As the university advances plans for a new, state-of-the-art Cancer Research Building, leaders say the facility will pave the way for significant discoveries to be made at the University of Iowa.

The new Hawkeye Parking Ramp is nearly complete and will open for hourly use the week of March 24. The facility, located north of Kinnick Stadium and connected by sky walk to University of Iowa Health Care, is the latest addition to west side parking, adding 983 spaces.

Finance and Operations celebrated National Employee Appreciation Day on March 7 by honoring seven outstanding F&O employees nominated by leadership for their excellence in the workplace. Employees were also encouraged to nominate their fellow colleagues and coworkers for their hard work and dedication across the organization.

In honor of National Employee Appreciation Day on March 7, 2025, seven individuals were nominated by their senior leaders as examples of the many employees who exemplify excellence in the workplace across the Finance and Operations organization. Thank you, F&O, for remaining dedicated to serving our community of students, faculty, and beyond, with the highest level of pride and customer service. We appreciate all that you do!

Campus Safety is excited to announce that campus guests can now sign up to receive emergency notifications (also known as Hawk Alerts) on a limited basis during their next visit to the University of Iowa. Whether visitors are attending a Hawkeye Visit Day, summer camp, athletic event, medical appointment, conference, or other activity, they are encouraged to opt-in to receive Hawk Alert text messages for the duration of their stay.

Using a commercial oven and mixer in his home kitchen, Josh Smith, Custodial Training Specialist, has been spreading sugary joy to UI staff for years. His cookies have been the stuff of legend in FM for years, and now their fame has caught the attention of Iowa Now.

The University of Iowa continues to push forward with several projects that are part of its 10-year facilities master plan, a key component of which is a new patient care tower on UI Health Care’s university campus. To make space for the tower to be built, several enabling projects are underway now.

Have you ever wondered about how a large state organization such as the University of Iowa operates? This short video gives you an overview of the university’s budget, its primary funding sources, and how funding has changed over time.

With winter weather returning to Iowa City, it’s important for the campus community to get reacquainted with the University of Iowa’s Extreme Weather Plan.

Brian McClatchey has announced his plans to retire in January 2025. As Cambus manager, he has guided Cambus through many transitions into an outstanding public transit service that provides 2.5 million rides each year.