As the University of Iowa prepares to celebrate the Class of 2025, we would like to recognize and appreciate the outstanding faculty and staff who have played pivotal roles in shaping the success of our graduating students.

Cinematic Arts graduating students, Reed Niebaur and Angel Boateng will speak at the morning and afternoon ceremonies.

After an award-winning stint as a photographer with The Daily Iowan and the opportunity to document a historic women’s basketball tournament run, Grace Smith is continuing to pursue creative visual storytelling — and to photograph a favorite Iowa baller.