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SPPA Ida Beam Distinguished Visiting Professor Elizabeth Currid-Halkett to Give Public Lecture at UI
Thursday, April 2, 2026
University of Iowa hosts Dr. Elizabeth Currid-Halkett for a public lecture on rural resilience, shared American values, and cultural divides.
Planning Alumni Honored for Career and Community Impact
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Two SPPA alumni earned Des Moines’ Forty Under 40 honors, recognizing their leadership, professional achievements, and community engagement.
Public Affairs Student Jack Bryson Part of Winning Team in National Simulation
Monday, March 30, 2026
Jack Bryson, a public affairs graduate student, was part of a winning team in a NASPAA regional simulation and will advance to global competition judging.
Planning Alumnus Dave Andersen Receives FAICP Honor
Friday, March 13, 2026
UI planning alumnus Dave Andersen named to 2026 FAICP College of Fellows for leadership and lasting impact on planning and communities.
New Research by Hofmeyer Explores Administrative Burden in Food Systems
Monday, March 9, 2026
Two new papers by Professor Sarah Hofmeyer examine how administrative burdens affect community food producers and offer recommendations for policymakers
IISC Central to Iowa’s Carnegie Recognition
Monday, February 16, 2026
IISC helped secure Iowa’s Carnegie Community Engagement Classification by leading nearly 500 partnerships that advance sustainable, equitable communities.
SPPA Partners with Veteran Service to Service Initiative
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
SPPA is joining the Volcker Alliance and We the Veterans and Military Families in the Service to Service initiative, a program dedicated to recruiting veterans and their family members into schools of public service.
Assessing the Local Impacts of Tax Increment Financing: New Evidence from Nebraska School Districts
Monday, November 10, 2025
Professor Nguyen’s latest research uncovers mixed results from tax increment financing’s impact on Nebraska school district property values.
Building Better Communities: Planning Students Win Three Awards for Statewide Impact
Thursday, October 23, 2025
University of Iowa urban planning students earn an outstanding three awards from the American Planning Association Iowa Chapter for innovative, community-focused projects improving Iowa communities.
Ibrahim Suleman - Class of 2027
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
From Ghana to Iowa City, planning student Ibrahim Suleman is expanding his knowledge
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