Iowa Women's Alumni Network


Nearly 52 percent of University of Iowa graduates are women; many of them are trailblazers in their fields. They are mentors, innovators, and inspiring leaders who are making a difference in their communities, the nation, and the world.

Iowa Women's Alumni Network exists to engage, enrich, and inspire lifelong growth and community. It engages the Hawkeye family through social, educational, and service-based initiatives and programs to inspire the sharing of time, talent, and resources―ultimately enriching and celebrating their connections, growth, and success.

Mission

Through events and online communities, Iowa Women's Alumni Network maintains a lively presence that fosters strong personal and professional connections. The group promotes personal and professional growth, celebrates achievements and successes, fosters future generations, and provides opportunities for women to share ideas and inspire one another.

Iowa Women's Alumni Network serves to:

  • Engage the Hawkeye family through social, educational, and service based initiatives and programs
  • Enrich the Hawkeye family’s lives and experiences through sharing time, talent, and resources
  • Inspire the Hawkeye family to connect and grow their personal and professional lives and community

Members enjoy discussion communities, mentoring, and fellowship opportunities.

Our Leadership

Iowa Women's Alumni Network represents the broad diversity of all Hawkeye women across various departmental affiliations, class years, geographies, and personal and professional backgrounds. Its membership body spans the United States and beyond.

Join Us

Join the Facebook group, and use #uiowawomenconnect to connect with us on social media. You may also contact us directly at uofiwomenalum@gmail.com.

Sign up for updates to stay in touch with fellow Hawkeyes, or share your updated contact information so you never miss an upcoming newsletter or email.

For more information, email alumni.engagement@foriowa.org or call 319-467-3357. To learn more about other ways to get involved with the University of Iowa, check out additional Iowa Alumni Networks.

Iowa Magazine
Explore the latest stories from Iowa Magazine.
Related Content

Lou and Jan Crist give back to the University of Iowa program they cherish.

The UI administers a prize for literary criticism, along with fellowships and scholarships, thanks to the influential author, who would have turned 100 this fall.

The family of Mollie Tibbetts has established a memorial fund in her name to benefit Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at University of Iowa Stead Family Children?s Hospital. To date, more than 270 people have donated over $20,000. ?We are incredibly thankful to everyone who has contributed to Mollie?s fund,? said Laura Calderwood, Mollie?s mother. ?Mollie was pursuing her dream of becoming a child psychologist at the UI. She was incredibly generous in her life, so it is fitting that her name will live on by benefiting others.? The Mollie Tibbetts Memorial Fund for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry will support UI Stead Family Children?s Hospital, which provides a full range of mental health services provided by psychologists, psychiatrists and an array of other professionals to care for children and adolescents.  UI Vice President of Student Life Melissa Shivers said, ?Mollie gave back in many ways as a member of the university community, including participating in Dance Marathon and helping patients at UI Stead Family Children?s Hospital. We are thankful to Mollie?s family for allowing us to honor her through this fund.? Calderwood added, ?People have shown tremendous love for Mollie by contributing and reaching out to us. We are so grateful to everyone who has shared in our grief. Thank you for exhibiting the values Mollie cherished ? kindness and generosity.? To give to the Mollie Tibbetts Memorial Fund for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, visit givetoiowa.org/mollie.

Past Dance Marathon participants who spent 24 hours on their feet For The Kids (FTK) are invited to join the Dance Marathon Alumni Group (DMAG).

We use cookies to understand how you use our site and to improve your experience. By continuing to use our site, you accept our use of cookies in accordance with our Privacy Statement unless you have disabled them in your browser.