A student learns to weave willow in Rachel Yoder's folk horror writing class.

CLAS Cinematic Arts faculty member finds creative ways to immerse students in hands-on learning

Friday, October 17, 2025
Rachel Yoder, assistant professor of screenwriting in the Department of Cinematic Arts, is finding new ways to expose her folk horror narratives course to real life inspiration.
A group of participants from the Edge of Space Academy pose for a group photo

CLAS physics and astronomy Edge of Space Academy offers hands-on research experience

Monday, August 18, 2025
Sixteen undergraduate students from across the country gathered for the 2025 Edge of Space Academy, an immersive, hands-on research experience focused on space-based instrumentation for observing Earth and space.
Lucas Carr led a course of 20 students in Spain, where they learned about the preventative side of health and wellness through cultural immersion.

CLAS students learn about health and wellness in some of the healthiest cities in the world

Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Twenty students from the Department of Health, Sport, and Human Physiology ventured to Spain for three weeks to learn about the preventative side of health and wellness.
Dan Mattheson led a trip of 50 students to the Big Ten Conference Headquarters in Chicago.

CLAS SRM students travel to Big Ten Conference headquarters to gain insight into college athletics

Monday, July 28, 2025
Nearly 50 University of Iowa students traveled to the Big Ten Conference headquarters in Chicago, where students gained career insight and networking opportunities.
Adam Brummett and Stratis Giannakouros recently led a two-week experiential learning trip to Switzerland and Germany.

CLAS students explore future of sustainable chemistry in Switzerland and Germany

Monday, July 21, 2025
Nearly 20 students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences embarked on a two-week long journey to learn about the intersection of sustainability and chemistry during a unique study abroad trip.
3D Design students from CLAS recently attended a prestigious design showcase in New York City.

CLAS 3D Design students showcase skills at prestigious showcase in New York City

Tuesday, June 24, 2025
3D Design students in the School of Art, Art History, and Design were invited to the International Contemporary Furniture Fair to share their work at Wanted, a showcase that highlights upcoming designers.
International flags hanging off a bridge on the University of Iowa campus

Three CLAS students awarded Richard J. Tyner Scholarship to study abroad in 2025

Sunday, June 15, 2025
Three CLAS students have been awarded a Richard J. Tyner Scholarship, a fund established in 2017 by Richard J. Tyner (BA French and political science ‘70).
Students participate in a name, image, likeness course offered by Sport and Recreation Management in the Department of Health and Human Physiology

CLAS HHP course simulates agency experience

Monday, June 2, 2025
Students from across the University of Iowa campus collaborate to put together name, image, and likeness plans for Hawkeye student-athlete “clients.”
Brenda Gao

CLAS student receives Critical Language Scholarship to study in Japan

Monday, June 2, 2025
Brenda Gao, a University of Iowa student studying psychology, from Iowa City, Iowa, has been awarded a 2025 U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) to study Japanese this summer in Okayama, Japan.
Collage of student researcher photos

Meet these CLAS student researchers

Friday, April 25, 2025
Learn more about the exciting work of students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.