College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Small-particle frontier

Monday, August 31, 2015
The University of Iowa has been included in a national consortium exploring the benefits and potential risks of nanotechnology. The UI joins the Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology, which obtained nearly $20 million in additional funding from the National Science Foundation.

Division of Performing Arts tickets on sale

Monday, August 31, 2015
The University of Iowa Division of Performing Arts is preparing to kick off another exciting season with hundreds of live performances in theatre, dance, and music. Tickets for the 2015-16 season handled through the Hancher Box Office are on sale now.

Thompson receives D.C. Spriestersbach Dissertation Prize

Wednesday, August 26, 2015
The University of Iowa Graduate College honors Karen Thompson with the D.C. Spriestersbach Dissertation Prize in the biological and life sciences.

Peters receives D.C. Spriestersbach Dissertation Prize

Wednesday, August 26, 2015
The University of Iowa Graduate College honors Erin Peters with the D.C. Spriestersbach Dissertation Prize in the humanities and fine arts.
fresh produce at a farmer's market

Food is community

Monday, August 24, 2015
A new UI study finds more Americans than ever before are shopping farmers markets and joining food coops because they enjoy knowing who grows their food. These so-called “locavores” are driven to eat locally grown food because their commitment makes them feel part of a community that shares their values.
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Be fruitful and multiply

Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Why do species mate when the costs of reproduction are so high? A University of Iowa biologist seek to understand why by studying female snails that can produce offspring with males—and without them. Their findings may help answer questions about genetic diversity and inherited diseases.
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UI student looks at why so many gamers like scary video games

UI undergraduate Madeleine Hoofnaggle researches scary video games and why so many people get a thrill being terrified.
Hancher construction in progress.

The latest look: Hancher Auditorium

Monday, August 17, 2015
Hancher Auditorium will open to the public in 2016. See how the building is coming along as the 2015-16 academic year approaches.
Art Building construction in progress

The latest look: Visual Arts Building

Monday, August 17, 2015
Drive along North Riverside Drive on the University of Iowa campus and you're sure to notice the progress being made on the future home of the UI School of Art and Art History's numerous studio arts disciplines.
Construction work on the new Music Building

The latest look: Voxman Music Building

Monday, August 17, 2015
The Voxman Music Building, future home to the University of Iowa School of Music, will open in 2016 boasting a 700-seat recital hall that will be the envy of many programs across the country. Iowa Now provides you with intimate glimpses of the work done over the past few months.

Cary Covington discusses presidential candidates at 'back of pack'

As 2016 presidential candidates descend on the Iowa State Fair, UI Political Science Professor Cary Covington discusses those at the "back of the pack."