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
Make the most of your summer internship with these tips
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Whether you’ve landed your summer internship or are still looking, the Pomerantz Career Center has advice and resources to help you start your summer off strong.
CLAS students win first place in Upper Midwest Regional Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl Competition
Thursday, March 27, 2025
The recently formed University of Iowa Ethics Bowl team, which includes College of Liberal Arts Students across majors, bested 20 competing teams in the Midwest.
On One Day for Iowa, support experiential learning for Hawkeyes
Monday, March 24, 2025
Invest in Hawkeye students by donating to CLAS. Every gift makes a difference, and yours could be matched during the giving day.
CLAS students, alumni receive Fulbright awards to travel abroad in 2024-25
Monday, March 17, 2025
The students will teach English abroad, serve in local community organizations, enroll in graduate studies at cutting-edge universities, and conduct research and creative arts projects.
CLAS journalism students get first-hand experience in Chicago sports media
Monday, March 17, 2025
Visiting associate professor Wayne Drehs led 11 journalism students to downtown Chicago for the winter class Chicago Sports Media Experience.
CLAS CSD initiative offers unique research opportunities for undergraduates
Monday, March 10, 2025
The program will provide direct laboratory experience throughout 2025 for six undergraduate students studying speech and hearing science.
Downtown banners feature CLAS student and postdoc research and creative activity
Monday, March 3, 2025
The 2025 Dare to Discover banner campaign highlights 80 undergraduate, graduate student, and postdoctoral scholars who are engaged in promising research, scholarship, and creative activities that range from unlocking the molecular mechanisms of disease to exploring the mysteries of space.
CLAS cinematic arts associate professor helps students make connections in the screenwriting industry
Monday, February 24, 2025
Dean Bakopoulos, associate professor in the Department of Cinematic Arts, currently teaches “Topics in Screenwriting” and is working on developing an introductory course in TV writing for non-majors.
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.