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Your liberal arts education goes beyond the classroom, lab, or studio
If you want, your coursework can take you abroad, into the local community, and expose you to life-changing experiences.
Browse some of the opportunities available in the course catalog for experiential learning in your major, in addition to opportunities featured here that will help you stand out among your peers in the job market, and broaden your understanding of the world.
CLAS students regularly take their learning beyond the classroom
Two CLAS departments collaborate for third Edge of Space Academy
Monday, October 7, 2024
The most recent cohort got hands-on with space-based instrumentation, conducting research, and working as a team as part of the immersive program led by the Department of Physics and Astronomy and Department of Geographical and Sustainability Sciences.
CLAS students explore connection between chemistry and sustainability while in Europe
Monday, September 16, 2024
In Germany, CLAS Students the important role of chemical processes in implementing sustainable practices. Students were able to see this in real life at some of Europe’s most sustainable cities.
CLAS journalism students gain hands-on experience reporting on sustainability efforts in Dubuque
Sunday, September 8, 2024
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication collaborated with the Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities on three capstone classes where students produced news content, snapped photos, and created plans to help the city of Dubuque meet its sustainability goals.
CLAS students tee up a career in golf
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
A unique practicum gives University of Iowa students behind-the-scenes access to golf venues and events, including a tournament on the PGA Tour.
CLAS journalism students pursue summer internships around the country, from D.C. to Seattle
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Students in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication had valuable opportunities – from newsrooms to Capitol Hill to HGTV – where they gained unique, real-world experience.
CLAS 3D design students showcase work at leading contemporary furniture conference in New York City
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
For the 11th year in a row, students in the School of Art, Art History, and Design exhibited their work in the Big Apple while networking with industry professionals.
HHP undergraduate student wins multiple awards for research presented at the American Physiological Summit
Monday, July 22, 2024
Thomas Hart, a fourth-year student in the Department of Health and Human Physiology, was recognized for his presentation of research on the correlation between anxiety severity and increased blood pressure.
Hawks in D.C.: CLAS students explore the ever-changing field of media in our nation’s capital
Monday, June 3, 2024
On a three-day trip, 11 School of Journalism and Mass Communication students traveled to Washington D.C. with faculty member Brett Johnson to learn more about journalism and the First Amendment.
CLAS art and art history professor and six students embark on journey across Iowa on handmade bikes
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Department of Art and Art History Professor Steve McGuire and six students will complete a 500-mile trip across the state on bicycles they made in his course.