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David Axelrod and host Ben Keifer talk on the Hancher Auditorium stage.

Former Obama strategist David Axelrod headlines spring 2026 Levitt Lecture

Friday, May 8, 2026

During his talk in Iowa City, Axelrod addressed a wide range of topics, including the current political climate, the role of social media, and the future of American democracy, before a sold-out audience.

JoAnna Voss and Janette Voss smile for a professional photo against a white backdrop, arms around one another.

Alumni mother-daughter duo graduate three decades apart and will practice alongside each other

Thursday, May 7, 2026

JoAnna Voss (26JD) inherited a lot from her mother: blonde hair, blue eyes, and a passion for rural legal practice. This month, JoAnna will graduate and walk across the same stage her mother, Iowa Law graduate Janette Voss (92JD), did 34 years prior—and will continue to learn from her as she makes Janette’s practice a family firm.

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Bram Elias named a UI 2026 Mental Health Champion

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Scanlan Center for School Mental Health

The fourth-annual Mental Health Champion Award celebrates outstanding members of the University of Iowa community who help create and support a positive culture of mental health and well-being. Their commitment to care motivates others to prioritize mental health in their own lives.

Exterior of Boyd Law Building on a sunny day.

Meet the 2026 Iowa Law commencement speaker: Roni Miller

Monday, May 4, 2026

Upcoming events

College of Law Reception: Twin Cities

Thursday, June 11, 2026 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Winthrop & Weinstine

Minneapolis College of Law Reception

6th Annual BioBlitz at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory

Saturday, July 11, 2026 9:00am to 11:00am

Ashton Cross Country Course

What types of plants, animals, and fungal life might you find at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory? Let's find out!

Join researchers in collecting, observing, and recording biodiversity at the Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory in our 6th Annual BioBlitz. Your findings will inform a major research project and will contribute to the fifth data point in a multi-year documentation of how diversity changes at this site over time. Collections will be housed with the UI Museum of Natural History...

Law Staff Retreat

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 11:30am to 2:30pm

Tavern Blue

College of Law Reception Chicago

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Nixon Peabody

Chicago College of Law Reception-You're Invited!

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Recurring events

Across the Aisle

Across the Aisle is a regular event series about learning to disagree while remaining friends, colleagues, classmates, and fellow citizens. At our events, small groups of participants with different views have curated discussions about pre-selected, hot button topics of social and political significance.

Alumni Events

Learn more about annual events for College of Law alumni, including CLE opportunities, alumni reunions, the Alumni Awards Ceremony, and more.

Levitt Lecture Series

Levitt Lectures provide an annual opportunity for the College of Law to bring distinguished speakers from around the globe to present major lectures of interest.