Dozens of scientists from the University of Iowa traveled to Lompoc, California, to joyfully witness the successful rocket launch associated with TRACERS — the NASA-funded mission to study the mysterious, powerful interactions between the magnetic fields of the sun and Earth.

In a significant step that builds on one of its most distinctive strengths, the University of Iowa will establish the Office of Writing and Communication (OWC) to unify, amplify, and expand the university’s rich legacy as a global leader in writing and communication.

Nearly 50 University of Iowa students traveled to the Big Ten Conference headquarters in Chicago, where students gained career insight and networking opportunities.

The planned launch date for NASA's TRACERS mission is Tuesday, July 22 from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. A Falcon 9 rocket will carry two satellites loaded with instruments to study the Earth's magnetic interactions with the sun.

Lauren Steinke, assistant professor of health and human physiology at the University of Iowa, shares tips on how to work fitness into your schedule and realize that the goal is to “focus on progress, not perfection.”

Nearly 20 students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences embarked on a two-week long journey to learn about the intersection of sustainability and chemistry during a unique study abroad trip.

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty members Rachel McLaren and Rachel Young hosted a workshop to help local parents enhance communication skills with their teenagers during the digital age.

Ceramics faculty and students from the School of Art, Art History, and Design traveled to Salt Lake City earlier this year to present their work at the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts.

The project, funded by a $794,490 National Science Foundation grant, is expected to run for three years and focus on children and adults in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids.

The Mary Louise Kelley Staff Excellence Award and the CLAS Leadership Award were both recently granted to CLAS staff members in several departments.