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The next step for Department of Dance begins in a renovated arts facility

Thursday, July 30, 2026
The department's new home will provide modern instructional spaces, expanded student amenities, and new opportunities for collaboration across the arts.
A headshot of CLAS graduate student Onae Parker, a PhD candidate in Linguistics in the Department of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures, and Cultures in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS). This summer, CLAS doctoral candidates are participating in the Graduate College Summer Fellowship Program.

Meet 2 CLAS doctoral students advancing research with Graduate College summer fellowships

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
This summer, 109 advanced doctoral candidates are participating in the Graduate College Summer Fellowship Program. Meet four students whose fellowship-supported research is deepening our understanding of neuroscience, dual language learning, product delivery optimization, and the rise of the gig economy.
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Global health studies major explores health through an interdisciplinary lens

Monday, July 27, 2026
From studying biology to policy and everything in between, the global health studies major has changed the way College of Liberal Arts and Sciences student Veronica Sanchez views health care.
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CLAS mathematics major develops ways of thinking that extend beyond the classroom

Monday, July 27, 2026
Gabe Postacchini, a mathematics major in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, shared how the Department of Mathematics pushed him to think in new, innovative ways.
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Biology major prepares CLAS students through research and hands-on learning

Monday, July 27, 2026
Undergraduate research opportunities and hands-on learning prepare biology students to tackle real-world scientific challenges from the start of their college careers.
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CLAS alumna Brenda Gao awarded Fulbright to teach English in Taiwan

Monday, July 27, 2026
Brenda Gao (BS psychology ’25) has received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to Taiwan for the 2026–27 academic year.
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CLAS criminology student finds purpose in understanding people

Monday, July 27, 2026
Abigail McCusker shares how studying criminology in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has prepared her for law school, fueled her passion for research, and helped her find a welcoming community at Iowa
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UI Writing Enriched Curriculum pilot to begin in CLAS

The University of Iowa launches a new Writing Enriched Curriculum pilot program this fall, beginning with the Department of Anthropology and the Department of History in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
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CLAS physics and astronomy student discovers endless possibilities at Iowa

Monday, July 20, 2026
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.
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CLAS professor blends education, clinical care, and community involvement

Monday, July 20, 2026
For Clinical Assistant Professor Laura Schmitt, clinical care and educating the next generation of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) go hand-in-hand.