Assistant professor Helen Lillie examines how stories can encourage disease prevention—and how conversations can help people navigate health challenges.

Dana Thomann, University of Iowa associate professor of instruction in Rhetoric, has been named the 2026 Hudson Prize winner for her story collection, Erratics.

University of Iowa students took an ambitious art-and-science course into the field in Iceland, where high-altitude balloon launches tested their technical skills, creative instincts, and ability to work across disciplines in unpredictable conditions.

Sylvia Mikucki-Enyart researches how families communicate through life’s expected and unexpected transitions.

Backed by country music stars, alumnus Nickolas Rhodes builds upon an outdoor media brand’s ecosystem - while still traveling back to Iowa City for football games.

Eleven undergraduate students participate in internships abroad in summer 2026, thanks to support from the Dr. Ken Magid Scholarship. The fund was established by the late Linda Baker (BA English ’68) in memory of her former mentor, author and child behaviorist Dr. Kenneth Magid.

The Communication Studies program blends creativity, hands-on learning, and career exploration to prepare students for opportunities in a variety of professional fields.