Iowa Board of Regents

Meet UI’s 2025 Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Award recipients

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The University of Iowa recognizes five exceptional Veterans and members of the UI community with the 2025 Hawkeye Distinguished Veterans Award. 

The award, established in 2015, honors members of the armed forces with a strong UI connection who demonstrated exceptional service to the United States military, their communities, and the university. Their leadership, service, and continued impact exemplify the Hawkeye spirit.

This year’s recipients are:

  • David E. Mallot, United States Army
  • Greg Clark, United States Army
  • Todd Jacobus, United States Army
  • Vance F. Stewart III, United States Army
  • Kirk Stabler, United States Air Force

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