Congrats
to Our new
Alumni!
In this flagship series, we’re highlighting graduating University of Iowa students who have woven writing into their academic journeys across disciplines. Through these interviews, these exceptional students show how pairing writing with any major strengthens thinking, communication, and impact.
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Graduating Student Series: Cianon Jones
"Lean into the things that might scare you. Embrace moments to learn as fully as possible."
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Graduating Student Series: Nathaniel Mullin
"Written communication is so important in both medicine and science."
Graduating Student Series: Anthony Lamoreux
"I knew that being able to convey a highly technical engineering project/study to stakeholders and the public would encourage them to provide their comments and concerns in a confident and sincere manner."
Graduating Student Series: Jaden Limondin
"I not only bettered my capabilities at writing but also thinking through problems."
Graduating Student Series: Alec Tewes
"The most important skill I've learned is how to communicate complex financial information in a way that is concise and easy to understand."
Graduating Student Series: Ben Ahlrichs
"I had the best teachers while I was at Iowa. Donika Kelly, Paige Lewis, Kaveh Akbar, Sarah Minor, and Candice Wuehle were all instrumental parts in my growth as a writer."
Graduating Student Series: Heidi Schoenberg
"Over time, writing became a consistent thread connecting everything I did, even if the subject of the activities was different."
Graduating Student Series: Kate Wolfe
"Writing was a gateway to some of my favorite opportunities at the University of Iowa!"
Graduating Student Series: Maggie Criswell
"Getting to apply the writing skills I have learned to real world scenarios has been a great way to prepare me for the real world after college."
Graduating Student Series: Mya Kemna
"Do not be afraid to ask for help and go into writing centers. As a tutor we are there to help you and your writing!"
Graduating Student Series: Stephani Rodríguez
"Dedicate yourself to your writing, and create the city you need to develop your projects."
Graduating Student Series: Veronica (Roni) Miller
"Writing shows a lawyer's worth. A good oral argument only happens if you write a good brief beforehand."
Graduating Student Series: Abril Garcia Rojas
"Writing helped me establish what type of person I was and who I wanted to be."
Graduating Student Series: Abby Crabtree
"The legal profession depends on skilled communication; writing is a lawyer's bread and butter."
Graduating Student Series: Danny Willis
"I now have a massive network of peers, mentors, and community members who I can lean on well beyond my years at Iowa."
Graduating Student Series: Lillian Giddings
"Stories have power. During my time at the University of Iowa, I feel I’ve gained the tools needed to craft powerful stories."
