A Biology faculty member is uncovering how fruit flies use sound to communicate during courtship, offering new insights into neural processing and behavior.

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.

UI faculty members are working on projects in support of the 2022-2027 Strategic Plan

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences student Fatima Salinas offers tips for staying motivated and managing stress when midterm blues hit.  

Brandon Dean, assistant professor of instruction in the Department of Religious Studies, blends his interests of religion and popular culture into engaging public events.

The University of Iowa will launch a new artificial intelligence certificate program in fall 2026, offering accessible, interdisciplinary courses to help students ethically and effectively engage with AI across fields.

English-Creative Writing alumnus Dakota Maysonet helps shape the storytelling and character development of Marvel video games, including Marvel Rivals, by blending deep knowledge of Marvel lore with creative writing skills honed at Iowa. His work ensures authentic representation of iconic superheroes while guiding global game development teams.

SEES geologist Valerie Payré is helping analyze data from NASA’s Perseverance rover, which recently spotted Martian rocks with features resembling microbial byproducts found on Earth.

Eric Leiderman shared candid insights from his unconventional path in television, encouraging students to embrace creativity, adaptability, and self-initiative in an unpredictable industry.

Rachel Yoder, assistant professor of screenwriting in the Department of Cinematic Arts, is finding new ways to expose her folk horror narratives course to real life inspiration.