News

Women in Public Management and Policy Panel Discussion

Monday, February 24, 2020
Interested in pursuing a Master of Public Affairs at UI? Learn more at a panel discussion on "Women in Public Management and Policy" on Monday, March 2nd from 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Flooding and Inequity

Friday, February 14, 2020
As a current intern with the Iowa Policy Project, URP graduate student Joseph Wilensky investigated the disparate impact of natural disasters on vulnerable populations in Iowa.

Webinar: Urban Planning and Public Affairs Degrees at Iowa

Friday, January 10, 2020
Join us Thursday, January 23rd  for an informational webinar hosted by the Director of Iowa’s School of Urban and Regional Planning (URP) and admissions team.

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.