Articles from August 2024
CLAS physics and astronomy department awarded $1.5 million from NASA
Friday, August 30, 2024
The Physics and Astronomy Department in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will use the funds from NASA to purchase state-of-the-art equipment needed to build instruments for future missions.
CLAS English faculty members to discuss recent works at upcoming Book Matters
Friday, August 30, 2024
Join us for a reading and discussion, co-sponsored by Prairie Lights, to celebrate recent works from Louisa Hall and Bennett Sims, faculty in the University of Iowa Department of English. After the reading, Donika Kelly, associate professor of English, will join Hall and Sims for a conversation and Q&A with the audience.
Renowned CLAS chemistry program draws PhD candidate from Sri Lanka
Friday, August 30, 2024
Akalanka B. Ekanayake, a fourth-year PhD student in chemistry at the University of Iowa, originates from Sri Lanka, where he earned his bachelor’s degree and taught at a local college. Driven by a deep passion for research and teaching, he decided to pursue graduate studies in the U.S.
CLAS earth and environmental sciences assistant professor receives NASA grant to further research geologic activity on Mars
Friday, August 30, 2024
Valerie Payré, EES assistant professor, has been granted a $492,599 grant from NASA to analyze the geologic makeup of Mars with hopes of better understanding our planet’s history.
New Health Sciences Academic Building housing two CLAS departments on schedule
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
The $249 million six-level building—housing health and human physiology, as well as communication sciences and disorders—will be a hub for innovative experiential learning opportunities for students, including a rooftop adaptive play space and a food science and nutrition lab.
New University of Iowa mobile app allows students to stay connected
Monday, August 26, 2024
The University of Iowa's official mobile app provides a convenient way for University of Iowa students to stay organized and manage their academic career and extracurricular activities.
CLAS student shares five tips for starting the new academic year
Monday, August 26, 2024
Get ready for the new academic year with various resources and tips from a fellow undergraduate student in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
How CLAS students learn about events on campus
Monday, August 26, 2024
We asked College of Liberal Arts and Sciences students on Instagram how they learn about the various activities and events on campus. Here's what they said.
CLAS journalism students pursue summer internships around the country, from D.C. to Seattle
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Students in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication had valuable opportunities – from newsrooms to Capitol Hill to HGTV – where they gained unique, real-world experience.
CLAS 3D design students showcase work at leading contemporary furniture conference in New York City
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
For the 11th year in a row, students in the School of Art, Art History, and Design exhibited their work in the Big Apple while networking with industry professionals.
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