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Lea VanderVelde earns University of Iowa Distinguished Chair award
Thursday, June 2, 2022
Lea VanderVelde, professor of law and the Josephine R. Witte Chair, has been named a recipient of the 2022 University of Iowa Distinguished Chair. The award is one of the highest bestowed on Iowa faculty. It recognizes tenured scholars of national and international distinction who are making a significant positive impact within the university, state of Iowa, and beyond.
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Inaugural Law DEI Award recipients announced
Thursday, May 19, 2022
The University of Iowa College of Law is pleased to announce the inaugural Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Award recipients. The award winners were nominated and selected based on their contributions to building and supporting an inclusive and diverse community at the law school.
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Student Spotlight: Ellen Wiah, motivated to make a difference
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
With a passion for the law and a determined spirit, Wiah is well on her way to making an impact on the legal profession. After she graduated from Temple University, she had two years left on her military contract. Wiah decided to finish out the military and then go to law school.
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Iowa Law welcomes Diane Lourdes Dick to the faculty this fall
Friday, May 6, 2022
Professor Dick’s teaching and scholarship focuses on business and tax law with an emphasis on commercial finance, business bankruptcy and out-of-court restructuring, and business entity taxation.
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2022 Iowa Law Commencement Events
Monday, May 2, 2022
The Class of 2022 faced many challenges during the past three years. Challenges that have tested their spirit, proved their resilience, and helped prepare them for their future legal careers. We look forward to celebrating their achievements this week.
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