Since joining the Department of English and American Studies at Iowa, Rodriguez Fielder has brought together research, teaching, and mentorship to help students turn their curiosity into deeper questions about the world around them.

From literary agents to filmmakers, the Industry Professionals in the Arts and Humanities program gives students direct access to the professionals shaping today's creative industries.

Four University of Iowa students have been awarded the Leona Zaharis Scholarship to support their study abroad experiences in summer and fall 2026.