From Dr. Christine Grant to basketball star Caitlin Clark, the University of Iowa has played an important role in the history of women’s athletics. Dr. Grant paved the way fighting for the implementation of Title IX legislation. Still, there have been setbacks, including a recent lawsuit against the university from the Women's Swim & Dive teams.

Kathy Wachel calls herself a troublemaker. In 1970, she was a professional librarian required to wear a skirt to her job at the University of Iowa Library. Wachel wrote a petition with 80 signatures protesting the unfair standards placed on women. The next year, the administration got rid of the dress code. Wachel and artist Elizabeth Catlett are two of many women trailblazers at Iowa who paved the way for future female Hawkeyes. "Her Hawkeye History" reflects on the legacy of Hawkeye trailblazers who have advanced women’s rights on campus.

Current and former University of Iowa athletes discuss how they individually deal with maintaining their mental health.

Providing resources and creating a culture of care for student-athletes on campus is important when thinking about keeping athletes safe, both mentally and physically. In this episode, psychologists, coaches, mental health advocates, as well as student-athletes, talk about ways student-athletes can get the help they need.  

Former athletes turned advocates share their work in the mental health field. A dedicated psychologist with over 30 years of experience, Andrea Wieland is the Director of Mental Performance at PROSPER and a University of Iowa alumna who played field hockey for Team U.S.A. at the 1996 Olympics. Maddie Salamone is a Duke University Lacrosse alumna who is now a sports attorney advocating for athlete health and well-being.

Uncover the unique mental health challenges faced by former and current University of Iowa student-athletes. Armando Bryson, Sean Welsh, and Bailey Ortega provide a compelling, personal look into the intense demands and often-overlooked emotional struggles inherent in collegiate sports.