From research at a national laboratory to nights at Van Allen Observatory, CLAS student Mallory Weber found a community that helped turn her curiosity about the universe into a future.

The University of Iowa’s performing arts academic units—the School of Music, Department of Theatre Arts, and Department of Dance—will present an array of over 350 performances throughout the 2026–2027 academic year. These events will highlight student artistry, faculty direction, collaboration across campus, and excitement about new work.

Anna Gaw was promoted to Associate Director, Student Support and Transitions, with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) Academic Advising, effective May 1, 2026. Anna was most recently an Assistant Director with CLAS Academic Advising and previously served as a Senior Academic Advisor in the Department of Biology where she advised Biology, Biomedical Sciences, and Neuroscience students.

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.

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.

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences alumni share how hands-on experiences and meaningful connections at Iowa prepared them for careers in journalism and communications.

CLAS professor Luke Tierney was recently named one of five laureates of the $1 million Rousseeuw Prize for Statistics.

CLAS's Department of Mathematics outreach programs are helping Iowa youth excel in mathematics at the highest levels. Led by associate professor Mohammad Farajzadeh Tehrani, the Iowa Junior Math Academy and related initiatives have prepared students for national competitions, university-level coursework, and top universities.

Harry Stecopoulos, professor in the University of Iowa Department of English, examines Joyce Carol Oates' latest short story collection, The Frenzy, in a new essay for Literary Hub. Drawing on Oates' fiction and public presence on social media, Stecopoulos argues that her work offers a more nuanced view of digital culture, suggesting that technology itself is less to blame than the human behaviors and anxieties it reflects.

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.