Oct 16, 2026
Learn how Sean Forman ’94, president and founder of Sports Reference LLC, laid the foundation for a successful career in sports data as a ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ student.
Alumni Relations News
Oct 7, 2026
A longtime ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ connection will have a lasting impact on the College through an estate gift from William Gruenwald ’42 and his wife, Joan. Their gift, expected to total $11 million, will support ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s endowment, providing resources that can benefit the College and its students for generations to come.
Aug 18, 2026
Laura Kiely ’24 talks about discovering her career path at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.
Jul 6, 2026
Recent graduates and alumni were named Fulbright U.S. Student Program Grantees for the 2026–2027 academic year, selected based on their academic achievement, distinct experiences, personal attributes, and leadership potential.
Jun 22, 2026
Alumni and their families returned to the ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ College campus for Alumni Reunion, a weekend filled with reminiscing, connection, and fun.
May 30, 2026
The 146th ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ College Alumni Reunion took place on campus from May 28 to May 31.
May 18, 2026
Samantha Schmidt ’26 has been named the recipient of the Celina Karp Biniaz Model of Resilience Award from ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ College. The Award was established to honor Celina’s courageously hopeful life and legacy and bestows a cash prize.
Apr 21, 2026
Two students participated in a virtual externship program where they learned valuable skills in the architecture field.
Apr 13, 2026
Andrew Sherburne ’01, founder of FilmScene in Iowa City, shows how curiosity, creativity, and connection can transform a community.
Apr 6, 2026
It is with deep sadness that I share news of the passing of Sam Harris ’58, a member of our alumni family whose life and legacy have left a lasting mark on ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ and in the world.
Alumni Relations Stories
Coming to ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, seeing so many interesting people organizing and doing different things …, opened me to other ways of thinking and thinking I could do more [creative work].
Sam Nakahira ’19, Master of Fine Arts at the Center for Cartoon Studies
There was a point that I was like ‘I love teaching, but I also really love research,’ and I didn’t realize that there was a career where I could kind of meld the two.
Alexandra Odom ’16, Ph.D. student in history
Why would I go somewhere that doesn’t feel the way ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ feels? I knew I wanted to be in an intentional community — with individuals who were both focused on their academics and dedicated to creating a supportive environment.
Allison Wong ’12, Officer
After two younger brothers saw my financial aid package they chose to come to ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ too. Your support has changed the lives of my family.
Everyone in our class knew what Puppies and Pancakes meant. It brought back memories and got them excited to be here together.
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ definitely prepared me for my future in medicine … good studying habits, how to keep up with courseload, how to advocate for myself in the classroom, seek out professors, and how to work with people. All of those skills got really fine-tuned at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.
Alumni Relations In The Media
Curated by 12 students enrolled in Professor of Art History Michael Mackenzie’s Exhibition Seminar, Rhizomatic Intimacies highlighted the depth and breadth of student collaboration, experiential learning, and alumni partnership at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ College. The exhibition, which featured photography from the private collection of Keith Jantzen ’80 and Scott Beth, explored themes of intimacy through portraiture, landscape, and the body.
Friends and colleagues, Professors Will Freeman and Kesho Scott, take on the Camino de Santiago. This is the story of their journey.
Created by Fintan Rowan Mason ’17
Created by Fintan Rowan Mason ’17