SPPA selects planning graduate Trevor Sippel as the American Planning Association’s Outstanding Student for academic excellence, leadership, and service in urban planning.

Recognized for academic excellence, leadership, and public service, Allie Tubbs has earned SPPA’s 2025-2026 MPA Outstanding Student Award.

Seth Dickinson and Joe Maxwell receive the Jim Harris Memorial Scholarship for leadership, service, and commitment to social justice at SPPA.

UI student Yiru Wang wins AASHTO 2026 paper award for GIS analysis of transit-oriented development potential in Iowa City area.

Professor Scott Spak shares expertise on energy policy in Iowa Public Radio and the Financial Post, highlighting renewable energy trends and policy impacts.

Recognized by the National Academy of Public Administration, Juliana Lucchesi, Class of 2016, advances rural communities through hands-on planning and public service.

University of Iowa hosts Dr. Elizabeth Currid-Halkett for a public lecture on rural resilience, shared American values, and cultural divides.

Urban planning student pursuing housing and community development after witnessing transportation barriers for music students.

Two SPPA alumni earned Des Moines’ Forty Under 40 honors, recognizing their leadership, professional achievements, and community engagement.

Public Affairs and Strategic Communications student, Airiana Mohr, focuses on policy communication, flexible course options, and leadership involvement.