Articles from April 2026

Yiru Wang, wearing a blue and white dress,  standing outdoors with a building in the background,

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.
Scott Spak

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.
Headshot of Juliana Lucchesi wearing a white blouse and blue suit.

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.
Headshot of Elizabeth Currid Halkett wearing a black sweater.

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.