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CLAS faculty and staff,

We know this week may feel different for many in our community. As always, we remain grateful for the care and support you show our students and one another.

This month we highlight awards, wellness initiatives, events, and research that reflect the energy and impact of our college. Spring is a time to celebrate, and across CLAS there is so much to be proud of.

Moments like this year’s Phi Beta Kappa induction remind us of the academic excellence that defines CLAS and the role we all play in supporting our students.

As we approach the conclusion of our strategic plan, please also take a moment to read this update from Dean Sara Sanders highlighting our progress as a college.

Thank you for being part of CLAS.

CLAS announcements

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Developing AI tools for ancient manuscript restoration

By combining AI with human expertise, Paul Dilley is exploring ways to reconstruct texts that have remained unreadable. 
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Employee updates

Please feel free to reach out to introduce yourself to new people or congratulate your colleagues on their accomplishments.

Featured Achievements

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Speech-language pathology rises to #3 in latest U.S. News & World Report rankings

Two graduate programs in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders again rank among the best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report's Best Graduate Schools rankings for 2026.
David Miles (Physics and Astronomy), Jessica Gorzelitz (Health, Sport, and Human Physiology), Robert Bork (Art and Art History), Bingbing Zhang (Journalism and Mass Communication), and Richard Dvorsky (Physics and Astronomy)

Five CLAS researchers shine in 2026 Discovery and Innovation awards

The Office of the Vice President for Research Discovery and Innovation Awards continue the University of Iowa's longstanding tradition of recognizing work across research, scholarship, creative activity, public engagement, and research support.

Spotlight CLAS

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Help shape wellness in CLAS

Our college has launched the CLAS Wellness Ambassadors committee to support our campus community's well-being. Share what programs and resources you’d like to see by completing this short survey.
Left to right: Carol Severino, Alberto Segre, Kristy Nabhan-Warren

Phi Beta Kappa honors exceptional CLAS student scholars

CLAS faculty and staff helped honor a historic Phi Beta Kappa cohort during the society’s 250th anniversary induction, celebrating student achievement and academic excellence.

 

Upcoming events

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CLAS Staff Resource Fair

Thursday, April 23, 2026
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Join the CLAS Staff Council Events and Education Committee for the CLAS Staff Resource Fair. 
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CLAS Staff Appreciation Event

Friday, May 8, 2026
2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Save the date for CLAS's upcoming 26th annual staff appreciation event at ReUnion Brewery! 
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