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Program offerings in the Department of Linguistics, Languages, Literatures, and Cultures open countless doors for students
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
With 14 areas of study in the Department of Linguistics, Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, students have endless opportunities for success, at the University of Iowa and beyond.
CLAS's top stories from summer 2026
Thursday, August 13, 2026
CLAS's most popular articles from the summer of 2026 share a theme: people and ideas thrive with the right support. From humanities research funding to mathematics outreach, these stories show how expertise, mentorship, and community create new possibilities across CLAS and beyond.
Founded by German faculty member, Anne Frank Initiative continues to grow
Monday, August 3, 2026
Following the 2022 planting of the Anne Frank horse chestnut sapling on the University of Iowa Pentacrest, the Anne Frank Initiative, an International Programs affinity group, has expanded its programming and deepened its presence across campus and in the broader community.
