Paid parental leave
More time together: Employees say paid parental leave has supported their growing families during the program's first year.
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News and updates
Turning Wellness Walks into Campus Adventures
Monday, August 31, 2026
Director of Clinical Services in Pharmacy at Medical Center Down and Wellness Ambassador Dawn Whitehill gets creative with liveWELL's annual summer Campus Wellness Scavenger Hunt.
UI earns certification as a recovery friendly workplace
Friday, August 7, 2026
The designation recognizes employers that support a workplace culture where employees feel supported in seeking treatment, maintaining sobriety, and thriving professionally.
Colleagues praise Hawkeyes who 'go the extra mile' at work
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Hawkeye High-Five allows faculty and staff across the university to give a "high-five" to a colleague for their contributions, teamwork, or extra effort.
Paid parental leave gives UI families more time together
Thursday, July 2, 2026
A year after the University of Iowa implemented Iowa Paid Parental Leave (IPPL), some employees say the benefit has given them something invaluable: More time to focus on their growing families during one of life's biggest transitions.
