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Offering Hawkeyes a rich liberal arts experience at the heart of a major public research university.

08/24/2026

There’s no limit to what Gabe Postacchini can do with his mathematics degree.

"To me, math is about learning how to think," he said. "It's not just numbers and equations, but rather recognizing patterns, breaking down problems, and understanding why things work the way they do."

As a CLAS mathematics and computer science major, Gabe appreciates the flexibility of his degree, applying math to other disciplines as an integral tool for creation or problem-solving.

From presenting research and tutoring other students, to writing algorithm-heavy systems for the robotics team and competing in the Iowa Collegiate Math Competition, Gabe’s studies have converged to open doors into many exciting opportunities.

“It’s been challenging in the best way,” Gabe said.

08/23/2026

Decades of innovation in speech and hearing have a new address.

For 50 years, the Wendell Johnson Speech and Hearing Center was home to one of the oldest speech pathology and audiology programs in the country in the department of Communication Sciences & Disorders at the University of Iowa. Now, their legacy continues in the Health Sciences Academic Building.

The new Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic gives faculty and students modern spaces to conduct research and provide expanded care for Iowans while continuing the department's history of innovation.

The building may have changed, but CLAS’s commitment to the people it serves continues.

08/22/2026

Music brings people together. It also improves communication, well-being, and quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s disease.

CLAS faculty at the University of Iowa School of Music are leading a new multi-year research initiative supported by more than $198,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts. The interdisciplinary team will study therapeutic group singing through a partnership with Tremble Clefs, a nonprofit organization that provides singing programs for people with Parkinson’s disease.

The project is led by School of Music Associate Professor Abbey Dvorak and includes faculty collaborators from Communication Sciences & Disorders at the University of Iowa, music education, and neurology.

08/21/2026

For three CLAS students, studying abroad this summer became one of the most memorable parts of their college experience.

🇯🇵 Veronica completed a full-time internship at Tokyo Seitoku University in Japan.

🇮🇹 Sean completed a full-time internship in Rome after previously studying abroad in Spain, Chile, and France.

🇨🇱 Kara completed a semester of coursework in Spanish while living in Santiago, Chile.

They stepped outside their comfort zones, built connections across cultures, and discovered that studying abroad was more accessible than they expected through scholarships and guidance from University of Iowa International Programs.

08/20/2026

What do CLAS’s most-read stories of summer 2026 have in common? People and ideas thrive with the right support.

The top five span mathematics outreach, an University of Iowa - Department of English alum connecting language and culture, faculty research, staff leadership, and a new chapter for Classics and Religious Studies at Iowa.

Do you have good news to share about CLAS staff, faculty, students, or alumni? We love to hear from our CLAS community!

08/19/2026

Understanding health means looking beyond biology. Culture, economics, policy, the environment, and other social factors all influence health and access to care.

As a CLAS global health studies major, Veronica Sanchez studies not only science, but the ways in which socioeconomic factors intersect with health. Her mission is to make health care more accessible, equitable, and community-focused.

Now preparing to pursue an advanced degree in occupational therapy, Sanchez says the major has changed how she thinks about her future work.

“I have learned to see health beyond the diagnosis and now consider cultural, environmental, and social factors that influence how people live,” Sanchez said.

08/18/2026

What can birds teach researchers about dinosaurs, behavior, and engineering?

For CLAS scientists, the natural world is helping new ideas take flight.

Christopher Brochu of CLAS's School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability says birding has made him a sharper paleontologist. Ed Wasserman of University of Iowa Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences studies pigeon cognition to better understand learning and behavior. And University of Iowa College of Engineering's Cong Wang looks to birds and fish for inspiration in fluid dynamics.

Read more about these Hawkeyes’ research through the link below.

08/17/2026

The magnetometer is getting an upgrade from CLAS physicists.

Invisible magnetic fields shape everything from GPS navigation to space weather, and are measured using devices called magnetometers.

However, calibrating magnetometers—or orienting them to magnetic fields in their environment so they can measure properly—traditionally requires expensive, specialized laboratories... until now.

In an open field, graduate student Jessica Mondoskin and her team rotated a magnetometer in every possible orientation while keeping it as still as possible, allowing the device to calibrate itself using Earth’s magnetic field instead of a specialized laboratory environment.

This innovation by CLAS’s Department of Physics & Astronomy, The University of Iowa makes calibrating magnetometers less expensive, providing students, educators, and citizen scientists with unprecedented access to magnetic field research.

08/16/2026

The newest Hawkeyes are here, and CLAS is ready to welcome them.

From Aug. 16-22, On Iowa! gives new first-year and transfer students a week to make connections, learn Hawkeye traditions, explore campus and Iowa City, and prepare for the start of classes.

With Kickoff at Kinnick, canoe rides, silent discos, the President’s Party at the Pentacrest, and so much more, the week is full of opportunities for students to begin finding their place.

Welcome home, new Hawkeyes. CLAS is so glad you’re here.

08/14/2026

Studying the arts and humanities and preparing for a successful career go hand in hand at CLAS.

CLAS offers an abundance of resources to help students enter their professional field:

- My Career Path: An online platform helping to connect students’ academic experiences to career goals.

- Industry Professionals in the Arts and Humanities: A program bringing creative professionals into the classroom.

- Stop/Time: A festival hosted by the University of Iowa to promote professional development in the arts.

“What employers consistently value—critical thinking, communication, ethical reasoning, creativity—has always been central to the humanities,” said Barry Thomas, associate provost for faculty and strategic operations. “At Iowa, we’re helping students recognize and articulate that connection.”

Why do you believe in the value of the arts and humanities? Comment below.

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