University of Iowa Scholars Honored with Prestigious Guggenheim Fellowships
In a remarkable achievement, two scholars with ties to the University of Iowa have been awarded the esteemed 2026 Guggenheim Fellowships, highlighting their notable contributions to the arts and academia.
Suji Kwock Kim, a poet and playwright who graduated from the renowned Iowa Writers’ Workshop in 1997, received recognition for her exceptional work in poetry. Her acclaimed poetry collections, such as Disorient, Notes from the North, and Notes from the Divided Country, have graced the pages of prominent publications including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Slate, and The Paris Review. Kim continues to contribute to the literary world as a UNESCO Writer-in-Residence in Korea, a 2026 Literature Fellow with the Creative Capital Foundation in New York, and a Scriptorium Fellow with the Royal Society of Literature in England.
riel Sturchio, an interdisciplinary artist and assistant professor of instruction at Iowa, was lauded for their innovative work in photography. Sturchio employs constructed photography, large silver gelatin darkroom prints, writing, and collaborative projects to explore themes of queerness, illness, and societal standards surrounding beauty, ability, and gender identity. Together with their twin sister, Sturchio co-founded the Begin Collective, a photography collective that serves individuals at the intersection of LGBTQ+, disability, chronic illness, and neurodivergence.
The 101st Class of Guggenheim Fellows, comprising 223 distinguished artists, scientists, and scholars from 55 disciplines, is celebrated for their past achievements and extraordinary potential. The fellowships, which include a monetary award, are available to U.S. and Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Since its inception in 1925, the Guggenheim Foundation has provided almost $450 million in support to over 19,000 individuals.
To learn more about the fellowship and its recipients, visit the Guggenheim website.
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