Chris Parker, manager, Facilities Management, and Courtenay Villhauer, F&O HR, were recently recognized with Staff Appreciation Awards at the 2026 Faculty and Staff Awards in May.

Over 500 students and staff at the University of Iowa and members in the Iowa City community came together to plant 2,000 seedlings for a Miyawaki Forest on April 24 and 25 in front of the UI College of Public Health building, after planting the state’s largest Miyawaki Forest in 2025.

The University of Iowa sought Iowa Board of Regents approval for construction and expansion of multiple UI Health Care facilities. Projects include a $7 million new facility for the UI’s Grounds Department and a $24 million expansion of the North Liberty Medical Center.