The University of Iowa University of Iowa 175th Anniversary SEARCH Site Main Navigation Timeline Events News Resources About BLAZING NEW TRAILS SINCE 1847 February 2022 marks the 175th anniversary of the founding of the University of Iowa- join us in reflecting on our history while looking toward the future. Storied past, bright future From its earliest days, the University of Iowa has nurtured the creative spark of experimentation and asked what it means to be a university dedicated to learning, discovery, health and culture. We continue writing that story onward each and every day. UNIVERSITY MILESTONES Anniversary events THE BIG SPLASH! Friday, August 26, 2022 (all day) Hancher Auditorium VIEW MORE EVENTS News UI to mark 175 years in 2022 Thursday, October 7, 2021 The University of Iowa will celebrate its 175th anniversary in 2022, with special events and activities planned throughout the academic year, including special exhibits at UI Libraries and Pentacrest Museums. Presidential Lecture Event set for February 2022 Wednesday, October 6, 2021 The 2022 Presidential Lecture will be a signature event in the University of Iowa's 175th anniversary, showcasing Iowa's excellence in discovery and learning. VIEW MORE The University of Iowa University of Iowa 175th Anniversary 175th Anniversary Iowa City, Iowa 52242 319-335-3500 Admin Login Footer primary Office of the President Office of Strategic Communication Center for Advancement Footer secondary University Libraries Special Collections and Archives Iowa Digital Library Footer tertiary Pentacrest Museums Carver College of Medicine Sesquicentennial © 2021 The University of Iowa Privacy Notice Nondiscrimination Statement Accessibility UI Indigenous Land Acknowledgement