Photo of Jennessa Johnson, a junior pursuing a degree in medical laboratory science with a minor in ancient civilization. Nine CLAS students from the University of Iowa interned abroad in summer 2026.

Nine CLAS students awarded Dr. Ken Magid Scholarship to intern abroad

Thursday, August 6, 2026
Undergraduate students participate in internships abroad in summer 2026, thanks to support from the Dr. Ken Magid Scholarship. The fund was established by the late Linda Baker (BA English ’68) in memory of her former mentor, author and child behaviorist Dr. Kenneth Magid.
Sercie Gee, a junior majoring in public health with minors in sociology and leadership studies, is studying abroad in summer 2026 on the Maternal Health Abroad program in the Costa Rica.

Four CLAS students awarded Leona Zaharis Scholarship to study abroad

Monday, August 3, 2026
Four CLAS students have been awarded the Leona Zaharis Scholarship to support their study abroad experiences in summer and fall 2026.
Sydney Mayes sits ad a desk and smiles at the camera

CLAS English student finds community in a solitary craft

Wednesday, June 3, 2026
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences’ (CLAS) English and Creative Writing program brings together students and nationally recognized faculty in a workshop-based environment where writers share, critique, and grow through collaboration and community.
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CLAS students graduating in May 2026 with distinction and honors

Thursday, April 30, 2026
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.
A female student sits at her laptop studying

Proactively plan for finals: Your guide to end-of-semester success

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Finals are around the corner. Check out these CLAS-approved tips from Learning at Iowa to finish the semester strong!
A student meets with their advisor

Start now to make the most of your summer with tips from CLAS academic advisors

Monday, February 16, 2026
Even though it feels frigid outside, now is the time to start thinking ahead to your summer plans. Make the most of your summer with these tips from CLAS academic advisors.
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CLAS students graduating with distinction and honors

Friday, December 19, 2025
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.
Commencement singer Sage Johnson stands next to a window in the UI Voxman Music Building

Meet fall 2025 Commencement singer Sage Johnson

Monday, December 15, 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.
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Mobile Me & You technology and journalism conference prepares CLAS faculty and students to work with AI

Monday, November 17, 2025
The Mobile Me & You technology and journalism conference took place at the University of Iowa this year, and consisted of multiple sessions that highlighted the future of storytelling.
Selfie of Jami Martin-Trainor

Recent CLAS alum named Associated Collegiate Press Reporter of the Year

Monday, November 17, 2025
From White House reporters to magazine publishers, the University of Iowa School of Journalism and Mass Communication has instructed and guided many successful alumni throughout its century-long history. Jami Martin-Trainor is no exception.