As the University of Iowa reports record levels of student retention and graduation, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) continues to expand advising, curricular, and career readiness efforts that support student success.

CLAS faculty and staff across the college are being honored with university-wide recognition and awards for their impactful work.  These awards reflect the breadth of teaching, research, mentorship, service, and innovation taking place across the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Four College of Liberal Arts and Sciences students will take the stage at spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies as student singers and speakers, representing the range of experiences that shape a CLAS education. From music and publishing to storytelling and reflection, each brings a distinct perspective to the moment.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has announced the recipients of its prestigious awards for faculty who received a promotion to tenured associate professor and full professor, and to associate professor and full professor of instruction. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has announced seven faculty members will receive the college’s esteemed Dean’s Scholar, Collegiate Scholar, Distinguished Associate Professor of Instruction, and Distinguished Professor of Instruction awards.

For CLAS students, finals are not one-size-fits-all. This guide focuses on preparation strategies across disciplines to help you perform well, whatever your final exam looks like.

The University of Iowa’s music therapy program turns 50 this year, and a graduate student is turning her own experience with spinal surgery into research that helps adolescents recovering from the same procedure.

Standing on the shoulders and in the former offices of space-science giants like James Van Allen, Don Gurnett and Craig Kletzing, a team of University of Iowa scientists beamed with pride this week at the campus’ new, state-of-the-art Spaceflight Laboratory.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is pleased to recognize the scholarship and achievement of our students graduating in May 2026 with distinction and honors.

The University of Iowa is continuing to build on its national leadership in communication sciences and disorders with a reimagined clinical space and an enduring commitment to hands-on education.

Six faculty members were nominated by their colleagues to receive these prestigious, annual awards from the college.