The Center for Inclusive Academic Excellence is excited to celebrate students graduating in the 2023-2024 year. As a graduate, we would like to say CONGRATULATIONS on your accomplishments. As guests, we want to express our appreciation for your role in their lives. We're a community, and no one can navigate this world alone. Thank you!

We happily invite you to the 34th annual Center for Inclusive Academic Excellence End of the Year Celebration, a special afternoon of entertainment and celebration. This will be an in-person event hosted in the IMU International Ballroom. Join us dressed in whatever makes you feel your best

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Alma Bernal and Alaá Kayed in advance by email at alma-bernal@uiowa.edu and alaa-kayed@uiowa.edu or call 319-335-3555.

The student-nominated Distinguished Educator Award recognizes a faculty or staff member who has exemplified excellence in cultural diversity over the past year. This award is named in honor of Dr. Nancy “Rusty” Barceló, former Assistant Provost and Director of Opportunity at Iowa. Her commitment, dedication, and desire to assist and promote diversity throughout the University of Iowa were the foundation for creating such an award.

If you are graduating this year, you or your student organization are invited to nominate a UI faculty or staff member dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus.

The Student Leadership award recognizes individuals who have made meaningful contributions to the University of Iowa or surrounding communities through their vision and action; their sense of responsibility, devotion, and diligence; and through their inspiration, good judgment, and will. Students receive a certificate designating them as Student Leadership Award recipients.

The Dean's Achievement Award is an opportunity for college leadership to recognize outstanding students for their achievements and service to their respective colleges. We invite the deans of each academic college, as well as their appointed representatives, to select a student of their choice for this prestigious award.

Nominate an undergraduate, graduate, or professional student in your college who has exemplified, promoted, or made significant contributions to diversity at the University of Iowa or surrounding communities through their vision and action. In addition, this student should demonstrate responsibility, inspiration diligence, good judgment, and will.