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Bogdan Kapatsila and Harrison Freund holding their award certificates.

Students' Posters Win Prizes at APA Upper Midwest Conference

Thursday, October 4, 2018
Two URP students won prizes for their poster submissions at the recent American Planning Association Upper Midwest Conference held in Rochester, MN.
Headshot of Zac Hall

Alum Makes Early Career Impact List

Monday, September 24, 2018
Zac Hall, alumni class of 2015, has been selected as one of the area’s 40 Under 40 to have made a significant impact in their business and/or community early in their careers.

Connerly Receives Prestigious Award from Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning

Monday, September 24, 2018
URP’s director, Chuck Connerly, has received the Jay Chatterjee Award for Distinguished Service to Planning Education.

Meet the New Students

Sunday, August 26, 2018
Our new incoming students attended their orientation on Friday, August 23rd, and took a moment to pose for a group picture. This year's class has a total of 16 students.

Students’ Work Culminates in County Being Named One of “Iowa Great Places”

Friday, August 3, 2018
Cedar County, Iowa has received Iowa Great Places designation as a result of URP students’ capstone project.

UI School of Urban and Regional Planning Now Designated as STEM-related

Thursday, July 12, 2018
The School of Urban and Regional Planning at Iowa is excited to announce it has now received STEM-related designation under the U.S.