“My life would not be what it is if I had not had the experience that I had at UNI,” he said. “I wouldn't have had this happen if it wasn't for what happened to UNI. You can be from Iowa and make big impacts on the world. You can go to UNI and have an experience that is far bigger than what you'd ever imagined.”

Read and learn more about Isaac at his InsideUNI stories:

• Where art meets advocacy: UNI alum Isaac Campbell spotlights American detainees
• Public art sparks personal transformation for UNI grad