As one of the first classes required for Iowa undergraduate students, the general education Rhetoric course requirement paves the way for students to enhance important transferable skills.

University of Iowa alum Kurt Smith brings Thomas Jefferson to life at Colonial Williamsburg, using his theatre background and historical scholarship to explore the complexities of America’s founding era.

Associate professor Scott Daly and his team of students have been honing their X-ray research methods for several years. Now, they have published their findings in the journal Chemical Science.

Guided by Iowa training and national standards work, Loughrey partners with Missouri’s education department to lead whole-school, public health efforts that strengthen health and physical education and boost student connection statewide.

University of Iowa researchers have modeled how to minimize interference to yield a consistent single photon stream (shown here in this image), an advance that could make quantum computing and communications more reliable and more secure.

Fall 2025 commencement ceremonies brought together graduates, families, and faculty to celebrate the achievements of College of Liberal Arts and Sciences students.

New CLAS graduate Kaya Smlatic takes you behind the scenes of Commencement, sharing what graduation day really looks like from a student's perspective.

The article highlights recent must-read books by University of Iowa-affiliated authors, showcasing a diverse range of literary work from members of the Writing University and other Hawkeye writers. Featured titles include memoirs, true crime, children’s fiction, and novels by Iowa-connected authors.

Join the 2025–2026 Grant Wood Fellows artists for an evening of discussion about their work and research. The event will be accompanied by light refreshments.

After supporting seven academic units, longtime administrator Lindsay Vella marks 10 years at UI with a move to Cinematic Arts.