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More students, more solutions: CLAS faculty rise to meet growing enrollment

Monday, November 10, 2025
As the University of Iowa welcomed another large first-year class this fall, faculty across campus have adapted to ensure that every student receives the classroom support they need.
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Global Student Award recipient and CLAS student Leila Assadi promotes international understanding through campus leadership

Monday, November 10, 2025
Leila Assadi, a UI student double majoring in economics and political science with minors in international business and political risk analysis, and a recipient of a 2025 Global Student Award, exemplifies what it means to be a globally-minded Hawkeye.
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CLAS researcher involved in developing hydrogen sensors, improving infrared imaging

Monday, November 3, 2025
University of Iowa researchers have demonstrated in two new studies how a semiconductor material can be used to create sensors that can better detect hydrogen gas and improve infrared imaging systems.
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How a CLAS alum became known as ‘The Notorious Ph.D’

Monday, November 3, 2025
Since earning his doctorate in communication studies at the University of Iowa, USC professor Todd Boyd has become a leading voice in sports and hip-hop culture.
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Ready, set, register! CLAS advisors share tips ahead of spring and winter course registration

Friday, October 31, 2025
Take the time to plan and work through a few alternative schedules to help your registration process run smoothly. Winter and spring registration is open Nov. 10 through Dec. 5.
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Five FAFSA tips every Hawkeye should know 

Thursday, October 30, 2025
The 2026–27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid is open! File by Dec. 1 to be stay eligible or be considered for need-based aid. Dec. 1 is also the priority submission deadline to be considered for maximum aid.
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Events for CLAS students during 1st Gen Week, Nov. 3-8, 2025

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Whether you're adjusting to college-level coursework, learning how to manage your time, or just figuring out how to balance it all, we’ve got your back.
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To drop, or not to drop a class?

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Feeling nervous about how things are going in a class, or maybe you got a midterm notice? Wondering what your options are? The drop/withdrawal deadline for fall classes is Nov. 17.
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CLAS researcher decodes fruit fly love songs

Monday, October 27, 2025
A Biology faculty member is uncovering how fruit flies use sound to communicate during courtship, offering new insights into neural processing and behavior.
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Plan now, stress less: your exam success guide

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Final exams may still feel far off, but the end of the semester will arrive faster than you think! Now is the perfect time to make a plan so you can stay productive, reduce stress, and finish strong.