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Simon Estes

Simon Estes (1986 BM) receives Distinguished Alumni Award

Monday, September 29, 2025
Since 1963, the UI has recognized its world-changing exemplars with the Distinguished Alumni Awards.
Staff and board members of United Way of Johnson and Washington Counties cut the ribbon to dedicate their new office space

Iowa City Organist’s Estate Helps Fortify Area Non-Profits

Friday, September 12, 2025
• When Delbert “Del” Disselhorst (professor of organ in the School of Music, 1970-2008) passed away in 2022, he left a transformative legacy through his estate, providing financial support for 13 area nonprofits. His significant gift to the United Way of Johnson and Washington Counties enabled the organization to purchase permanent office space on the south side of Iowa City as well as supporting technology, branding and program investments to strengthen its future impact. The new office space, named in Del’s honor, was dedicated on September 11, with Dr. Tammie Walker and many other University of Iowa representatives in attendance at the celebration.
DMA student Sayyod Mirzomurodov

Charleston Competition Celebrates 2025 Virtuoso Finalists

Wednesday, June 25, 2025
DMA candidate Sayyod Mirzomurodov earns first prize in clarinet
Jun Le performing at the grand piano in Voxman's Recital Hall

Pianist Duong (Jun) Le awarded the 2025 Peace, Charlie One World Scholarship

International Programs at the University of Iowa is pleased to announce that Duong (Jun) Le, a recent graduate with a Bachelor of Music in piano performance, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Peace, Charlie One World Scholarship.
Ksenis Nosikova in a red blouse, seated at a grand piano

CLAS honors faculty with 2025 teaching and engagement awards

Piano Professor Ksenia Nosikova is among nine faculty members nominated by their colleagues to receive the prestigious annual award from the college.
side-by-side images of John Wombacher and Alix Bushard

Meet the spring 2025 CLAS commencement singers

John Wombacher and Alix Bushard, both fourth-year School of Music students graduating in May, will sing the National Anthem at the start of each CLAS Commencement ceremony.
Lyndsey Scott

Artist Lyndsey Scott weaves freedom and revolution through a unique musical project

Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Grant Wood Fellow Lyndsey Scott helps individuals find themselves again through SONG*LINES, which are singing circles held in different locations around Iowa City