The University of Iowa has named Saba Rasheed Ali associate provost for graduate and professional education and dean of the Graduate College. Ali also has a long record of community engagement, including founding and leading Project HOPE, a STEM-focused career education program that serves rural Iowa students. “Saba is a thoughtful and collaborative leader who has demonstrated a clear commitment to the success of our graduate and professional students,” says Kevin Kregel, executive vice president and provost. In her permanent role, Ali will continue to guide efforts to support graduate and professional students, strengthen academic and research programs, and advance graduate education across the university. “Graduate and professional students are vital to the strength of our academic and research community,” says Ali.