A planetary geologist from the University of Iowa is part of a team using one of NASA’s rovers on Mars that’s found the makings for precious gems like rubies and sapphires in the Martian soil.

Associate professor of English David Gooblar explores how equitable teaching can help more students thrive.

From oversized charms to community murals, Hval’s work explores how art can take on new meanings in the spaces where people live and gather.

Since joining the Department of English and American Studies at Iowa, Rodriguez Fielder has brought together research, teaching, and mentorship to help students turn their curiosity into deeper questions about the world around them.

The IT staff members supporting the TRACERS mission, which is the largest grant in University of Iowa history, received an IT Leadership Award.

Award-winning author and Iowa Writers’ Workshop graduate Tony Tulathimutte is the inaugural recipient of the Jack Galef Literary Arts Award. Tulathimutte is a visiting faculty member in residence at the workshop this fall.

Writing happens across every discipline in CLAS, and there’s no single way to do it well. Writers across the college share advice and practices that have shaped how they approach the page.

In a new study, CLAS researchers demonstrate how the frontoparietal cortex handles uncertainty in decision-making and organizes and coordinates responses in the brain and body.

Don't miss these important dates and deadlines as you plan for the fall 2026 semester. From census to drop deadlines, to course registration and graduation, mark your calendar now.

The University of Iowa has been selected as a member of a consortium advancing a national effort focused on next‑generation quantum sensing.