Two graduate student employees receive Academic Enrichment Awards from the UI Libraries (opens in new tab)

Each year, the University of Iowa Libraries recognizes two graduate student employees for their contributions to the institution and the library or department in which they work. Recipients of an Academic Enrichment Award (AEA) receive a scholarship of $2,500 and are selected by a committee based on their application essays and input from their supervisors. The recipients for 2024–25 are Emily Wieder and Luke Ayers. Below, Emily and Luke share insights from their work in the Libraries and how...