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CLAS maintains grant momentum in uncertain times

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Amid major shifts in the national research funding landscape, CLAS faculty and staff sustained strong proposal activity in FY25. Their efforts supported continued progress in research, scholarship, and creative work across the college.
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Iowa Spaceflight Laboratory to allow for cutting-edge space exploration by CLAS faculty and researchers

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
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.
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How to have a successful semester

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Check out these tips on mindset, goal setting, time management and note-taking to help you kick off the spring semester.
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Bob Dylan's poetry the subject of new book by Iowa alum

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
The essay collection takes a deep dive into literary impact of the 2016 Nobel Prize laureate.
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PBS faculty member seeks to understand how memories evolve within the brain

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Isabel Muzzio, professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, wants to answer how memories are stored, whether they can modified, and what sustains them over time.
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Spring 2026: Save these dates and deadlines

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
As a student at the University of Iowa and in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, stay on top of these important dates and deadlines.
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CLAS student shares strategies for getting to class when motivation runs out

Monday, January 12, 2026
Even after a month-long break from the hustle and bustle of college life, getting to class amidst the cold weather and overwhelming schedule can prove stressful. Here are some tips from a CLAS student to help you maintain motivation.
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Getting academic support in CLAS: A guide to Supplemental Instruction and campus resources

Monday, January 12, 2026
What CLAS students should know about supplemental learning and academic support