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  • Naveen Prabakar standing outside the student innovation center.
    From chessboards to computer science 

    Naveen Prabakar (‘26 computer science) is wrapping up more than just a degree. He’s closing out a college experience defined by growth, persistence, and hands-on learning.

    May 14, 2026

  • Red graphic with Congratulations and LAS Fall 2026 Convocation and Awards written on it
    LAS faculty and staff to be honored at the 2026 Fall Convocation and Awards Ceremony

    The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is proud to recognize the exceptional achievements of its faculty and staff. More than 25 individuals have been selected as recipients of the 2026 LAS faculty and staff awards, in recognition of their dedication and impact. Awardees will be celebrated at the LAS…

    May 13, 2026

  • Congratulations!
    2026 LAS Faculty Excellence Awards

    The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is pleased to celebrate its exemplary faculty by announcing the 2025 Liberal Arts and Sciences Faculty Excellence Awards winners.  The recipients were recognized at the LAS 2026 Faculty Excellence Awards Ceremony in April.  Click here to see the full gallery…

    May 12, 2026

  • Jarod Hart
    Graduating senior finds his rhythm in music composition

    Jarod Hart discovered a lifelong passion for music at a young age, studied music education and composition at Iowa State and found his calling in composition.

    May 11, 2026

  • Image of a Pulitzer Prize with writing on the image saying The Pulitzer Prize: Breaking News Reporting and Staff of the Seattle Times, Staff of the Southern California News Group, Staff of the Wall Street Journal, Staff of the Minnesota Star Tribune
    Greenlee Alum Jake Lovett Wins 2026 Pulitzer Prize in Breaking News Reporting

    Jake Lovett, an alum of the Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication, played a vital role in delivering powerful and compassionate visual storytelling during coverage of the tragic shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in south Minneapolis.

    May 8, 2026

  • A multi-colored 3D depiction of an atomic model of ExoN and how it recognizes the sofosbuvir. Background shows actual cryo-EM images of ExoN particles, which are gray colored.
    ‘Atomic snapshots’ of proofreading enzyme could lead to better COVID-19 drugs

    A research team led by Yang Yang used images from a cryogenic electron microscope to better understand why a common type of antiviral drug struggles to fight off the virus that causes COVID-19, findings that will guide designs for more effective treatment.

    May 6, 2026

  • Tichakorn Wongpiromsarn
    For autonomous robots, not all rules are equal

    Autonomous robots can follow rules — but what happens when the rules conflict? LAS researchers have developed a new “rulebooks” framework that helps robots make safer, more transparent judgment calls when perfection isn’t possible.

    April 30, 2026

  • Outdoor view of Catt Hall, with March greenery in the foreground.
    LAS students honored as Phi Beta Kappa initiates

    Five LAS students also received special individual awards at the April 19 ceremony.

    April 28, 2026