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91%

Grads Are Employed or Continuing Their Education 6 Months After Graduation*

*or not seeking employment

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59%

Undergrad Students Receiving Job Offers Before Graduation

93%

Grads Say Their Employment is Related to Their Studies and career goals
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$45K-129K

Range of annual salaries for grads after graduation
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News and announcements

Social Computing: UIowa Researchers Awarded ‘Best Paper’ at International Conference on Web and Social Media

Monday, June 22, 2026
How is what we consume on the Internet changing over time? Also, how is our consumption on online content changing how we behave in broader society? Researchers in computer science and linguistics at UIowa shared important social computing research at the International AAAI Conference on Web and Social Media (ICWSM).

New Computer Science Curriculum for Fall 2026

Friday, June 12, 2026
We're providing stronger preparation for success after graduation. How? By enhancing technical skills and direct engagement with rapidly evolving areas such as AI and Human-Centered Computing.

Iowa Alumna Crafts Digital Worlds as Video Game Animator

Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Khaw’s journey began at the University of Iowa, where she double majored in art and computer science. She credits her computer science courses for teaching her the fundamentals of coding that she still uses today.

Robert Lorch's Perspective at the 2026 International Conference on Software Engineering

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Learn more about Robert Lorch's experience at the International Conference on Software Engineering in Rio de Janeiro.

UI Informatics Grad with Double Major in Music Shares Advice

Monday, May 18, 2026
"Baldwin said informatics is a form of data science that includes coding. Describing it a 'versatile degree,' she said the degree allowed students to take classes involving statistical analyses or web design. Within the major, she said students could have a concentration, taking classes according to their interests, including art and psychology."

Taylor Olson Brings Conversation on Machine Ethics to Local Colleges

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
CS faculty Taylor Olson visited Wartburg College and the University of Northern Iowa to share his research on machine ethics as part of the CS department’s Speakers Bureau.

CS Students with Research at SURF

Friday, May 8, 2026
SURF, the Spring Undergraduate Research Festival, allows undergraduate researchers to showcase their research projects to the University of Iowa community.

CS Students Win Hawkeye Excellence Awards

Monday, May 4, 2026
Congratulations to Chloe Ladines, DeAndre Steger, Elizabeth Pauly and Eva Singh for their recent awards.

Ushna Malik Travels Abroad to the 2026 Computer-Human Interaction Conference

Monday, April 27, 2026
Learn more about Ushna Malik's experience at the Association for Computing Machinery Computer-Human Interaction Conference in Barcelona.

CLAS mathematical and computational scientists collaborate with medical professionals

Monday, April 27, 2026
CS Chair Alberto Segre's work focuses on minimizing the risk of infections in hospital settings. Learn more how he and other CLAS researchers are working to change lives.
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Upcoming events

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Student Employment Job Fair

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 11:00am to 2:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

This is an excellent opportunity for students to learn about the variety of student hourly and Work-Study jobs available on the UI campus & at qualified off-campus nonprofit Work-Study sites.

The University is excited to have students consider campus employment. Research shows that students who are connected to campus are more successful and more likely to continue enrollment and do well academically. Many first-year students choose student employment as their Pick One.

Typically more than 30...

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Study Abroad Fair

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 11:00am to 3:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Ready to take your UI education beyond Iowa City?

The University of Iowa Study Abroad Fair takes place Tuesday, September 15, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (CDT) in the Iowa Memorial Union (IMU) International Ballroom.

Whether you're just curious or already planning, this is your opportunity to discover what studying abroad can look like for you.

At the fair, you'll discover:

Short-term, semester-long, and faculty-led programs in over 40 countries

Internship and research opportunities that count...

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All Majors Career Fair

Thursday, September 24, 2026 11:00am to 4:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

This job and internship fair will focus on recruiting students in ALL MAJORS! Typically about 100+ employers attend and 1,000+ students attend!

Visit careers.uiowa.edu/all-majors-career-fair for more details.

Fall 2026 Engineering Career Fair

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 11:00am to 4:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
The Fall Engineering Career Fair will take place on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 11:00–4:00 p.m. at the Main Lounge of the Iowa Memorial Union.
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