CLAS graduate Ryan Reynolds graduated with a BS in exercise science from @UIowaHHP and is now on the biggest stage in football as the head strength and conditioning coach for the Kansas City Chiefs. Read about his journey to the pros: 🏈 🏆

Updated projects in CLAS include the Health Sciences Academic Building, the Dance Building, and the Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratories. These projects will provide updated spaces for students and faculty to continue their research and academic pursuits.

@HawkeyeGEOG faculty member Matt Dannenberg received three grants to continue his research on tree grow and ecosystem responses to climate change. Read more about Dannenberg's work here:

Congratulations to the students from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences who were named to the dean's list for the 2024 fall semester. More than 8,700 University of Iowa students were named to the list, many from CLAS. View the full list:

Congratulations to CLAS faculty member Mariola Espinosa for receiving a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant, the nation’s most prestigious humanities scholarship:

Join CLAS faculty members Brady G'Sell and Meena Khandelwal for a reading and discussion of their recent works on Tuesday, Feb. 25 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Prairie Lights. 📚 Details:

The All Majors Career Fair is back. Students have another opportunity this semester to seek internship opportunities and full-time positions with employers. Fair details: 💼 💻

Congrats to the CLAS students featured in this year's Dare to Discover campaign. This campaign features undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral students contributing to research, scholarship, and creative activities. Learn more:

Eric Hunter, chair and professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, is leading a multidisciplinary project with researchers across the University of Iowa to create sustainable vocal environments for teachers. Learn more:

Congratulations to CLAS alumni Alicia Rau and Cole Gaffney on their nomination for the 67th Grammy Awards for their work. Learn about Rau and Gaffney's Grammy-nominated projects: 🎶

@IowaEnglish faculty member Eric Gidal led students from various programs, to promote education and sustainable practices surrounding water pollution in Iowa's watersheds. Read more about the project:

Daniel Eberl from @uiowabiology is the corresponding author of a new study that found a possibility of limiting mosquito population growth by looking at a gene found in fruit flies. Read more:

Jovana Davidovic from the Department of Philosophy, Thalassa Raasch from @UIowaArt, and Yu-Hsiang Wu from the Communication Sciences & Disorders Department are three CLAS researchers working on exciting projects this year. Read about their projects:

The Lola Lopes Award for Undergraduate Student Advocacy recognizes staff and faculty members who are strong advocates for undergraduate students. Nominations are due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7.

Shane Bobrycki, a CLAS faculty member in the Department of History, shared details about his recently released book "The Crowd in the Early Middle Ages" and discussed his research behind the book, and his overall experience. Check out the full Q&A:

The 1stGen@Iowa Awards Ceremony recognizes first-generation students, faculty, and staff members who support the success of first-generation students. Nominations are due on January 31, and the ceremony will occur on Thursday, March 6. More details:

Stratis Giannakouros, director of the Office of Sustainability and the Environment in CLAS, described how sustainability courses play a role in sustainability efforts, by educating students on how people fit in society and interact with the environment.

Faculty members Eric Hunter from the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, and David Meyer from the School of Music, collaborated to bring speech and voice specialists together during the Midwest Voice event in November. Read more:

Happy first day of the semester! We can't wait to see what our faculty, staff, and students accomplish this spring. 🖤💛

Recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthdate has been a tradition at the University of Iowa since 1969. The university holiday allows faculty, staff, and students to engage in free events within the community throughout the week.