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Our professors will teach you the science, medicine, and social awareness necessary for a successful career in the health professions. You'll have resources and opportunities that only a world-class research university with a comprehensive teaching and research hospital can offer.

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As a health, sport, and human physiology student at Iowa, you'll get the best of both worlds—a health sciences education preparing you for your career and a broad liberal arts education showing you the world.

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You might be laser-focused on a specific career in the health and wellness sciences. Or maybe you want to see your options and uncover your professional path along the way. However it begins, you can write your own story at Iowa. Apply and begin your personal journey of exploration and discovery.

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45 %

Alumni with human physiology major accepted into graduate/medical school

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The only nationally endorsed child life program in Iowa
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Only Sport Rec Management program in Iowa at a major state university
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News and announcements

Josh Lens Featured in National Story on NIL and State Tax Advantages

Thursday, February 12, 2026
Associate Professor of Instruction Josh Lens was quoted in a Straight Arrow News article examining how colleges in low-tax states are using tax advantages to attract student-athletes in the NIL era. Lens offered perspective on how name, image, and likeness compensation and state tax policies are influencing recruiting strategies nationwide.

Associate Professor Josh Lens Quoted in Coverage of Clemson–Ole Miss Tampering Allegations

Thursday, February 12, 2026
Associate Professor of Instruction Josh Lens was quoted in The Post and Courier article on the high-profile tampering dispute between Clemson and Ole Miss football programs, in which Clemson accused Ole Miss of improper recruitment conduct under NCAA transfer rules and discussed potential legal and regulatory implications.

New research director joins HSHP ahead of major building transition

Thursday, January 29, 2026
The new role intends to implement systems to expand faculty and student research.
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Events

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Former Poster Child

Thursday, March 12, 2026 7:00pm
The James Theater

Former Poster Child by Grace Nelson is a theatrically staged performance with accessibility at its core. Directed by Jason Vernon, as his Social Justice and the Performing Arts capstone project, this new work is an intentional and innovative experiment of form, reimagining the traditional theatre model and centering disabled stories for disabled audiences.

In this humorous “one woman” show, we invoke the lifecycle and investigate what it means to be human. Consider this play a "living memoir"...

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One Day for Iowa | The University of Iowa's Annual Giving Day

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 (all day)
Virtual

One Day for Iowa returns on Wednesday, March 25, marking 10 years of Hawkeyes coming together to support what matters most at the University of Iowa.

Our 24-hour online giving day is a chance for alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends to make an impact—supporting scholarships, research, health care, the arts, student experiences, and more. With special matching and unlocking opportunities throughout the day, every gift has the power to go further.

Celebrate a decade of generosity. Be part...

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