Andrea Brady, a poet and professor at Queen Mary University of London, has received the 2025 Truman Capote Award for Literary Criticism for "Poetry and Bondage: A History and Theory of Lyric Constraint," a book that examines how lyric poetry engages with freedom and marginalized voices throughout history.

Three University of Iowa students gained hands-on experience and cultural insight through summer internships abroad, returning with greater confidence and a renewed sense of purpose. Their journeys in South Africa, Australia, and Japan challenged assumptions and inspired personal and professional growth.

University of Iowa professor Mercedes Bern-Klug is challenging ageist norms by promoting intergenerational connection and advocating for stronger support of nursing home staff and older adults. Her work highlights the vital role of community engagement in improving elder care and reshaping perceptions of aging.

University of Iowa researcher Jacob Payne has received a NASA grant to develop a compact X-ray telescope that uses millisecond pulsars to improve spacecraft navigation across the solar system. The project aims to enhance deep-space tracking capabilities while supporting NASA’s push for smaller, specialized satellites.