College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Morales, Nonfiction Writing Program alumna, wins River Teeth Book Prize

Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Angela Morales, a 1997 graduate of the University of Iowa's Nonfiction Writing Program, has been named the winner of the 2014 Nonfiction Book Prize from River Teeth.

25 UI colleges and programs in national top 25

Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Twenty-five graduate colleges and programs at the University of Iowa are listed among the 25 best in the nation, according to the latest rankings from U.S. News & World Report. Overall, the UI has 52 graduate colleges and programs ranked by U.S. News, which published the graduate rankings on Tuesday.

Penny receives 2015 Distinguished Achievement in Arts and Humanities Research Award

Monday, March 9, 2015
Glenn Penny receives award from the Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development.

Gordon receives UI Distinguished Achievement in Publicly Engaged Research Award

Monday, March 9, 2015
Colin Gordon, professor in the Department of History, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has received the University’s Distinguished Achievement in Publicly Engaged Research Award for 2015.
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UI researchers launch rockets in search of unseen parts of universe

Friday, March 6, 2015
A team comprised of University of Iowa researchers and students is sending its own technology on a series of NASA rockets to find parts of space we can't currently see.

Alumna Passarello receives Whiting Award

Friday, March 6, 2015
Essayist Elena Passarello, a 2008 alumna of the University of Iowa’s Nonfiction Writing Program, is a winner of the 2015 Whiting Award, presented in a March 5 ceremony in New York City. This prestigious, $50,000 award recognizes 10 young writers for their extraordinary talent and promise, and is one of the most coveted prizes for up-and-coming writers.

Iowa Now Minute - 3/5/15

Thursday, March 5, 2015
"Iowa Now Minute" is a 60-second roundup highlighting recent UI activities, research, public engagement, and campus life. Look for a new video every Thursday.
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A life-changing trip

Thursday, March 5, 2015
Corey Burns and Amanda Lulek didn't know what to expect when they traveled to Nicaragua with Soccer Without Borders during winter break 2014. It turned out to be one of the best experiences of their lives.

'American Idiot' kicking off Mainstage 2015-16 season

Wednesday, March 4, 2015
The University of Iowa Department of Theatre Arts has announced the five productions that will make up its 2015-16 Mainstage season. Tickets will be available through the Hancher Box Office at the beginning of the fall semester.

UI alumni honored as young professionals who make community better

University of Iowa alumni Andrea Woodard and Josh Dreyer were both honored with Central Iowa Young Professional of the Year awards, a celebration of the charitable, cultural, and professional contributions of young people in Des Moines.
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UI alumnus reflects on study abroad in Iceland

University of Iowa alumnus Mark Norris, originally from Ames, Iowa, reflects on his study abroad experience in Reykjavik, Iceland, on the University of Iceland exchange program. He graduated from the UI in 2007 with a degree in linguistics and is currently an assistant professor of linguistics at the University of Oklahoma.
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Finding a Career 101

Tuesday, March 3, 2015
A pithy resume, freshly pressed formalwear, and a firm handshake have always been big parts of a successful job search, but today, it’s so much more than that. The University of Iowa's Pomerantz Career Center offers a semester-long class showing students how to navigate finding a career.