Articles from August 2026

Group photo of the 2026 Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellows cohort

Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellows Announced for 2026-2027

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Selected for their curiosity, resourcefulness and commitment to advancing healthcare innovation, the 12 Fellows will spend the next year developing entrepreneurial skills while engaging with faculty innovators, as well as successful medtech entrepreneurs, industry leaders and venture capitalists visiting campus.
Photo of Jordan Kaufmann talking at an event

Honoring Jordan Kaufmann

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Jordan Kaufmann retired from the University of Iowa July 1st of this year after serving the University since 2014 in a variety of roles including Executive Director of UI Ventures, the Iowa MADE and Iowa Nurse Innovators programs.