2026 Homecoming Events

Oct. 29: Osterhaus Medal for Lifetime Achievement Symposium, Alumni Awards, and Professorship/Chair Celebration

Thursday, Oct. 29
4:00 pm

College of Pharmacy Building
180 S. Grand Ave.
Iowa City, IA  52242

We will celebrate recipients of the following awards and honors:

Osterhaus Medal for Lifetime Achievement Award:
Terry Dahl, '83 PhD

Distinguished Alumni Award:
Laura Borgelt, '95 BSPh, PharmD, MBA
Lisa Gersema, '84 BSPh, '86 PharmD, MHA
Youlin Lin, '72 PhD
Randy McDonough, '87 BSPh, '97 MS, '00 PharmD

Honorary Alumni Award:
Jean Eisenbart, BS, MS

Genesis Alumni Award:
Christian Fernandez, '10 PhD
Wes Pilkington, '11 PharmD

Professorship Reappointment:
Korey Kennelty, PharmD, MS, PhD
Patrick E. Keefe Professorship 

Chair Reappointment:
Aliasger Salem, PhD
Lyle and Sharon Bighley Chair in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Read about our award recipients.

Oct. 30: Alumni, Family, and Friends Celebration

Friday, Oct. 30
7:00 - 9:00 pm

The Graduate by Hilton
210 S. Dubuque St.
Iowa City, IA 52240

Calling all College of Pharmacy alumni, faculty/staff, and friends! Please join us for a family-friendly event following the Homecoming parade as we celebrate all UI College of Pharmacy alumni.

2026 Honorary Classes are: 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, 2021
(Pre-registered alumni of these classes will receive a college-branded gift!)

Food will be served, and a cash bar available. Fun activities for the kids!

Cost: $15/adult, $8/children 6 - 12 years, FREE/children 5 and under

Oct. 30: Homecoming Parade

Friday, Oct. 30
Time: 5:45 pm
Downtown Iowa City
More Info

Oct. 31: Homecoming Football Game vs. Wisconsin Badgers

Saturday, Oct. 31
Time: 11:00 am
Kinnick Stadium
Iowa City, IA  52242

NOTE: As of Oct. 28, there are no tickets remaining in our pharmacy block.

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