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3D Design students from CLAS recently attended a prestigious design showcase in New York City.

CLAS 3D Design students showcase skills at prestigious showcase in New York City

Tuesday, June 24, 2025
3D Design students in the School of Art, Art History, and Design were invited to the International Contemporary Furniture Fair to share their work at Wanted, a showcase that highlights upcoming designers.
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CLAS journalism professor emeritus receives award for his memoir

Monday, June 23, 2025
Stephen G. Bloom, professor emeritus in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, recently won the Knudson Latin America Prize from the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication for his memoir The Brazil Chronicles.
Dozens of Iowa faculty have been recognized by the class of 2025 for their contributions in the classroom.

Students recognize CLAS faculty members for their impact in the classroom

Monday, June 16, 2025
Several College of Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty members reflect on the appreciation of their students and the methods they use to help students be successful.
Melissa Febos

CLAS English faculty member receives national attention for new book

Monday, June 16, 2025
Melissa Febos, professor in the Department of English, has garnered attention from news outlets nationwide for her new memoir The Dry Season.
The CLAS HR team recently won the Improving Our Workplace Award.

CLAS Human Resources team receives Improving Our Workplace Award

Monday, June 16, 2025
The college’s human resources team received an award in recognition of work enhancing the clarity and consistency of human resources functions.
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Three CLAS students awarded Richard J. Tyner Scholarship to study abroad in 2025

Sunday, June 15, 2025
Three CLAS students have been awarded a Richard J. Tyner Scholarship, a fund established in 2017 by Richard J. Tyner (BA French and political science ‘70).
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CLAS faculty projects receive support from OVPR's Arts and Humanities Initiative

Faculty from a range of disciplines will pursue research, develop creative projects, and host academic conferences with support from the Arts and Humanities Initiative.
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Two Nonfiction Writing Program graduates named Guggenheim Fellows

Monday, June 9, 2025
Two graduates of the University of Iowa Nonfiction Writing Program are among those selected for a 2025 Guggenheim Fellowship.
Grace Smith

CLAS photojournalism grad looks for new angles

After an award-winning stint as a photographer with The Daily Iowan and the opportunity to document a historic women’s basketball tournament run, Grace Smith is continuing to pursue creative visual storytelling — and to photograph a favorite Iowa baller.
portrait of Ryan Kirkey

Meet the new CLAS senior director of business and financial administration

Monday, June 9, 2025
Ryan Kirkey, who has been a part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences finance team for the last four years, recently stepped into his new role as senior director of business and financial administration in the college.