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CLAS professor Michelle Voss leads research on how exercise supports brain health across the lifespan
Monday, January 5, 2026
Voss, a faculty member in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, collaborates with researchers across the University of Iowa to study how lifestyle choices shape brain health.
Biology Professor awarded James Van Allen Natural Sciences Fellowship
Monday, January 5, 2026
Bin Z. HE, an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology, has been awarded the James Van Allen Natural Sciences Fellowship for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. This fellowship, which provides $15,000 to support a scholarly project, is a competitive award designed to encourage and support scholarly work in the physical, natural, and mathematical sciences.
Foundational skills taught in general education Rhetoric course build student confidence and community
Monday, January 5, 2026
As one of the first classes required for Iowa undergraduate students, the general education Rhetoric course requirement paves the way for students to enhance important transferable skills.
CLAS Theatre alumn to play in Colonial Williamsburg Foundation production
Monday, January 5, 2026
University of Iowa alum Kurt Smith brings Thomas Jefferson to life at Colonial Williamsburg, using his theatre background and historical scholarship to explore the complexities of America’s founding era.
Department of Chemistry research team publishes exceptional findings
Monday, December 29, 2025
Associate professor Scott Daly and his team of students have been honing their X-ray research methods for several years. Now, they have published their findings in the journal Chemical Science.
A Hawkeye health advocate: Thomas Loughrey’s journey in physical education
Monday, December 29, 2025
Guided by Iowa training and national standards work, Loughrey partners with Missouri’s education department to lead whole-school, public health efforts that strengthen health and physical education and boost student connection statewide.
Researchers propose method to purify photon stream central to quantum circuitry
Monday, December 29, 2025
University of Iowa researchers have modeled how to minimize interference to yield a consistent single photon stream (shown here in this image), an advance that could make quantum computing and communications more reliable and more secure.
2025 Fall Commencement photo recap from CLAS
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Fall 2025 commencement ceremonies brought together graduates, families, and faculty to celebrate the achievements of College of Liberal Arts and Sciences students.
A Day in the life at Commencment
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
New CLAS graduate Kaya Smlatic takes you behind the scenes of Commencement, sharing what graduation day really looks like from a student's perspective.
Bookshelf Picks: new releases from University of Iowa authors
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
The article highlights recent must-read books by University of Iowa-affiliated authors, showcasing a diverse range of literary work from members of the Writing University and other Hawkeye writers. Featured titles include memoirs, true crime, children’s fiction, and novels by Iowa-connected authors.
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