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Headshot of alumnus Andrea Uhl standing outside with a building column behind her.

Andrea Uhl - Class of 2013

Thursday, October 2, 2025
Urban planning alum Andrea Uhl built a career that evolved from environmental planning and economic development into public finance and state policy.
Headshot of Phuong Nguyen wearing a hat.

Faculty Spotlight - Phuong Nguyen

Thursday, October 2, 2025
Headshot of Jack Bryson wearing a black sweater.

Jack Bryson - Class of 2027

Thursday, October 2, 2025
Meet Jack Bryson, who's currently pursuing a public affairs master’s degree at the University of Iowa.
Claire Trettin on a bike while participating in a race.

Claire Trettin - Class of 2027

Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Claire Trettin, a nontraditional student, shares her experience in the School of Planning and Public Affairs.

Admissions Open House Oct. 6

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
The University of Iowa School of Planning and Public Affairs (SPPA) is holding an Open House/Information Session on Monday, October 6, 2025 at noon.
Mike Norris and group from Homes for Iowa receiving award.

Urban Planning Alumnus Leads Award-Winning Housing Initiative

Thursday, September 18, 2025
Homes for Iowa, run by SPPA alumnus Mike Norris, wins 2025 Project of the Year for building homes, training inmates, and revitalizing communities.
Downtown Iowa City bus interchange showing busses in a row.

Student Transport Research Informs Local Decision-Making

Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Study explores how Iowa's Trip Connect ODT service boosts transit access, showing faster, more flexible options than fixed routes.
Headshots of graduate students Seth Dickinson, Yiru Wang, and Eric Woolsey.

Huling Fund Fuels Student Impact Through Summer Internships

Thursday, September 11, 2025
Three MPA students gained hands-on experience in public service through internships funded by the James B. Huling MPA Experiential Learning Fund. Their work in city management, transit, and food equity highlights the impact of alumni support on future public leaders.
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Professor Nguyen Publishes New Research on Effects of TIF on Local Income

Thursday, August 28, 2025
Nguyen finds TIF boosts local school district incomes but unevenly, raising equity concerns about TIF benefits and its role in inclusive development.
Group photo of SPPA fall 2025 cohort

Meet the New Students

Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Welcome SPPA's fall 2025 cohort!