Take PHA

Personal Health Assessment

The PHA provides the opportunity to reflect on your overall wellness and connect with services that support your unique goals.

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Time to Discover!

Discover Your University is back this fall! The program invites Iowa faculty and staff to explore campus activities.

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Patriot Employer

The UI has been recognized as a Disabled American Veterans Patriot Employer for its commitment to hiring military Veterans.

News and updates

UI recognized as one of Iowa's best employers by Forbes magazine

Tuesday, September 9, 2025
The University of Iowa has been named one of the top employers in Iowa by Forbes magazine, earning a spot on the 2025 America's Best Employers by State list.

Iowa City named one of the best places to live in the US

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Livability.com named Iowa City one of the best cities to live in America based on the University of Iowa, ample activities for residents, and excellent schools.
Physics professor John Prineas poses for a photo after competing in the World Masters Indoor Track Meet

Campus recreation helps propel physics professor to international track success

Wednesday, July 9, 2025
John Prineas, a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, trains seven days a week, alternating between outdoor runs and strength training at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center.
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UI implements 4 weeks of paid parental leave

Wednesday, July 2, 2025
The Iowa Paid Parental Leave program gives employees the opportunity to take time off to care for and bond with a new child without using sick or vacation leave.

Events

Healthiest State Initiative Annual Walk promotional image

Healthiest State Initiative Annual Walk

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 12:01am to 11:59pm
Campus Recreation and Wellness Center
Walk on October 1, 2025 to make Iowa the healthiest state! The University of Iowa supports the Healthiest State Walk as a state-wide initiative to make Iowa the healthiest state in the nation.

Grief and Mourning Support Group

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 11:00am to 12:30pm
Virtual
The University of Iowa Employee Assistance Program is offering a 4-part closed group supporting UI employees interested in exploring grief related to a death loss.

Discover Your University

Thursday, October 9, 2025 (all day)
University of Iowa Pentacrest
Registration is now open for campus tours on Oct. 9, 2025.
2025 Health and Well-Being Fair promotional image

2025 Health and Well-Being Fair

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 7:30am to 2:00pm
Field House
There are many opportunities to create meaningful connections and boost your well-being at the annual UI Health and Well-Being Fair event.

Grief and Mourning Support Group

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 11:00am to 12:30pm
Virtual
The University of Iowa Employee Assistance Program is offering a 4-part closed group supporting UI employees interested in exploring grief related to a death loss.