Articles from August 2026
Starting grad school, a CLAS alumna shares advice for undergraduates
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Beginning a new semester can be overwhelming, whether it's your first semester at the University of Iowa or your last. Here are helpful tips from a CLAS graduate to help you have a successful school year.
CLAS English student builds confidence through literature, writing, and community
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
CLAS’s English program connects students with a literary community that helps students develop confidence in their writing and finding their own voices. The University of Iowa’s highly recognized writing programs draw students from across the country and around the world, shaped by collaboration, creativity, and a shared love of storytelling.
CLAS student Jack Cantorna launches Iowa's first ‘APPstinence’ club
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Created by a Harvard alumna, the 'APPstinence' club aims to help Hawkeyes cut back on screen time and build healthier relationships with technology.
Program offerings in the Department of Linguistics, Languages, Literatures, and Cultures open countless doors for students
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
With 14 areas of study in the Department of Linguistics, Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, students have endless opportunities for success, at the University of Iowa and beyond.
CLAS researcher finds gemstones on Mars using NASA rover
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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.
David Gooblar puts teaching at the center of student success
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Associate professor of English David Gooblar explores how equitable teaching can help more students thrive.
CLAS assistant professor Ali Hval finds the bigger picture in painting, drawing, and public art
Friday, August 21, 2026
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.
Where literature and lived experiences meet: Elizabeth Rodriguez Fielder’s path as a scholar and educator
Friday, August 21, 2026
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.
Leadership awards recognize CLAS IT staff at Tech Forum 2026
Thursday, August 20, 2026
The IT staff members supporting the TRACERS mission, which is the largest grant in University of Iowa history, received an IT Leadership Award.
CLAS grad Tony Tulathimutte receives inaugural Jack Galef Literary Arts Award
Thursday, August 20, 2026
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.
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