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Soweto Gospel Choir
The Gazette - Thursday, September 22, 2022

Grammy-winning group bringing message of hope to Hancher audience

Woodward & Bernstein
The Daily Iowan - Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein talked about the parallels between the political atmosphere in the 1970s and current day in a lecture at Hancher Auditorium on Wednesday.

Gabby Douglas
The Daily Iowan - Friday, September 2, 2022

The three-time Olympic gold medalist discussed training in West Des Moines, the Olympic Games, and her current life on a farm.

Talk of Iowa image set in shape of state Iowa
Iowa Public Radio - Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Hancher Auditorium is celebrating its 50th year with many changes on the horizon. A new leader is at the helm and there's a business model to sustain Hancher's future as the University of Iowa continues to phase out $1.5 million in annual support.

An image of the original Hancher Auditorium is shown in a season program from 1974.
Press Citizen - Monday, August 8, 2022

Archive images from the original Hancher Auditorium on the University of Iowa campus

The sun sets near Hancher Auditorium on the University of Iowa campus, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, over the Iowa River on the Park Road Bridge in Iowa City, Iowa.
Press Citizen - Monday, August 8, 2022

Hancher Auditorium has been a staple for the University of Iowa and Iowa City community since its opening in 1972. Since the doors first opened, the auditorium has hosted countless memorable acts.

Leslie Odom Jr performs at Hancher Auditorium in 2017
The Gazette - Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Woodward and Bernstein, Leslie Odom Jr., Patti LaBelle, Yo-Yo Ma and the American Ballet Theatre are among the heavy-hitters headed to Hancher for its 50th anniversary season.

Las Cafeteras
Iowa City Press-Citizen - Friday, May 6, 2022

Seven years since Las Cafeteras first performed in Iowa City, vocalist Hector Flores believes the band is much more intentional in how it is trying to impact the world.

Andre Perry
The Gazette - Friday, May 6, 2022

Perry will be shepherding Hancher through a new business model as the university continues to phase out $1.5 million in annual support.

Chuck Swanson
Iowa Now - Thursday, April 28, 2022

As executive director of Hancher Auditorium, Chuck Swanson has helped introduce Iowans across the state to hundreds of artists for more than two decades. As he prepares to retire this summer, he shares a few of his favorites.