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The CLAS HR team recently won the Improving Our Workplace Award.

CLAS Human Resources team receives Improving Our Workplace Award

Monday, June 9, 2025
The college’s human resources team received an award in recognition of work enhancing the clarity and consistency of human resources functions.
Melissa Febos

CLAS English faculty member receives national attention for new book

Monday, June 9, 2025
Melissa Febos, professor in the Department of English, has garnered attention from news outlets nationwide for her new memoir The Dry Season.
Old capitol building with flowers

Two Nonfiction Writing Program graduates named Guggenheim Fellows

Monday, June 9, 2025
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.
portrait of Ryan Kirkey

Meet the new CLAS senior director of business and financial administration

Monday, June 9, 2025
Ryan Kirkey, who has been a part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences finance team for the last four years, recently stepped into his new role as senior director of business and financial administration in the college.
Six CLAS Humanities faculty members have been granted funds to perform research during the summer.

Six CLAS humanities faculty receive funding to pursue summer research projects

Monday, June 9, 2025
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President for Research, awarded funding to allow six faculty to pursue research projects during the summer.
Melissa Tully recently won the award for Mental Health Champion.

CLAS journalism professor recognized for commitment to championing mental health

Monday, June 9, 2025
Melissa Tully, director of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, received the Mental Health Champion Award for her commitment to creating a safe space for her faculty and students.
Elizabeth Menninga

CLAS political science faculty member applies math to civil wars

At the University of Iowa, Elizabeth Menninga uses math to understand the mediation of civil wars.
Kara Juhl

CLAS student selected for competitive CIEE Leading Change in Latin America Fellowship

Sunday, June 8, 2025
University of Iowa (UI) student Kara Juhl is one of 100 students selected to serve as a student leader for the CIEE Leading Change in Latin America Fellowship for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Dozens of Iowa faculty have been recognized by the class of 2025 for their contributions in the classroom.

Students recognize CLAS faculty members for their impact in the classroom

Monday, June 2, 2025
Several College of Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty members reflect on the appreciation of their students and the methods they use to help students be successful.