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A student reads a script as part of the Iowa Writers' Room course

Magid Center for Writing in CLAS gives students unique, hands-on writing, publishing experience

Monday, February 10, 2025
Magid Center for Writing in CLAS gives students unique, hands-on writing, publishing experience. The center provides students with opportunities to workshop their writing, hone their craft, and create community.
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CLAS students participate in second annual Hawkeye Datathon hosted by statistics and actuarial science

Monday, February 10, 2025
Students participated in the week-long event, undergoing unique practical training that will prepare them for a career in data science.
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CLAS students named to dean’s list for fall 2024 semester

Monday, February 10, 2025
More than 8,700 students at the University of Iowa were named to the dean’s list for the 2024 fall semester.
Mariola Espinosa

CLAS history faculty member receives prestigious NEH grant

Monday, February 10, 2025
Mariola Espinosa, associate professor of history, was awarded a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant, the nation’s most prestigious humanities scholarship.
Ryan Reynolds creates training plans for the entire Kansas City Chiefs roster, helping prepare the team for extended postseason runs.

CLAS alum prepares chiefs for run at NFL History

Thursday, February 6, 2025
Ryan Reynolds, a former Health and Human Physiology student and Hawkeye football intern, leads the Kansas City Chiefs’ strength and conditioning program.
Daniel Eberl

CLAS biology professor researching how fruit flies’ courtship song may hold key to controlling mosquitoes

Monday, February 3, 2025
In a new study, University of Iowa researchers found a gene that orchestrates the antenna movements of female fruit flies, which is central for them to detect the unique sound produced by prospective male mates. That gene, the Iowa researchers say, is present in mosquitoes and can be silenced, which in theory would lessen the chances of mating, and thus limit mosquitoes’ population growth.
A student takes notes and studies on a laptop

New beginnings: Strategies for a successful semester

Monday, February 3, 2025
Check out these tips from Learning at Iowa for advice on mindset, goal setting, time management, and note-taking to help you kick off the spring semester.
Palle Jorgensen

CLAS professor publishes new book designed for students, researchers in mathematics

Monday, February 3, 2025
Palle Jorgensen, professor in the Department of Mathematics, co-authored a new book that focuses on various topics in the field of mathematics.
Jovana Davidovic

CLAS scholars and artists form Interdisciplinary Consortium for the Study of War and Genocide

Monday, February 3, 2025
The consortium brings together faculty working across departments in the areas of war, genocide, or ethnic and political violence to facilitate collaboration and exchange of knowledge.
Three faculty members

Meet three CLAS researchers and artists

Monday, January 27, 2025
Learn more about the exciting work of three faculty members in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences