College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Screenplays with an Iowa touch
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
When the University of Iowa officially began offering a major in screenwriting arts in 2020, it had a strong supporting cast in place: The nation’s top creative writing program. A pioneering university film department. A designated UNESCO City of Literature. A campus where aspiring screenwriters had
Remains of ancient, Indigenous dogs found at Jamestown, as well as proof people ate them
Friday, January 6, 2023
Indigenous dogs roamed Jamestown in the early 17th century and out of desperation during harsh winter months, some colonists ate them, researchers have proven. A team of archaeologists at the University of Iowa were able to extract DNA from remains found at Jamestown and confirm that they belonged to ancient dogs that were likely wolf or coyote-sized.
Recapping fall 2022 commencement
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
About 1,800 University of Iowa students received their degrees at the fall 2022 commencement ceremonies Dec. 15-18.
Novak, Pacheco selected as Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Interdisciplinary Research Leaders
Monday, December 12, 2022
University of Iowa professors Nicole Novak and Julianna Pacheco have been selected to participate in a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation leadership program that connects community researchers from across the country.
Dates, times of fall 2022 commencement ceremonies announced
Thursday, December 8, 2022
On Dec. 15—18, about 1,800 University of Iowa students will receive their degrees during in-person and livestreamed commencement ceremonies.
UI physicists launch rockets to study auroras
Thursday, November 17, 2022
A research team led by Scott Bounds, associate research scientist in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, will launch sounding rockets as part of NASA's Aurora Current and Electrodynamics Structures II, or ACES II, mission. The mission will measure the global electric circuit underlying the northern lights.
West campus first to see 10-year facilities master plan projects take shape
Thursday, November 17, 2022
It’s an exciting time to be a Hawkeye and to witness the campus transformation that will take place beginning in 2023.
Dance Gala makes triumphant return to Hancher stage
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Students and faculty in the University of Iowa Department of Dance choreographed and performed for Dance Gala 2022 as the annual event made its return to the Hancher stage for the first time in two years.
Dance Gala returns to Hancher with themes of mental health, inclusivity
Monday, November 7, 2022
The University of Iowa Dance Gala will perform at Hancher Auditorium for the first time in two years — and will include a poignant performance inspired by mental illness.
Best Simple Exercises for Living a Long Life, According to Experts
Monday, November 7, 2022
Muscle-strengthening activities, which include resistance training and weightlifting, are an important component of longevity, says Jessica Gorzelitz, an assistant professor in the Department of Health and Human Physiology at Iowa.
New study finds Martian crust more complex, evolved than previously thought
Friday, November 4, 2022
A new study finds the original crust on Mars is more complex, and evolved, than previously thought. Researchers led by Valerie Payré determined the Martian crust has greater concentrations of the silicon, which may mean Mars’ original surface may have been similar to Earth’s first crust.
University of Iowa researchers confirm stress link in the brain
Monday, October 24, 2022
Researchers at the University of Iowa have confirmed a pathway in the brain that governs how animals, including humans, respond to stress. The findings could yield better understanding of the physical- and mental-health effects of chronic stress in humans.
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