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Brenda Ramirez

Graduate spotlight: Brenda Ramirez

Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Office of Strategic Communication
Brenda Ramirez became interested in working in politics during a high school internship with her state representative.
Elizabeth Menninga

Menninga applies math to civil wars

Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Center for Social Science Innovation
Elizabeth Menninga, associate professor in the Department of Political Science and researcher affiliate in the Center for Social Science Innovation (CSSI), recalls the stranger remarking on her unusual combination of textbooks: one for calculus and one for political philosophy.
Leila Assadi

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

Thursday, March 27, 2025
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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.
Caleb Smith

Applying policy lessons from small-town Iowa to Chicago

Thursday, February 20, 2025
Caleb Smith, Iowa political science alum and graduate of the School of Planning and Public Affairs program is applying his passion for public service at the City of Chicago’s Office of Inspector General.
Mitchell-Pizzi CSSI Peruvian article

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

Tuesday, January 28, 2025
UI Center for Social Science Innovation
Mitchell and Pizzi published a study that analyses how the Peruvian government’s response to natural disasters influenced political violence in the country.
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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.
Jim Leach

Former Congressman, longtime UI supporter Jim Leach dies

Thursday, December 12, 2024
Former longtime Iowa Congressman and University of Iowa friend and supporter Jim Leach passed away Wednesday, Dec. 11.
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2024 Faculty Publications and Books

Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Full list of Department of Political Science faculty research articles and books published in 2024.
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Two CLAS faculty members working to empower women in political science

Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Faculty members Kelly Kadera and Sara Mitchell host workshops that support, mentor and teach women in political science.
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