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Leila Assadi

CLAS students win first place in Upper Midwest Regional Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl Competition

Thursday, March 27, 2025
Leila Assadi, a second-year student majoring in economics and political science, was one of the founding members of the University of Iowa Ethics Bowl team, which bested 20 competing teams in the Midwest.
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Nathan Micatka solo article in Policy Studies Journal

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
PhD candidate Nathan Micatka recently published a solo article in Policy Studies Journal titled, “Learning to avoid: The long-term effects of adolescent welfare participation on voting habits in adulthood.”
Kelleher Rangel Fellowship

Andrew Kelleher selected for prestigious Rangel Fellowship

Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Andrew Kelleher, political science and international relations senior, has been named a 2025 Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowship recipient.

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