The University of Iowa (UI, U of I, UIowa, or simply Iowa) is a public research university in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. Founded in 1847, it is the oldest university in the state. The University of Iowa is organized into 12 colleges offering more than 200 areas of study and seven professional degrees. On an urban 1,880-acre campus on the banks of the Iowa River, the University of Iowa is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities Very high research activity". In fiscal year 2021, research expenditures at Iowa totaled $818 million. The university is best known for its programs in health care, law, and the fine arts, with programs ranking among the top 25 nationally in those areas. The university was the original developer of the Master of Fine Arts degree and it operates the Iowa Writers' Workshop, which has produced 17 of the university's 46 Pulitzer Prize winners. Iowa is a member of the Association of American Universities, the Universities Research Association, and the Big Ten Academic Alliance.
The University of Iowa English Department in Iowa City, USA, serves as a distinguished center for literary and language studies. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs fostering critical thinking, creativity, and intellectual curiosity through a comprehensive curriculum exploring diverse literary periods, genres, and theoretical perspectives. Among its highly regarded offerings are the internationally acclaimed Iowa Writers' Workshop and the Nonfiction Writing Program, alongside a robust undergraduate English major with various tracks. These programs provide students with exceptional opportunities to deepen their understanding of literature, refine their writing skills, and prepare for diverse career paths in fields such as education, publishing, journalism, and law, or for advanced academic pursuits. Consistently recognized among leading writing programs, the department contributes significantly to Iowa City's vibrant literary community, designated a UNESCO City of Literature.
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