Articles from February 2026

SEES students receive hands-on learning experiences through visits to the UI's Ashton Prairie Living Laboratory and other outdoor classrooms.

Iowa Debuts New School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability

Monday, February 2, 2026
As an ExxonMobil geologist, Leon Aden (80BS, 82MS) mentors students interested in Earth science who are as undecided as he was in college about which career path to take. Leon Aden Leon Aden While Aden didn’t decide until his sophomore year to study geology, students today can explore a wide range of options early in core classes while working toward a degree. That’s thanks to the newly established School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability (SEES) within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
A CLAS faculty member meets with a student

Want to do well in your courses? Attend office hours

Monday, February 2, 2026
Academic advisors in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences bust five myths about instructor drop-in hours, as well as provide common questions to ask during your meeting.
A woman in a cozy room writing in a notebook

Tips for managing the cold "spring" semester

Monday, February 2, 2026
Don’t let the winter blues slow down your start to a successful semester. Here are five tips to get you off to a good start.
beamtime with a Manichaean codex at Diamond Light Source, UK

Bridging ancient texts and modern technology: Paul Dilley’s transformative impact on Religious Studies and Classics at Iowa

Monday, February 2, 2026
As the University of Iowa looks toward celebrating the 100-year anniversary of its Religious Studies department in 2026, Associate Professor and DEO, Paul Dilley, stands at the intersection of tradition and innovation. A scholar of ancient Mediterranean religions, early Christianity, and digital humanities, Dilley exemplifies the interdisciplinary spirit that defines the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.