Federal student loan rules are changing on July 1, 2026. These changes will affect which loan programs are available to graduate and professional students, and how much students can borrow.

As the International Writing Program (IWP) approaches its seventh decade, new director Cate Dicharry sees opportunity in the program’s next chapter. Since she stepped into the director role in January 2026 amidst funding uncertainty, she has set out to reimagine the program’s role on the University of Iowa campus and in the broader community.

With the nation’s 250th anniversary approaching, UICB faculty shared how they were chosen in 1999 to design and produce a special paper built to preserve the Charters of Freedom in Washington, D.C.

Doctoral and masters commencements photo gallery

Caroline Powell, an Agricultural Safety and Health Master of Science candidate, is studying people's understanding of cancer in Iowa.

Graduate Research Assistant Jacob Payne is developing an X-ray telescope prototype that uses stars for spacecraft navigation

After serving in an interim role since July 2025, Saba Rasheed Ali, PhD, was named dean of the University of Iowa Graduate College and associate provost for graduate and professional education in January. Ali, a faculty member in the College of Education since 2003, has been recognized across campus for both her research and her leadership. As she finishes her first year, she is committed to a student-centered and collaborative approach to her work.

The unique experiences of graduate students mean they often need tailored support systems. To meet this need, University Counseling Services (UCS) offers a Graduate, Professional, and Postdoctoral Student therapy group.

UI postdoc Maddie Mocchi’s research examines the pupil as an indicator of depression severity.