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Public Affairs Student Earns National AASHTO Honor for GIS Transit-Oriented Development Research
Friday, April 24, 2026
UI student Yiru Wang wins AASHTO 2026 paper award for GIS analysis of transit-oriented development potential in Iowa City area.
Professor Scott Spak Featured in National and Public Media on Energy Policy
Friday, April 24, 2026
Professor Scott Spak shares expertise on energy policy in Iowa Public Radio and the Financial Post, highlighting renewable energy trends and policy impacts.
Alum Juliana Lucchesi Recognized Among Nation’s Top Public Service Leaders
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Recognized by the National Academy of Public Administration, Juliana Lucchesi, Class of 2016, advances rural communities through hands-on planning and public service.
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.
Airiana Mohr – Class of 2026
Monday, March 30, 2026
Public Affairs and Strategic Communications student, Airiana Mohr, focuses on policy communication, flexible course options, and leadership involvement.
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.
Tim Sexton - Class of 2004
Thursday, March 12, 2026
SPPA graduate Tim Sexton builds a career in sustainability and public works, leading major infrastructure efforts in Minneapolis.
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