The Highly Prestigious Faculty Award Investiture honors University of Iowa faculty who have been recognized with a highly prestigious award, as designated by the National Research Council (NRC). 

The inaugural event was held on April 25, 2023, celebrating more than 80 current and emeriti faculty members who helped shape the University of Iowa's foundation of excellence and positioned our university for continued success.

Future years will celebrate faculty who are honored with a highly prestigious award over the past calendar year.