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Meet some of our students and find out why Iowa was the right choice for them.Â
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Iowa’s unmatched writing-related resources prepare its graduates for success in many fields. This level of excellence positions Iowa as the best public university for writing and communication.
Undergraduate students at the University of Iowa not only have plentiful opportunities to work alongside faculty researchers, they make important contributions to science.
This fall, more than 1,700 University of Iowa undergraduate, graduate, and professional students will earn degrees. These Hawkeyes have engaged, excelled, and stretched to reach their goals.
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Sunday, March 30, 2025 - 5:00 PM
Voxman Music Building
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Prairie Lights Books
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Old Capitol Museum
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