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Stefan Schoeberlein

Science and humanities intersect in award-winning dissertation

Monday, December 23, 2019
Stefan Schöberlein examines how the emerging study of the brain impacted literature in the nineteenth century.
Jacob Herrmann

Montgomery Prize winner fascinated by lung research

Monday, December 23, 2019
Jacob Herrmann's award-winning dissertation dealt with optimizing mechanical ventilation, a necessary life support intervention.
Lynn Nakad

UI grad student researches virtual reality to help chronic and acute pain

Monday, December 16, 2019
Lynn Nakad, a UI PhD nursing student researches the effects of virtual reality as a treatment for pain management.
Dwain Coleman

UI grad student sheds light on the history of black Iowans in the state

Thursday, November 21, 2019
Coleman's award-winning master's thesis focused on how African-American soldiers built a unique community in Newton following the Civil War.
Julia Lucas walked this path on her three-state journey.

UI grad student follows in her ancestor's footsteps

Thursday, November 21, 2019
Thanks to her MFA Summer Fellowship, Julia Lucas decided to retrace her ancestor's 400 mile trek from Tennessee to Arkansas.
Karen Carcia

Carcia receives prestigious emerging educator award

Monday, October 21, 2019
Center for the Book adjunct assistant professor stands out for her singular training and expertise. She is an experienced letterpress printer and an acclaimed published poet.

Iowa alum finds own career path

Thursday, September 12, 2019
Industry scientist advises UI graduate students to consider what they want to gain from attending graduate school and/or accepting a postdoctoral position.
Dean John Keller

Grad College chosen to participate in national initiative

Thursday, September 12, 2019
The University of Iowa is part of an AAU PhD Education Initiative that aims to change the culture surrounding doctoral education.
Ana-Maria Racila

UI grad students earn AAUW Dissertation Fellowships

Friday, August 23, 2019
Banu Gumusoglu and Ana-Monica Racila became the first two UI graduate students to win this fellowship in the same year since 2006-2007.
Diana Sproles shares a laugh with her SROP students.

Sproles leaves lasting impact on her students

Thursday, August 22, 2019
Graduate College staff member gave valuable support and guidance to underrepresented students over 30-plus years.