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Open House: U2G (Undergraduate-to-Graduate) Degree in URP or MPA

Friday, January 10, 2020
Thursday, January 30th undergraduates are invited to attend an Open House featuring information on the school's expanded Undergraduate-to-Graduate (U2G) offerings.

URP Degree Gives Alum Unique Background to Become Leader in Auto Technologies

Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Ashley Nylen, class of 2010, is using her planning knowledge to contribute to the growing field of automotive technologies.

Strong Towns Founder Speaks at Iowa

Tuesday, November 19, 2019
URP recently co-sponsored a talk by Chuck Marohn, Strong Towns founder, on his Strong America tour.

Professor Anthony Receives Faculty Award

Friday, November 15, 2019
Associate Professor Jerry Anthony received the 2019 Michael J. Brody Award for Faculty Excellence in Service to the University and the State of Iowa.

Iowa City Receives $200K Grant to Actualize Students' Adaptation Plan

Thursday, October 31, 2019
The City of Iowa City has been awarded a $200,000 grant to begin implementing the Adaptation Plan for the Terry Trueblood Natural Area.

2019 Iowa APA Conference Poster Winners All from Univ. of Iowa

Thursday, October 31, 2019
The University of Iowa planning students took first, second and third place at the recent American Planning Association Iowa Chapter annual conference poster contest.

Regents Approve New MPA Degree

Tuesday, September 24, 2019
September 23, 2019

At its September 2019 meeting, the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, approved the University of Iowa’s proposal to add a Master of Public Affairs degree to its Graduate College.

Come Learn What Planners Do!

Tuesday, September 17, 2019
On Friday, Oct. 4th, Urban and Regional Planning will hold an Open House for prospective students, in conjunction with Grad at Iowa Day.

Small Towns Across Iowa Receive Big Benefits from Students’ Work

Thursday, August 29, 2019
Graduate students in Urban and Regional Planning (URP) have a unique opportunity at UI  that prepares them for work after graduation and assists Iowa communities in the process.

Anthony Contributes to WalletHub Article

Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Associate Professor Jerry Anthony was recently contacted by the website WalletHub to give an expert opinion for their article, “2019’s Best Big Cities to Live in.