Sara Mitchell and Elise Pizzi, professor and associate professor, respectively, in the Department of Political Science and researcher affiliates in the Center for Social Science Innovation (CSSI), have published a study that analyzes how the Peruvian government’s response to natural disasters influenced political violence in the country.

Aaron Schneider, assistant professor of health and human physiology in the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, explains how sleep can optimize your physical performance and the best way to prioritize quality sleep over quantity.

The 2025 Dare to Discover banner campaign highlights 80 undergraduate, graduate student, and postdoctoral scholars who are engaged in promising research, scholarship, and creative activities that range from unlocking the molecular mechanisms of disease to exploring the mysteries of space.

Adam Brummett, associate professor of instruction in the Department of Chemistry, was awarded a nearly $50,000 grant to further his work using AI to create personalized feedback for students that is based off instructor prompts and direction.

When faced with difficult life situations, we all lean on friends. So, how can you best support your friends, peers, and those around you during challenging times?

Daniel Khalastchi received the Berru Poetry Award in Memory of Ruth and Bernie Weinflash for his work.

The lecture, “Understanding Our Multiple Voices in 21st-Century Communication,” will take place at 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, in the International Ballroom at the Iowa Memorial Union.

Dean Bakopoulos, associate professor in the Department of Cinematic Arts, currently teaches “Topics in Screenwriting” and is working on developing an introductory course in TV writing for non-majors.

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers a variety of academic and support resources to meet student needs and help them succeed.

Naomi Simon, a first-year student in the Department of Health and Human Physiology and four-time state wrestling champion, thrives while balancing elite competition with academic excellence.