College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Old Capitol building at night

6 low-enrollment undergrad majors recommended for closure

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
UI also proposing the closure of two departments within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
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Investing in faculty success

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The University of Iowa’s commitment to supporting faculty at every stage of their careers continues to strengthen retention across campus. In FY2025, the university's faculty retention rate remained at 96.3%.
The Old Capitol building on a wintry day with the gold dome gleaming in the sunlight

6 faculty honored with 2026 Regents Award for Faculty Excellence

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
The Iowa Board of Regents will recognize six outstanding University of Iowa faculty members for their extraordinary contributions and sustained record of distinction in teaching, scholarship, and service.
Jason Radley

The science behind stress, coping, and resilience this holiday season

Friday, December 12, 2025
As the holiday season ramps up, stress can feel unavoidable. University of Iowa psychological and brain sciences professor Jason Radley, a global and national expert on the neurobiology of stress, suggests some ways to help.
Anna Stanhewicz

UI faculty member awarded prestigious lectureship for early career researchers

Thursday, December 11, 2025
Anna Stanhewicz, UI associate professor in the Department of Health, Sport, and Human Physiology, won the 2026 Henry Pickering Bowditch Award from the American Physiology Society.
Tim Havens

Are holiday specials still appointment TV?

Monday, December 1, 2025
Tim Havens, professor of communication studies and an expert in TV history and culture at the University of Iowa, offers insight to help you navigate where to find your holiday favorite, and how you can start your own viewing tradition to rejuvenate your holiday spirit.
Rachel McLaren

UI relationship expert shares insight on power of a holiday greeting card

Monday, December 1, 2025
Rachel McLaren, associate professor of communication studies at the University of Iowa, explains that despite today’s era of online digital communication, the tradition of sending paper holiday greetings is a gesture toward building, maintaining, or reshaping personal relationships with friends and family.