News & Events

University of Iowa Distinguished Alumna Kathryn M. Edwards

Monday, September 2, 2024

Kathy Edwards is a world-renowned physician, teacher, mentor, and researcher who has made significant contributions to life-saving advances in vaccines. Throughout her career, she has designed and executed clinical trials and educated others on their conduct to ensure the safety and efficacy of vaccines for influenza, pertussis, pneumococcus, and many other pathogens.

University of Iowa Distinguished Alumnus Jon Lensing

Monday, September 2, 2024

Jon Lensing co-founded OpenLoop in 2019, when he was a medical student at the University of Iowa. As CEO of the telehealth company, he has applied his leadership, research, and technology skills to grow the company nationwide with the vision to bring healing anywhere.

University of Iowa Distinguished Alumnus John J. Callaghan

Monday, September 2, 2024

John Callaghan is a leading expert in hip and knee surgery with hundreds of research and grant credits. Driven by a continual pursuit of knowledge at the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Callaghan dedicated himself as a faculty member, volunteer, and role model to make a positive global impact in his field.

UI alum innovating health care delivery in southeast Iowa

Friday, August 2, 2024

Maria Story, MD, has launched two significant programs while working with Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center: one bringing a home hemodialysis option to southeast Iowa for the first time, and one to help primary care physicians follow patients with chronic illness more effectively and efficiently from home.

2024 Award for Service: Barbara L. McAneny, MD, MACP, FASCO

Friday, July 26, 2024

2024 Award for Early Career Achievement: Amber K. Brooks, MD

Friday, July 19, 2024

2024 Award for Achievement: Paul McCray Jr., MD

Friday, July 19, 2024

Paying it forward as a physician assistant

Monday, July 1, 2024

Jenny Stegen got exactly what she needed at the University of Iowa to return home to northeast Iowa and give back to her community — an education in a top-notch physician assistant training program.

Learning to teach, teaching to learn

Friday, June 7, 2024

Two alumni of the college's Teaching Distinction Track shared how making education a priority in their careers has shaped them as physicians and lifelong learners.

Q&A: Lyndsay Harshman

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Pediatric nephrologist Lyndsay Harshman’s goal: Optimizing cognitive and psychosocial outcomes for kidney transplant patients.

Quad Cities Mini Medical School – Beyond the Bump: Latest in Maternal, Fetal, and Neonatal Medicine

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 5:15pm to 7:30pm

St. Ambrose University - Rogalski Center Ball Room

Exploring how maternal, fetal, and neonatal medicine affects everyone’s health

Maternal and fetal medicine isn’t just for babies. Pregnancy and birth outcomes affect everyone’s health. Join us for an educational event to explore the latest from Iowa’s research leaders and how advancements in maternity care and neonatal medicine support critical health needs in our state.

This evening program will help you understand pre-eclampsia, fetal movement monitoring, and how the neonatal immune system...

Quad Cities Mini Medical School – Beyond the Bump: Latest in Maternal, Fetal, and Neonatal Medicine

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 5:15pm to 7:30pm

St. Ambrose University - Rogalski Center Ball Room

Exploring how maternal, fetal, and neonatal medicine affects everyone’s health

This evening program will help you understand pre-eclampsia, fetal movement monitoring, and how the neonatal immune system...

Alumni Day 2026

Saturday, April 18, 2026 (all day)

Levitt Center for University Advancement

Once a Hawkeye, Always a Hawkeye