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Fred Mims Retires After 38 Years as Iowa Athletics Mentor
Fred Mims retires after a 38 year athletics career at the University of Iowa, where he built academic support, pushed for athlete welfare, and mentored minority students. He rose from student athlete to associate athletics director, shaping programs, serving on boards, and earning national recognition including honors from the African American Museum of Iowa in 2004. His work left a lasting impact on students like Jordan Lomax and on Iowa’s academic success record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betsy Altmaier
Fred
Iowa Athletics
Mims
Kirk Ferentz
Iowa
Ferentz
Sue Walker
Baltimore
Tevaun
Jordan
Lomax
Upper Marlboro
Iowa City
Susan
Scott
Dochterman
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