CLAS celebrates during Homecoming 2026

Monday, November 2, 2026

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From CLAS alumnus Samuel D. Hunter serving as Grand Marshal to the Voxman Music Building celebrating its 10th anniversary with an original composition by CLAS alumnus Scott Icenogle, this year's Homecoming was filled with CLAS pride.

The week culminated in the Homecoming parade, where Dean Sara Sanders and CLAS associate deans led representatives from every academic unit in the college. Along the route, participants handed out "STAY CLAS-Y" stickers designed by CLAS graphic design student Sienna Warner, and black-and-gold friendship bracelets reading, "I love CLAS."

The Department of Theatre Arts also joined the parade for the first time, celebrating Iowa Playwrights Workshop alumnus Sam Hunter's role as Grand Marshal.

Relive the energy and excitement in the photo gallery!

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Representatives of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in the University of Iowa march in the Homecoming parade.

Scott Icenogle gives remarks on his original composition created for the 10th Anniversary of the Voxman building.

An audience watches a film of the making of Ode to Voxman during its premiere.

Scott Icenogle presents Tammie Walker, director of the School of Music, with music for all instrument parts in Ode to Voxman,

From left: Jason Smith, Jen Knights, Tammie Walker, Sean Hayes, Scott Icenogle, Mary Icenogle, Larry Icenogle

CLAS alumnus Sam Hunter leads the University of Iowa Homecoming parade.

Students, faculty and staff from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Iowa pose together before the Homecoming parade begins.

Actors pose on Theatre Arts' stage float for the University of Iowa's 2026 Homecoming parade.

The Department of Theatre Arts at the University of Iowa stands in front of their float before the parade begins.

CLAS alumnus Samuel D. Hunter leads the University of Iowa Homecoming parade.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Iowa march in the Homecoming parade.

The Department of Biology's truck is decorated for the University of Iowa Homecoming parade.

The Dean and Associate Deans of CLAS in the University of Iowa smile together for a photo.

Samuel D. Hunter discusses "The Whale" at the University of Iowa.

University of Iowa alumnus Samuel D. Hunter gives a lecture to students about the development of his career as a playwright and screenwriter.

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College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Alumni Scott Icenogle conducts his original composition, Ode to Voxman, for an 85-piece orchestra

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