Since 1963, the UI has recognized its world-changing exemplars with the Distinguished Alumni Awards.

• 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 candidate Sayyod Mirzomurodov earns first prize in clarinet

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.

Piano Professor Ksenia Nosikova is among nine faculty members nominated by their colleagues to receive the prestigious annual award from the college.

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.

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