A CLAS interdisciplinary research team is studying how social isolation and disrupted sleep patterns drive reliance on AI chatbots, and how those interactions may pose mental health risks. Supported by CSSI's Research Convergence Residency Program, the team will analyze Reddit discussions and conduct a national survey to inform the design of safer AI mental health support systems.

Rebecca Gallagher discovered her passion in anthropology after exploring other majors, drawn by the hands-on learning that the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Iowa offered through fieldwork, lab research, and one-on-one faculty mentorship. Those experiences gave her the tools to engage directly with the past and build a path toward her future.

The University of Iowa's Philosophy department teaches students to think critically, argue effectively, and tackle complex questions rather than memorize facts. Students like Jeimy Panduro Orellana benefit from accessible faculty, rigorous coursework, and skills development that translates directly to graduate school success and career readiness.

As an ExxonMobil geologist, Leon Aden (80BS, 82MS) mentors students interested in Earth science who are as undecided as he was in college about which career path to take. Leon Aden Leon Aden While Aden didn’t decide until his sophomore year to study geology, students today can explore a wide range of options early in core classes while working toward a degree. That’s thanks to the newly established School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability (SEES) within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Academic advisors in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences bust five myths about instructor drop-in hours, as well as provide common questions to ask during your meeting.

Don’t let the winter blues slow down your start to a successful semester. Here are five tips to get you off to a good start.

As the University of Iowa looks toward celebrating the 100-year anniversary of its Religious Studies department in 2026, Associate Professor and DEO, Paul Dilley, stands at the intersection of tradition and innovation. A scholar of ancient Mediterranean religions, early Christianity, and digital humanities, Dilley exemplifies the interdisciplinary spirit that defines the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Ericka (Tank) Muhlbauer, MD (B.S. ’14), is a family medicine physician in Carroll, Iowa, where she cares for patients at McFarland Clinic and St. Anthony Regional Hospital. Long before she was delivering babies and supporting families in western Iowa, her path began at the University of Iowa’s Department of Health, Sport, and Human Physiology (HSHP). As a human physiology major in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Muhlbauer built a science foundation, found mentors, and gained hands-on research experience that helped her prepare for medical school and continues to shape the way she practices medicine today.