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Graduate colleges and programs among the top 25 in the nation, 2026 U.S. News & World Report

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National winners of the CGS/University Microfilms International Distinguished Dissertation Award

“Overall, the welcoming and collegial environment, combined with the strong interdisciplinary mentorship and research opportunities, made the University of Iowa an ideal place to further develop my research.”

Farnoosh Shemirani, postdoctoral scholar

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“I was drawn to the University of Iowa because of its remarkable dual degree program. Because this is a long training path, I wanted to join a program that would support me throughout the entire process.”

Ellen Voigt, MD/PhD student

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Events

Discovering the Treasures of Dimitri Mitropoulos’s Music Library | Lecture by Gabryel Smith

Thursday, April 23, 2026 1:00pm to 2:00pm

University of Iowa Main Library

Join Gabryel Smith, director of archives and exhibitions for the New York Philharmonic, for a lecture exploring the musical contributions of powerhouse conductor Dimitri Mitropoulos. This event is part of programming for the Main Library Gallery’s spring 2026 exhibition, Orchestrating Community: The Public Service of Iowa Conductor James Dixon.

About the lecture:
Mitropoulos commanded the world’s top podiums in the golden era of orchestral music that was the mid-20th century United States. Music...

Iowa Institute of Human Genetics Bioinformatics

Friday, April 24, 2026 11:00am to 12:00pm

Medical Education Research Facility

Michael Chimenti, PhD, Director, Bioinformatics Division, Iowa Institute of Human Genetics (IIHG), Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa will present.

Michael is the Director of the IIHG Bioinformatics Division. He is focused on staying current with developments in bioinformatics and computational biology to anticipate and respond to the changing analysis needs of the University of Iowa research community.

Colloquium - "Computing for Recovery: How Computer Science Can Help People Reclaim Their Lives"

Friday, April 24, 2026 3:30pm to 4:30pm

Schaeffer Hall

We welcome Lana Yarosh, Ph.D., from the University of Minnesota who will share over a decade of research designing technologies with people in recovery from substance use disorders.

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