Robert J. Hibbs
A 23-year-old graduate from the State College of Iowa, he made the ultimate sacrifice while serving his country in the Vietnam War.
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Judy Finkelstein
For more than five decades, she helped reshape how young children are taught — and how teachers learn to teach them — leaving a lasting legacy that continues to influence classrooms across Iowa.
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Fred Abraham
A cornerstone of UNI’s economics program, Fred “F.” Abraham spent decades making complex ideas engaging and accessible. Reaching more than 14,000 students, he shaped generations of thinkers through teaching and mentorship.
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Olivia Chambers
A double major and Honors student, she ascended to the highest level of swimming competition at the 2024 Paralympic Games.
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Moses Willard Bartlett
He believed the profession of teaching was second to none, which might be why he was hired as the first teacher at the Iowa State Normal School.
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Ruth Bluford Anderson
As a Black woman navigating the challenges of the late 1960s, her achievements were built on resilience and a deep commitment to helping others. Without her efforts, UNI’s Department of Social Work would not exist.
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