressing appreciation, and building daily habits, you can strengthen resilience and well-being at work and beyond. Explore practical ways to make gratitude a more intentional part of your routine.
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In the know: More news, information, and resources
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- Check Cambus schedules for summer: Cambus will operate summer service May 16 through Aug. 21. There is no service on May 25 and July 3–4. During the summer, service frequency is reduced on some routes, and service after 8:45 p.m. is provided by the On-Demand Shuttle.
- Join a summer Obermann Center writing group: Obermann Writing Groups offer UI artists, scholars, and researchers working on an academic writing project a dedicated time, space, and community for the practice of writing. Apply by 5 p.m. Friday, May 22.
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