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CLAS' Colin Gordon named 2026 UI Distinguished Chair

The UI Distinguished Chair is one of the highest honors bestowed on faculty at Iowa. It recognizes tenured scholars of national and international distinction whose work in research, teaching, and service strengthens the university’s mission and advances impact across Iowa and beyond. Recipients receive additional resources to support and expand their scholarly and creative activities. In addition, awardees hold the title of UI Distinguished Chair for the duration of their faculty appointment at Iowa.

Two CLAS faculty honored with 2026 Regents Award for Faculty Excellence

Alberto Segre, professor and chair of the Department of Computer Science,, and Carol Severino, professor of rhetoric in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences were among others receiving the award. The Iowa Board of Regents recognized six outstanding University of Iowa faculty members for their extraordinary contributions and sustained record of distinction in teaching, scholarship, and service. Read the full article at the link above.
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Staff Spotlight: Matt Shadle’s collaborative approach to academic assessment

Matthew Shadle, academic assessment coordinator in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, works at the intersection between faculty, students, and curriculum design across the college's undergraduate programs. He engages directly with educators to examine how well their programs are achieving their learning goals, and to help them act on what they find.

2026-27 CLAS Leads program: now accepting applications

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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Complete your Conflict of Interest Annual Disclosure

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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Faculty funding opportunities from International Programs!

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
DEOs and Faculty

DEO Calendar and ALT Task Calendar combined into CLAS Business Calendar

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
DEO's and faculty

Research Development Office Funding Focus: week of Mar. 9

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
DEOs and faculty

Local vehicle rental for university business will transition to Hertz starting Mar. 16

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
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