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

Harper Steele

CLAS alumna and Emmy Award-winning writer penned sketches for Saturday Night Live

Harper Steele who penned sketches for Saturday Night Live might have pursued another career had it not been for a class she took at the University of Iowa.
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Two Nonfiction Writing Program graduates named Guggenheim Fellows

Two graduates of the University of Iowa Nonfiction Writing Program are among those selected for a 2025 Guggenheim Fellowship.
Grace Smith

CLAS photojournalism grad looks for new angles

After an award-winning stint as a photographer with The Daily Iowan and the opportunity to document a historic women’s basketball tournament run, Grace Smith is continuing to pursue creative visual storytelling — and to photograph a favorite Iowa baller.
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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