As the University of Iowa looks toward celebrating the 100-year anniversary of its Religious Studies department in 2026, Associate Professor and DEO, Paul Dilley, stands at the intersection of tradition and innovation. A scholar of ancient Mediterranean religions, early Christianity, and digital humanities, Dilley exemplifies the interdisciplinary spirit that defines the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

University of Iowa alumnus John F. Allen’s love of music inspired a transformational gift supporting every member of the Hawkeye Marching Band.

University of Iowa graduating senior Isa Holtze will deliver the address for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Commencement ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025.

When Sage Johnson steps onto the stage at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Dec. 21, she will do something she has never done before: sing the national anthem alone, in front of thousands. For the music therapy major, the moment feels both meaningful and surreal.

After supporting seven academic units, longtime administrator Lindsay Vella marks 10 years at UI with a move to Cinematic Arts.

A new class of Hawkeyes is ready to soar—and we couldn’t be prouder of all they’ve achieved.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is pleased to recognize the scholarship and achievement of our students graduating in December 2025 with distinction and honors.

Our most popular articles of 2025 have a theme: human excellence in the art and science disciplines at Iowa. From Grammy awards to NASA satellites, CLAS faculty, staff, and students continue to innovate into the future.

Dean Sara Sanders and Kevin Kregel, executive vice president and provost, will confer degrees at the ceremony, which includes graduates in CLAS and University College. Isa Holtze, from Olympia, Washington, will be the student speaker. Holtze will be graduating with high distinction with a degree in cinema.

CLAS biologist Andrew Forbes’ lab, with a grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation, is revealing the unknown ecological world of parasitic wasps.