Articles from April 2026
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.