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CLAS HHP faculty member finds physical activity reduces chronic disease risk

Monday, January 13, 2025
University of Iowa researchers are recommending all patients be surveyed about their physical activity levels, after a new study underscores the link between physical activity and chronic disease.
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Iowa Sciences Academy in CLAS gives students experience researching and communicating about science

Monday, January 13, 2025
Iowa Sciences Academy in CLAS gives students experience researching and communicating about science. The academy supports the academic and personal success of undergraduate students interested in scientific research and communication.
Schaeffer Hall in the winter

Two CLAS faculty members selected for spring grant writing residency program

Monday, January 6, 2025
The Center for Social Science Innovation (CSSI) has recently accepted four participants for its Spring 2025 Grant Writing Residency Program (GWRP).
James Wo

CLAS sociology and criminology faculty member connects city design to crime levels

Monday, January 6, 2025
James Wo, a faculty member in the Department of Sociology and Criminology in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, connects city design to crime levels.
Allison Jaynes

CLAS physics and astronomy faculty member served on Heliophysics Decadal Survey Committee

Monday, January 6, 2025
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has released the 2024 Solar and Space Physics (Heliophysics) Decadal Survey, produced by a steering committee that included Associate Prof. Allison Jaynes.
Laura Schmitt

CLAS CSD faculty member and graduate students help lead dementia workshop

Clinical assistant professor Laura Schmitt and a group of speech-language pathology graduate students took part in a four-part workshop for care partners of individuals living with dementia.
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Writers’ Workshop faculty member wins Maya Angelou Book Award

Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Jamel Brinkley, assistant professor in the Iowa Writers’ Workshop at the University of Iowa, was named the winner of the fourth annual Maya Angelou Book Award for Witness: Stories.
Graduating students turn their tassels indicating they are now graduates

Photos from fall 2024 CLAS commencement

Monday, December 23, 2024
Congratulations to our newest graduates! Check out some of the photos from the Dec. 22 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences fall commencement ceremony.
A snowy Old Capitol with the east side of campus in the background

CLAS to propose new School of Social and Cultural Analysis

Tuesday, December 17, 2024
New school would promote interdisciplinary collaboration, enhance faculty support, and increase student opportunities
Alix Bushard

Meet the fall 2024 CLAS commencement singer

Friday, December 13, 2024
Alix Bushard, a fourth-year College of Liberal Arts and Sciences student graduating in May, will sing the national anthem at the start of the fall 2024 CLAS commencement ceremony.