The University of Iowa's Dance Department is moving from Halsey Hall to a renovated space in the former Museum of Art building, with an opening ceremony set for September 24, 2026. The new facility offers five studios, better flooring, climate control, and natural light, upgrades faculty say will expand the program's teaching capacity, even as some, like longtime staff and students tied to Halsey Hall, feel the loss of that history.

The International ScreenDance Festival celebrated its eleventh year at FilmScene at The Chauncey on August 29, 2026, showcasing 11 films from nine countries that blend choreography with cinematic techniques like editing and camera angles. The festival was founded by University of Iowa dance professor Eloy Barragán, who has directed it since its inception, and has been organized for the past five years by Emily Trapnell, a third-year Dance BFA student at the University of Iowa.

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.

Alicia Anne Brown-Matthes, professor emerita of dance, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026, in Iowa City at the age of 83. The Fall 2026 Dance Gala event will be dedicated in her memory.

Assistant Professor of Dance Stephanie Miracle directs FAKERS CLUB, a collaborative live cinema and dance project she created in Essen, Germany, which was featured in the acclaimed finale of the interdisciplinary project "SoundColorDance."

Melinda Jean Myers (2012 MFA) is among seven recipients of the prestigious faculty awards given at the time of their promotion. Myers was promoted to associate professor with tenure and named a recipient of the CLAS Dean's Scholar Award.