The University of Iowa will launch a new artificial intelligence certificate program in fall 2026, offering accessible, interdisciplinary courses to help students ethically and effectively engage with AI across fields.

English-Creative Writing alumnus Dakota Maysonet helps shape the storytelling and character development of Marvel video games, including Marvel Rivals, by blending deep knowledge of Marvel lore with creative writing skills honed at Iowa. His work ensures authentic representation of iconic superheroes while guiding global game development teams.

SEES geologist Valerie Payré is helping analyze data from NASA’s Perseverance rover, which recently spotted Martian rocks with features resembling microbial byproducts found on Earth.

Eric Leiderman shared candid insights from his unconventional path in television, encouraging students to embrace creativity, adaptability, and self-initiative in an unpredictable industry.

Rachel Yoder, assistant professor of screenwriting in the Department of Cinematic Arts, is finding new ways to expose her folk horror narratives course to real life inspiration.

CLAS alumnus Eric Leiderman, now a producer for Late Night with Seth Meyers, returned to campus at this year's CLAS Alumni Fellow to share career insights and express gratitude for the experiences that launched his path in television.

A Physics and Astronomy-led study found that electromagnetic waves intensify the northern lights by accelerating particles within the aurora, offering new insights into space weather and its potential risks to satellites and spacecraft.

Kimberly Gray joins CLAS as post-award grant manager for Physics and Astronomy, the college’s leading department in external research funding.

Four Iowa Writers' Workshop alumni—Angela Flournoy, Kevin Moffett, Joy Williams, and Yiyun Li—have been named to the longlist for the 2025 National Book Awards, recognized for their works in fiction and nonfiction.

Learn more about the exciting work of the following College of Liberal Arts and Sciences researchers and artists.