College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa

Research led by third-year student Odysseus Orr and Professor Edward Wasserman of @PsychIowa shows that pigeons balance repetition and exploration, offering new insight into how creativity works. bit.ly/4sVhZYT

Congratulations, CLAS graduates! We’re proud to have been part of your journey. Before you go, update your email to stay connected after graduation: bit.ly/4faUhEJ

What a day! We celebrated two CLAS commencement ceremonies at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Watch them here: bit.ly/4uwwHGR

Tomorrow is CLAS Commencement! Find ceremony details, graduation checklists, guest info, FAQs, and more here: bit.ly/48OaCeE

Meet Ben Ahlrichs, a graduating Hawkeye who found community and creativity through Iowa’s culture of writing and storytelling. bit.ly/4wnUNpe

Congratulations to the CLAS students graduating this spring with distinction and honors! We’re proud to celebrate your hard work and achievements. bit.ly/4wjtz2X

Meet this year’s CLAS Commencement singers! Chloe Schultz will perform at the 9 a.m. ceremony, and Sage Johnson will sing at the 1:30 p.m. ceremony on May 16. bit.ly/4nePKDb

Meet this year’s CLAS Commencement speakers: Jenna Crowley will speak at the 9 a.m. ceremony, and Aidan Wirtz will speak at the 1:30 p.m. ceremony on Saturday, May 16. bit.ly/4nePKDb

Five days until CLAS Commencement! Here are a few fun facts about the spring Class of 2026 as we get ready to celebrate our newest graduates. bit.ly/4f7813h

Mother’s Day can mean different things across generations and family structures. CLAS communication researcher Sylvia Mikucki-Enyart shares perspectives on family communication, caregiving, and emotionally complex holidays: bit.ly/4f6PdB9

Professor Kate Magsamen-Conrad of the Department of Communication Studies shares insight in WalletHub on why people are talking more openly about money. bit.ly/4sRYnEQ

Congratulations to CLAS alumni Yiyun Li and Daniel Kraus who won 2026 Pulitzer Prizes, while Torrey Peters and Scott Anderson (not pictured) were named finalists. Iowa continues to grow writers who shape the American literary landscape. bit.ly/4eQ9gEb

The Iowa Spaceflight Lab in @physicsastron, backed by $7.2M+ and NASA support, brings full mission development under one roof, advancing CLAS’ leadership in space research. bit.ly/4tTXLQI

CLAS Radiochemist Tori Forbes of the Department of Chemistry shared expert insight in Iowa Public Radio on the future of nuclear energy and the Duane Arnold restart. bit.ly/4d7NB7W

Congratulations to Stephanie Miracle of Dance who was recognized with the inaugural Obermann Interdisciplinary Achievement Award! Miracle’s work brings together art, science, and collaboration, expanding how students learn, create, and connect. bit.ly/41Kn0Zi

Thanks to the many CLAS faculty and staff recognized by graduating class of 2026 for making a difference for our students! For the full list of names: bit.ly/4enuhWl

Can exercise improve memory? Research from Professor Michelle Voss of @PsychIowa shows the right kind of activity can boost how we learn and remember. bit.ly/4taddHM

After Artemis II, @physicsastron Associate Professors Allison Jaynes and Casey DeRoo are looking ahead to the next phase of lunar exploration. bit.ly/482xgzF

Congratulations to CLAS faculty Brian Lai, Jan Steyn, and Elizabeth Heineman for being recognized with three of the five annual UI Hubbard-Walder Awards for Excellence in Teaching. The award honors faculty who shape meaningful student learning experiences. bit.ly/3QfqaSa

Real clients. Real experience. CLAS students build marketing campaigns through the Adler Agency in @UIowa_SJMC, gaining hands-on skills that prepare them for internships and careers. bit.ly/4mxgiiH