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Allison Jaynes

CLAS physics and astronomy faculty member served on Heliophysics Decadal Survey Committee

Monday, January 6, 2025
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has released the 2024 Solar and Space Physics (Heliophysics) Decadal Survey, produced by a steering committee that included Associate Prof. Allison Jaynes.
Three faculty members

Meet three CLAS researchers and artists

Friday, January 3, 2025
Learn more about the exciting work of three faculty members in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Group photo of students, Eric Gidal, and farmer Dick Sloane

CLAS faculty, graduate students travel around Iowa to promote interdisciplinary research in environmental sustainability

Thursday, January 2, 2025
Students from various humanities backgrounds collaborated with researchers in engineering and environmental studies to promote education and sustainable practices around nitrogen runoff in Iowa’s watersheds.
Laura Schmitt

CLAS CSD faculty member and graduate students help lead dementia workshop

Clinical assistant professor Laura Schmitt and a group of speech-language pathology graduate students took part in a four-part workshop for care partners of individuals living with dementia.
Portrait of Jamel Brinkley

Writers’ Workshop faculty member wins Maya Angelou Book Award

Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Jamel Brinkley, assistant professor in the Iowa Writers’ Workshop at the University of Iowa, was named the winner of the fourth annual Maya Angelou Book Award for Witness: Stories.
Graduating students turn their tassels indicating they are now graduates

Photos from fall 2024 CLAS commencement

Monday, December 23, 2024
Congratulations to our newest graduates! Check out some of the photos from the Dec. 22 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences fall commencement ceremony.

CLAS geographical and sustainability sciences faculty member receives three grants

Thursday, December 19, 2024
Matt Dannenberg, an assistant professor in the Department of Geographical and Sustainability Sciences, studies ecosystem responses to climate change, especially changes in the water cycle due to climate change.
A snowy Old Capitol with the east side of campus in the background

CLAS to propose new School of Social and Cultural Analysis

Tuesday, December 17, 2024
New school would promote interdisciplinary collaboration, enhance faculty support, and increase student opportunities
Eric Hunter

CLAS CSD faculty member leading interdisciplinary research on preserving teachers’ vocal health

Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Eric Hunter, chair of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, is working with researchers across the University of Iowa to create healthier vocal environments for teachers and enhance classroom learning.
Alix Bushard

Meet the fall 2024 CLAS commencement singer

Friday, December 13, 2024
Alix Bushard, a fourth-year College of Liberal Arts and Sciences student graduating in May, will sing the national anthem at the start of the fall 2024 CLAS commencement ceremony.