No matter where you are now or where your life has taken you —you're always a Hawkeye. Stay connected to CLAS and the University of Iowa.   

The majority of University of Iowa alumni studied in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and more than 174,000 living alumni have a CLAS degree. 

Explore how you can stay connected, get involved, and give back to the university, the college, or your department. Celebrate our alumni by reading about their interesting work, accomplishments, and impact.  

Alumni spotlights

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CLAS alum shares his journey toward a global career

In May 2024, International Programs (IP) staff met with Jeffrey Ding (BA Chinese, BBA economics, BS political science ’16) where he talked about his journey towards a global career.
Meng Zhou

CLAS computer science alum embarks on new role as assistant scientist at NASA

Meng Zhou, from China, recently earned his PhD in informatics from the University of Iowa and has embarked on a new role as an assistant scientist at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
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CLAS alumna wins 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction

University of Iowa alumna Jayne Anne Phillips has won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, and three other Iowa Writers' Workshop graduates were named finalists for Pulitzer literary awards, which were announced May 6.
Schaeffer Hall on the University of Iowa campus in fall

CLAS Alumni Fellows

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, along with the University of Iowa, recognizes alumni for their outstanding contributions to society, their professions, and the Hawkeye community. 

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Dean's Advisory Council

This committee of alumni and leaders supports CLAS by advocating for the college, contributing to its success, and serving as a resource for the dean by providing perspective and advice on collegiate priorities.

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