The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) has named two faculty members to the honor of Collegiate Scholar, which recognizes faculty for excellence as evidenced in their promotion record at the time of their candidacy for promotion to the rank of full professor. The 2018–20 Collegiate Scholars are Renée Cole of the Department of Chemistry and Kathy Lavezzo of the Department of English.

CLAS also named two faculty members to the honor of Dean’s Scholar. Dean’s Scholar awards recognize faculty for excellence as evidenced in their promotion record at the time of their candidacy for tenure. The 2018–20 Dean’s Scholars are Scott Baalrud of the Department of Physics and Astronomy and Sarah Bond of the Department of Classics.

In addition, the college named two faculty members to the honor of Distinguished Associate Professor of Instruction. This award recognizes candidates for advancement from lecturer to associate professor of instruction who excel in teaching, institutional and professional service, and in their record of publications. The 2018–20 Distinguished Associate Professors of Instruction are Lori Adams of Biology and Matthew Bognar of the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science.