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

Juan Felipe Herrera

Writers' Workshop alum named recipient of 2024 MacArthur Fellowship

Poet, educator, and writer Juan Felipe Herrera, who received a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from the University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop in 1990, was named a recipient of a 2024 MacArthur Fellowship, also known as the “genius grant.”
Jorge Moreno

CLAS biology alum overcomes adversity to become a research scientist exploring molecular secrets to immortality

Jorge Moreno was born into a migrant family and entered the University of Iowa as a first-generation student. After faltering initially, he has earned multiple degrees and now is a research scientist attempting to unlock the molecular secrets to immortality.
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CLAS graduate named to TIME 100 Next List

Maria Drout, a graduate of College of Liberal Arts and Science at Iowa, earned a BA in physics and astronomy in 2010.
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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