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We understand the power of uniting for a common cause—and our Hawkeye spirit keeps us pushing forward. Now's your chance to join the campaign. Help us ensure a bright future for Iowa's people and programs.

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We're the state of Iowa's flagship university, and we do things the Hawkeye way-collaboratively, persistently, and with an eye toward bettering humanity. This is our moment to fulfill the following historic campaign goals: reach 300,000 alumni and friends, establish 3 million points of connection, and raise $3 billion for Iowa's boldest aspirations.

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Lead the Way

Our students, faculty, and graduates are at the forefront of innovative teaching, research, and practice. Together, we're shaping culture, saving lives, and bettering humanity.

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Fuel Discoveries

At Iowa, we're seeking solutions to some of our planet's most pressing issues. Together, we're sparking curiosity, pursuing breakthroughs, and bringing innovation to life.

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Change Lives

We believe in building a healthier world—and that starts with healthy citizens. Together, we're caring for one another, finding cures, and saving lives.

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Dream Big

There's no place like Iowa, and for generations of Hawkeyes, this is where it all began. Together, we're strengthening our communities, forging meaningful friendships, and mapping out successful futures.

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Lead the Way

With help from the First Gen Hawks program, one student is using her success to inspire those following in her footsteps.

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Fuel Discoveries

University of Iowa College of Pharmacy Dean Jill Kolesar, who holds the Jean M. Schmidt Chair in Drug Discovery, is fueling breakthroughs in the fight against ovarian cancer thanks to a $10 million grant from the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

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Change Lives

WWE superstar and former Iowa football player Ettore "Big E" Ewen (08BA), overcame a mental health crisis thanks to his Hawkeye community. He wants all students to have the support they need.

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Dream Big

A legendary author who died in 1984 continues to shape the literary landscape through the Truman Capote Award for Literary Criticism in Memory of Newton Arvin in the Iowa Writers' Workshop.

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Iowa Alum Big E Gives Mental Health Stigma a Smackdown

WWE star Ettore Ewen opens up about his mental health journey to help UI students.

Dance Marathon at 30: Meet the Lead Dance Partner

Undergraduate Sushma Santhana guides 200 student leaders as the organization's executive director.

Iowa Engineer Builds a Robot Octopus to Explore the Ocean

Inspired by her fascination with sea life, a professor is developing a "softopus" that could help the Navy in its underwater missions.

The Beat Goes On

Margaret Waggoner (46BA, 48MS, 50PhD) loved music. She also had a passion for architecture, history, nuclear physics, teaching, and so much more.

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