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Meena Khandelwal

CLAS faculty member recognized with UI's highest teaching honor

Monday, February 24, 2025
Four University of Iowa faculty members are recipients of the 2025 President and Provost Award for Teaching Excellence, recognizing their exceptional and ongoing contributions to student learning and success.
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Countdown to graduation: May 2025

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Graduation applications are due Friday, Feb. 28. If you’re planning to graduate in May, request and review your updated degree audit and let your advisor know right away if you notice any issues.
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Make the most of your summer with tips from CLAS academic advisors

Monday, February 17, 2025
Even though it feels frigid outside, now is the time to start thinking ahead to your summer plans. Make the most of your summer with these tips from CLAS academic advisors.
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Explore animation, video games, sustainability, and more with CLAS general education courses

Monday, February 17, 2025
Curious about how video games relate to identity or want to see how sustainability can be applied to your major? Whatever your interests are, there’s likely a general education course offered by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences that fits what you’re looking for. 
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Visit the spring all majors career fair

Monday, February 17, 2025
This fair will focus on recruiting students in all majors for full time positions and internships.
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CLAS philosophy faculty member receives $1 million grant to further research on ethics of AI-enabled weapons

Monday, February 17, 2025
Jovana Davidovic, associate professor in the Department of Philosophy, will use the grant from the Research Council of Norway to develop ethical risk management frameworks for AI-enabled weapons, a rapidly evolving field with significant global implications.
Mark Blumberg

CLAS PBS professor recognized for career-long contributions to our understanding of sleep in early life

Monday, February 17, 2025
For more than two decades, Mark Blumberg, University of Iowa Distinguished Chair in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, has been investigating the development of sleep in human and non-human animals. His work was recognized by the Sleep Research Society.
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Winter weather safety reminders

Monday, February 17, 2025
As winter weather continues and colder temperatures are expected, it’s important to check the weather forecast before traveling and plan accordingly to stay safe.
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Magid Center for Writing in CLAS gives students unique, hands-on writing, publishing experience

Monday, February 10, 2025
Magid Center for Writing in CLAS gives students unique, hands-on writing, publishing experience. The center provides students with opportunities to workshop their writing, hone their craft, and create community.
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CLAS students participate in second annual Hawkeye Datathon hosted by statistics and actuarial science

Monday, February 10, 2025
Students participated in the week-long event, undergoing unique practical training that will prepare them for a career in data science.