Articles from August 2026

University of Iowa student Veronica stands in front of a display of Daruma dolls in Japan.

How studying abroad transformed the college experience for these CLAS students

Thursday, August 13, 2026
Through internships, coursework, and cultural immersion, these CLAS students discovered new perspectives and meaningful learning experiences that extended far beyond campus.
A photo of CLAS student Kate Richards, a junior majoring in health studies at the University of Iowa. Eleven University of Iowa (UI) undergraduate students will participate in internships abroad in summer 2026, thanks to support from the Dr. Ken Magid Scholarship.

11 UI students awarded Dr. Ken Magid Scholarship to intern abroad

Thursday, August 6, 2026
Undergraduate students participate in internships abroad in summer 2026, thanks to support from the Dr. Ken Magid Scholarship. The fund was established by the late Linda Baker (BA English ’68) in memory of her former mentor, author and child behaviorist Dr. Kenneth Magid.
CLAS students in the Department of Department of Health, Sport, and Human Physiology work together at a desk.

New undergraduate-to-graduate pathways help CLAS students accelerate their health, sport, and human physiology careers

Monday, August 3, 2026
The Department of Health, Sport, and Human Physiology is expanding opportunities for undergraduate students with two new undergraduate-to-graduate degree pathways.