The University of Iowa has begun the next phase of developing its 2027–32 Strategic Plan, building on progress made through the current plan and input gathered from the university community. An executive planning team has been formed to guide development of the plan, while the current strategic plan work groups and three new goal-based planning teams will propose priorities related to the university’s core missions of teaching, research, and service.

The UI’s new water tower is hard to miss. Located near Kinnick Stadium and UI Health Care University campus, the distinctive standpipe rises about 138 feet — roughly the height of a 13-story building — and has become a new campus landmark. Learn more about why the new, larger water tower was needed.

The University of Iowa has begun a national search for its next chief financial officer, who will serve as the university's senior financial strategist and report directly to the president. The search follows last month’s announcement by current vice president and CFO Terry Johnson that he will retire in April after 33 years at the university. Read more about the search committee and the elevated CFO role.

The new Health Sciences Academic Building brings three University of Iowa programs together in a state-of-the-art facility designed to support learning, research, clinical care, and collaboration. The building provides expanded spaces and new technology as the programs continue to grow and serve students and communities across Iowa and beyond.

Seven major construction and renovation projects across the University of Iowa campus continued to make progress over the summer. The updates include new academic spaces, student gathering areas, facility expansions, and renovations that will continue throughout the fall and into future semesters.