Many of the prestigious writing programs are housed in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Akalanka B. Ekanayake, a fourth-year PhD student in chemistry at the University of Iowa, originates from Sri Lanka, where he earned his bachelor’s degree and taught at a local college. Driven by a deep passion for research and teaching, he decided to pursue graduate studies in the U.S.

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.

Dustin Swarm, a postdoctoral research scholar in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, will use the award to develop imaging technology to better see our galaxy.

Members of the University of Iowa community can now nominate outstanding undergraduate, grad student, and postdoctoral researchers for the 2025 Dare to Discover banner campaign, which is sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR).

University of Iowa researchers, including graduate student Midha Ahmad, have uncovered a brain rhythm in the brain stem of sleeping infant rats that mirrors the rhythm in the cerebral cortex.

The Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award ceremony honors graduate students for their dedication to mentoring undergraduates each year. In May, 25 from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences were recognized.

Graduate students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will gain valuable experience in outreach, engagement, and writing that will benefit their career preparation.

Meng Zhou, from China, recently earned his PhD in informatics from the University of Iowa and has embarked on a new role as an assistant scientist at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

Learn more about the exciting work of students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.