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"Iowa has prepared me for my future by teaching me what professionalism is and a way to navigate life and have a balance between work life, school, and friendships."

– Andrea Longstreet, Political Science major

News and Announcements

Investigating the link between the Peruvian government’s response to natural disasters and political violence

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Mitchell and Pizzi published a study that analyses how the Peruvian government’s response to natural disasters influenced political violence in the country.

Nathan Micatka selected for CSSI 2025 Dissertation Completion Program

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

PhD candidate Nathan Micatka was selected for the Center for Social Science Innovation (CSSI) Spring 2025 Dissertation Completion Program (DCP).

Alix Bushard fall 2024 commencement signer

Fall commencement singer Alix Bushard

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

International relations major Alix Bushard will perform the national anthem during the fall 2024 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences commencement ceremony.

Events

From Conflict to Lasting Peace: The Role of Human Rights

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Virtual

Spring 2025 UICHR Webinar Series From Conflict to Lasting Peace: The Role of Human Rights Join us for a three-part webinar series centered on the role of human rights in moving from conflict to lasting peace. Expert panelists will discuss approaches to ending conflict, the challenges of accountability and reconciliation, and models for building lasting peace. The webinar series begins Wednesday, February 19 from noon to 1pm CST with Mitigating Conflict & Ending Hostilities. Moderated by...

US and European Foreign Policy: Global Challenges

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Old Capitol Museum

Featuring a panel of experts from across Europe, Global Challenges will explore important and timely topics, from transatlantic relations and the changing roles of international organizations to trans-boundary environmental policy issues and global trade trends. Please register at: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/mJMWDcs The International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) is the United States’ flagship professional exchange program, implemented by Global Ties Network member...

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