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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.
Jaecee Hall, a CLAS alum, has seen success with her clothing business Unbreakable Female Athlete.

CLAS alumna uplifts female athletes with new clothing company

Monday, August 18, 2025
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences alumna Jaecee Hall (BA24, MA24) founded her company Unbreakable Female Athlete to help address gender equity in sports.

CLAS student shares tips for starting the new 2025-26 academic year

Friday, August 15, 2025
Get ready for the academic year with various resources and tips from a fellow undergraduate student in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Daniel Khalastchi

Khalastchi named executive director of the Office of Writing and Communication

Thursday, August 14, 2025
The University of Iowa has appointed Daniel Khalastchi executive director of its new Office of Writing and Communication.

Magid Center for Writing update from CLAS

Thursday, August 14, 2025
UI announces new Office of Writing and Communication, led by Daniel Khalastchi; Magid Center programs shift or conclude amid strategic changes.
An image of Schaeffer Hall in the spring with green leaves

14 Ida Beam scholars to bring new ideas, perspectives to CLAS

Monday, August 11, 2025
Current faculty in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invited visiting scholars for the 2025-26 academic year through the Ida Cordelia Beam Distinguished Professorships Program.
A student takes notes and studies on a laptop

Kickstart your learning: Strategies for a productive semester

Thursday, August 7, 2025
Follow these tips for learning and studying effectively as the new semester begins.
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 Matheson moderated a panel with Big Ten leaders during the Big Ten Development Conference in Iowa City.

CLAS SRM faculty member moderates panel on future of college athletics at Big Ten Development Conference

Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Dan Matheson, director of the Sport and Recreation Management program in the Department of Health, Sport, and Human Physiology, addressed the NCAA House settlement and the future of college athletics during a panel with Big Ten leaders.