Federal student loan rules are changing on July 1, 2026. These changes will affect which loan programs are available to graduate and professional students, and how much students can borrow.

Caroline Powell, an Agricultural Safety and Health Master of Science candidate, is studying people's understanding of cancer in Iowa.

Graduate Research Assistant Jacob Payne is developing an X-ray telescope prototype that uses stars for spacecraft navigation

After serving in an interim role since July 2025, Saba Rasheed Ali, PhD, was named dean of the University of Iowa Graduate College and associate provost for graduate and professional education in January. Ali, a faculty member in the College of Education since 2003, has been recognized across campus for both her research and her leadership. As she finishes her first year, she is committed to a student-centered and collaborative approach to her work.

The unique experiences of graduate students mean they often need tailored support systems. To meet this need, University Counseling Services (UCS) offers a Graduate, Professional, and Postdoctoral Student therapy group.

UI postdoc Maddie Mocchi’s research examines the pupil as an indicator of depression severity.

Doctoral student Winter Philibert analyzes the physical properties of mucus and how the lungs clean themselves using cilia in both healthy and diseased models. 

MFA students studying book arts, theatre arts, and nonfiction writing have benefitted from receiving the Iowa Arts Fellowship.

Gawain Williams investigates how health systems and policies influence prostate cancer screening, treatment, and outcomes.