Alumni Fellows
About the Award
The Alumni Fellows program, established by Dean Linda Maxson in 1999, formally recognizes College of Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates or former students for their outstanding contributions to society, their professions, the College, and The University of Iowa. The program is made possible by funds from the UI Alumni Association Dean’s Chair in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Each year, up to six CLAS alumni are honored as Alumni Fellows. They are invited to campus for a two-day visit. Each Fellow has the opportunity to visit his or her home department to speak to classes, meet socially with small groups of faculty and students, and make a public presentation based on his or her experiences since leaving the University.
Nomination Information
CLAS faculty members are encouraged to nominate former students as Alumni Fellows. Each nomination should be a brief (one- to two-page) letter describing the nominee's qualifications for this recognition. Please include the year the nominee graduated and the degree he or she earned. We also will need a professional biosketch, resumé, or CV. Send nominations to your DEO, who will forward one nomination to the dean.
For further information, please contact Lisa Gray, Office of the Dean, by e-mail (lisa-gray@uiowa.edu) or by phone (5-2611).