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From health care innovators to world-renowned researchers, University of Iowa graduates know how to go for the gold in all they do — and each year since 1963, we’ve recognized a select group of these luminaries with our prestigious University of Iowa Distinguished Alumni Awards.

UI President Barbara Wilson cordially invites you and a guest to join us in celebrating our newest recipients, who have followed their dreams and helped change the world.

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A reception will immediately follow the ceremony. RSVP by Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024.

This event is part of Iowa’s 2024 Homecoming festivities. For more information, contact Nici Bontrager at nici.bontrager@foriowa.org or call 319-467-3607.

2024 University of Iowa Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

• Michael V. Michener, Distinguished Friend of the University Award
• James A. "Jim" Wiese (58BBA), Distinguished Hickerson Award
• Jon Lensing (20MD), Distinguished Recent Graduate Award
• John A. Kundel (69BA, 74MA), Distinguished “Forevermore” Staff Award
• John J. Callaghan (83R), Distinguished Faculty Award*
• Morgan Jones (60BM, 61MA), Distinguished Faculty Award
• Mary Seelman Mascher (75BA, 82MA), Distinguished Service Award
• Kathryn M. Edwards (73MD), Distinguished Achievement Award

*2023 recipient

Learn more about our honorees.