Articles from November 2026

The ground-floor commons of the Voxman Music Building, featuring a large X-shaped concrete structural beam, a string-light fixture, a high-top seating area near a magenta-walled alcove, and black lounge seating with a music stand in the foreground.

Three UI campus creative buildings celebrate 10 years

Friday, November 6, 2026
In the fall of 2016, Hancher Auditorium, the Voxman Music Building, and the Visual Arts Building opened their doors.
University of Iowa faculty member Nicole Esposito plays the flute in Tukiye.

Viewing the world through Hawkeye eyes

Thursday, November 5, 2026
Hundreds of photographs submitted by University of Iowa students, faculty, staff, and international scholars are helping tell the story of international education at Iowa. The photo contest winners included many music students.
A student plays a grand piano in a glass-walled public lobby, with a sign reading “Piano Players Welcome!” beside her and another piano visible in the background.

Project Art strikes a chord at the University of Iowa

Wednesday, November 4, 2026
The UIHC staff orchestra disbanded because of COVID-19 pandemic regulations and was never brought back. But just over a year ago, Project Art initiated a new program to bring piano music back.
Scott Icenogle at the University of Iowa's 10th Anniversary Celebration for the Voxman Music Building.

CLAS and the Department of Music celebrate during Homecoming 2026

Tuesday, November 3, 2026
From alumnus Samuel D. Hunter serving as Grand Marshal to the Voxman Music Building celebrating its 10th anniversary with an original composition by alumnus Scott Icenogle, this year's Homecoming was filled with CLAS pride.
The University of Iowa campus on a sunny day.

CLAS Teaching Excellence Showcase highlights faculty approaches to AI in education

Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Faculty from across the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS), including associate professor of music Jean-François Charles, shared strategies for adapting classroom assignments in the age of artificial intelligence (AI) while celebrating excellence in teaching.