Hawkeyes, we hope you are having a great summer! There are only seven more weeks until classes start, and we can not wait to see you back on campus for the fall semester. Enjoy the beautiful weather, and we'll be seeing you very soon. 🖤💛

From witnessing beautiful landscapes to creating new routines in a new environment, Annabel Hendrickson made the most out of the study abroad experience by appreciating the small details. Read about Annabel's time in Ireland here:

During her book tour for The Dry Season, Melissa Febos from @IowaEnglish appeared on Morning Joe on MSNBC, NBC Morning News, and was featured in a profile in the NYT Sunday Style Section. Her novel The Dry Season was featured in the NYT, NPR, and IPR's Talk of Iowa.

Many students from CLAS were awarded merit-based scholarships to complete study or intern abroad programs during the summer and fall 2025 academic sessions. Learn about this year's recipients, where they are heading, and their plans abroad:

Need help prioritizing your health over the summer? Lauren Steinke, an assistant professor of @UIowaHHP, gives tips on how to incorporate fitness into your schedule and how to focus on progress, not perfection. Check out the full article here:

The School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability, housed in CLAS, brings together environmental sciences, geographical and sustainability sciences, and earth and environmental sciences under one collaborative school.

For Allisa Pandit, studying abroad was more than just bucket lists and social media posts. It was a chance to reimagine goals, form lifelong friendships, explore new places, and learned the value of experiencing things on your own. Read more here:

Happy Independence Day, Hawkeyes! 🎆

Members of the CLAS leadership team toured the new Health Sciences Academic Building, the future home of @UIowaHHP and the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, which will be moving in later this year.

3D design students from @UIowaArt were invited to New York City to attend the International Contemporary Furniture Fair to showcase their work at "Wanted," a showcase that spotlights upcoming designers. Check out the full story here:

Melissa Febos, a @IowaEnglish faculty member, published her book "The Dry Season" on June 3, 2025, and it has gained national attention from outlets across the country such as the Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, USA Today, and more. Read here:

Stephen Bloom, emeritus professor at @UIOWA_SJMC, won the Knudson Latin America Prize for his memoir "The Brazil Chronicles," about his two years as a foreign correspondent for The Latin America Daily Post in Rio de Janeiro. Read more here:

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders faculty member Yu-Hsiang Wu was interviewed on the JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery podcast to discuss his research findings and his passion for his career. Read more here:

The Conversation, a nonprofit news publication, has published an article written by @UISchoolofSW faculty member Aislinn Conrad discussing AI's "double-edged role" in identifying and preventing abuse. Read Conrad's full article here:

The CLAS Human Resources team received an Improving Workplace Award or creating a new standard for operational excellence and collaboration in the workplace. Read more:

CLAS faculty were recognized by students in the graduating class for making a lasting impact on their lives during their time at the University of Iowa. Read how faculty members feel about their recognition here:

Congratulations to the 8,000+ students who were named to the dean's list and the 1,250+ who were named to the president's list for the 2025 semester. We are so proud of your hard work. Full lists: .Dean's list: President's list:

CLAS alumna Giselle Bruskewitz, and senior program director at Iowa Valley Resource Conservation, helps build connections between small-scale farmers and buyers such as restaurants, food banks, and a variety of school districts. Read more here:

Congratulations to four CLAS students for being awarded the Dr. Ken Magid Scholarship. These students will be able to pursue an academic internship while taking in the cultural elements of life abroad. Learn more about this year's recipients here:

Nine CLAS faculty members from an array of disciplines have received funding from the Arts and Humanities Initiative to pursue research, develop creative projects, and host academic conferences. Read more on AHI and funding here: