A Physics and Astronomy-led study found that electromagnetic waves intensify the northern lights by accelerating particles within the aurora, offering new insights into space weather and its potential risks to satellites and spacecraft.

Kimberly Gray joins CLAS as post-award grant manager for Physics and Astronomy, the college’s leading department in external research funding.

Four Iowa Writers' Workshop alumni—Angela Flournoy, Kevin Moffett, Joy Williams, and Yiyun Li—have been named to the longlist for the 2025 National Book Awards, recognized for their works in fiction and nonfiction.

Learn more about the exciting work of the following College of Liberal Arts and Sciences researchers and artists.

Under the direction of professor and ISA Director, Lori Adams, the programs provide students with opportunities to conduct hands-on research, scientific outreach, and other relevant professional development. 

Schwebel talks with CLAS Associate Dean Joshua Weiner about the future of research at Iowa and his love for Iowa City.

Andrea Brady, a poet and professor at Queen Mary University of London, has received the 2025 Truman Capote Award for Literary Criticism for "Poetry and Bondage: A History and Theory of Lyric Constraint," a book that examines how lyric poetry engages with freedom and marginalized voices throughout history.

Three University of Iowa students gained hands-on experience and cultural insight through summer internships abroad, returning with greater confidence and a renewed sense of purpose. Their journeys in South Africa, Australia, and Japan challenged assumptions and inspired personal and professional growth.

University of Iowa professor Mercedes Bern-Klug is challenging ageist norms by promoting intergenerational connection and advocating for stronger support of nursing home staff and older adults. Her work highlights the vital role of community engagement in improving elder care and reshaping perceptions of aging.