Schaeffer Hall in the winter

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.
Adam Brummett

CLAS chemistry faculty member researching how to implement AI in classroom

Monday, March 3, 2025
Adam Brummett, associate professor of instruction in the Department of Chemistry, was awarded a nearly $50,000 grant to further his work using AI to create personalized feedback for students that is based off instructor prompts and direction.
Students sit together

Peers lifting peers: Building a community of support in CLAS

Monday, March 3, 2025
When faced with difficult life situations, we all lean on friends. So, how can you best support your friends, peers, and those around you during challenging times?
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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.
Two students in the Writing Center sitting in chairs

CLAS academic support centers available to help students across areas of study

Monday, February 24, 2025
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers a variety of academic and support resources to meet student needs and help them succeed.
Naomi Scott

CLAS HHP undergraduate paves the way in wrestling and human physiology

Monday, February 24, 2025
Naomi Simon, a first-year student in the Department of Health and Human Physiology and four-time state wrestling champion, thrives while balancing elite competition with academic excellence.
A student meets with their advisor

Make the most of your summer with tips from CLAS academic advisors

Monday, February 17, 2025
Even though it feels frigid outside, now is the time to start thinking ahead to your summer plans. Make the most of your summer with these tips from CLAS academic advisors.
Students sit in a general education class

Explore animation, video games, sustainability, and more with CLAS general education courses

Monday, February 17, 2025
Curious about how video games relate to identity or want to see how sustainability can be applied to your major? Whatever your interests are, there’s likely a general education course offered by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences that fits what you’re looking for. 
A student meets with an employer at the career fair

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.
A student reads a script as part of the Iowa Writers' Room course

Magid Center for Writing in CLAS gives students unique, hands-on writing, publishing experience

Monday, February 10, 2025
Magid Center for Writing in CLAS gives students unique, hands-on writing, publishing experience. The center provides students with opportunities to workshop their writing, hone their craft, and create community.