Following the success of the TRACERS spacecraft launch, the Department of Physics and Astronomy faculty members are anticipating the development of the innovative Iowa Spaceflight Laboratory.

The project, funded by a $794,490 National Science Foundation grant, is expected to run for three years and focus on children and adults in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President for Research, awarded funding to allow six faculty to pursue research projects during the summer.

Nate Jenkins, associate professor at the University of Iowa, continues to advance research in human physiology while earning awards that give him the opportunity to train and present.

CLAS faculty members from across the college are being recognized by the UI for their contributions in teaching, research, and their respective fields.

Several CLAS faculty members across the college have been noticed by esteemed science and humanities organizations for their work.

The award, which is in its fourth year, provides funding and development opportunities for tenured mid-career faculty who have established national or international reputations in their disciplines and demonstrate exceptional teaching and mentorship.

Three University of Iowa faculty members — Kaveh Akbar, Jamel Brinkley, and Charles D’Ambrosio — were recognized with 2025 Awards in Literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters.

Daniel Khalastchi received the Berru Poetry Award in Memory of Ruth and Bernie Weinflash for his work.