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A new chapter for Classics and Religious Studies in CLAS
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Two CLAS academic partners are now one department. As of July 1, Classics and Religious Studies have merged into the Department of Classics and Religious Studies — building on years of shared teaching and research between the two fields.
CLAS professor shares prestigious $1M Rousseeuw Prize for helping transform statistical computing
Thursday, July 9, 2026
CLAS professor Luke Tierney was recently named one of five laureates of the $1 million Rousseeuw Prize for Statistics.
What a bachelor's in social work can build: Jennifer Skolaski's path from Iowa to leading community-wide change
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Jennifer Skolaski's journey demonstrates how a bachelor's degree in social work can lead to a career creating lasting community impact. Learn how the 2005 Iowa graduate has transformed her passion for helping others into a leadership role focused on solving complex challenges through collaboration and innovation.
Coming home and paying it forward
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
A pledge of $500,000 in support of faculty excellence by School of Music alumni Susan Bennett and Shane Swanson hopes to give future CLAS students opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive.
CLAS's Certificate in Writing coordinator turns a passion for words into opportunity
Monday, July 6, 2026
Through the Certificate in Writing and student publications, Tracy Meginnis helps students develop their voices, leadership skills, and professional goals.
Explore and connect at CLAS's 6th Annual BioBlitz
Monday, July 6, 2026
This free community event celebrates the rich biodiversity of Iowa's prairies.
CLAS researchers describe ‘super expansion’ magnetic cloud from the sun
Monday, July 6, 2026
A University of Iowa-led physics team has detailed the extreme expansion of a magnetic cloud that originated from a huge, gaseous explosion on the sun. Findings reveal more about how gaseous explosions from the sun could be dangerous to Earth.
From Iowa City to the Rockies: How one social work graduate built a career on connection
Monday, July 6, 2026
Since earning her bachelor's degree in social work from Iowa in 2010, Amanda Hebel has spent 15 years helping people navigate life's challenges—from hospice care to rehabilitation services across Colorado.
CLAS professor blends education, clinical care, and community involvement
Monday, July 6, 2026
CLAS professor shares findings to help Iowa City prevent pedestrian accidents
Monday, July 6, 2026
Professors at the University of Iowa who research pedestrian safety have collaborated to dig deeper into examining the developmental change in how children perceive and act when crossing roads on foot.
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