Articles from August 2026

This is a photo of SJMC student Jered Kerr with his dog.

University of Iowa Student uses Grant to Support Hometown Animal Shelter

Monday, August 17, 2026
SJMC sophomore Jered Kerr used a grant from the Office of Community Engagement to support PAW Fort Madison Animal Shelter.
University of Iowa student Sean stands in front of a historical building in Rome.

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.
This is a photo of Equipment Checkout manager Kelvin Nucico

CLAS alumnus ensures students have the equipment they need to succeed

Monday, August 10, 2026
From crash-course lessons to project guidance and support, Kelvin Nucico, instructional services coordinator for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is committed to helping students from start to finish.
: UI SJMC alumnus Paul Murphy-Spooner with United Soybean Board farmer-leader Brent Renner from Klemme, Iowa, accepting the Golden ARC merit award for the Issue Management category.

UI alumnus Paul Murphy-Spooner Wins PR Week Award for Countering Misinformation

Monday, August 3, 2026
University of Iowa SJMC alumnus Paul Murphy-Spooner (BA School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Communication Studies ’11) in his role at United Soybean Board recently won a PRWeek award for the Best in Data Application category.