The college’s human resources team received an award in recognition of work enhancing the clarity and consistency of human resources functions.

Three CLAS students have been awarded a Richard J. Tyner Scholarship, a fund established in 2017 by Richard J. Tyner (BA French and political science ‘70).

Faculty from a range of disciplines will pursue research, develop creative projects, and host academic conferences with support from the Arts and Humanities Initiative.

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

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.

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.

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, 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.

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

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.