Joe Maxwell (MS Urban and Regional Planning, 2026) presented work on Indigenous water relationships at an international symposium in Nova Scotia.

Samantha Zuhlke joins Oxford institute to study how partisan politics shape U.S. nonprofits and their role when government fails.

Recent graduate Karin Ulery will present innovative research on disability and internal migration, applying a data-driven approach to historical census records.

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.

From hurricane recovery to public works management to county administration, Kyle Smith (Class of 2007) applies his degree across a diverse career.

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.