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SJMC Students, Travis Vogan and Jeff Grisamore at book launch in Chicago

CLAS journalism students get hands-on experience launching marketing campaign

Monday, November 4, 2024
Students in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication are spearheading marketing efforts for faculty member Travis Vogan’s new book.
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CLAS Department of Dance collaborates with College of Engineering for Dance Gala 2024

Monday, November 4, 2024
An idea to explore connections of humans and technology through dance sparked a creative collaboration between the University of Iowa College of Engineering and the Department of Dance.
Jorge Moreno

CLAS biology alum overcomes adversity to become a research scientist exploring molecular secrets to immortality

Jorge Moreno was born into a migrant family and entered the University of Iowa as a first-generation student. After faltering initially, he has earned multiple degrees and now is a research scientist attempting to unlock the molecular secrets to immortality.
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Learn about Nordic crime novels, history of oil, and more with CLAS general education courses

Monday, October 28, 2024
From reading page-turning Nordic crime novels to analyzing the cultural impact of American sports, there are many unique general education courses offered by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences that you can choose from each semester. 
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Meet CLAS faculty member Andrew Forbes

Andrew Forbes, professor and associate chair of the department of Biology, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, shares his love of insects.
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Registration tips and tricks from CLAS academic advisors

Monday, October 28, 2024
It's almost time to register for the spring semester! Don’t forget to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor if you need registration authorization. Check out these tips for planning your courseload and to ensure your schedule is full for next semester.
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Transform your learning: Make study groups work for you

Monday, October 28, 2024
One common piece of advice from faculty and alumni is to join a study group. To use your time effectively and maximize the benefits of collaborative learning, consider these recommendations from Learning at Iowa.
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To drop or not to drop? These are the questions

Monday, October 28, 2024
If you have a class that isn’t going according to plan, here are some things to think about before the drop deadline on Nov. 18.
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CLAS graduate named to TIME 100 Next List

Maria Drout, a graduate of College of Liberal Arts and Science at Iowa, earned a BA in physics and astronomy in 2010.
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CLAS graduates honored with University of Iowa Distinguished Alumni Awards

Monday, October 21, 2024
Alumni of the college majored in history and music and will be recognized during a ceremony on Friday, Oct. 25.