David Conn ('75) was recognized as a CLAS Alumni Fellow in 2024 and developed and taught (POLI:3701) courses in 2022-2024, titled "View from the Inside: 40 Years of Litigating, Lobbying, and Public Policy" and "Special Topics in Politics: Grassroots, Grasstops, Lawyers, and Money: Influencing Public Policy in the Age of Technology."

John P. Eggum, ('05 BA, '08 JD) awarded 2019 President's Commendation by the Illinois Defense Counsel (IDC).

Brendan Fitzgibbons ('06) is a full-time comic and podcaster, headlined and recorded a comedy album in 2023 at the Ice House in Pasadena, CA. 

Joe Gaylord ('67) was a 2022 UI Distinguished Alumni and developed and taught a (POLI:3701) course in 2023, titled "Building and Managing Winning Political Campaigns."

David A. Hamod (‘81) received the 2024 International Impact Award from UI International Programs.

Grant Gregory ('16) developed and taught a Special Topic in Politics (POLI:3701) course in 2024 titled "Research Applications in Political Campaigns and the Music Industry."

Andrea Jansa ('07) was the instructor for the Political Science Alumni Mentoring Program in 2022 and 2023.

Howard Kerr ('60) awarded the 2019 UI Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award.

Maria Makar ('14) developed and taught (POLI:3701) course in 2023, titled "Civil Rights and the Constitution."

Christopher McCullough, developed and taught (POLI:3701) course in 2022, titled "Introduction to Legal Writing."

Michael Michener ('84) was selected as the 2024 Friend Distinguished Alumni Awardee by the University of Iowa Center for Advancement. He has also taught (POLI:3701) courses in 2023-2024, titled "Populism, Pluralism, and the Urban-Rural Divide" and "Interagency Crisis Response."

Elizabeth Summy ('86), named 2023 CLAS Alumni Fellow.

Richard J. Tyner (‘70) received the 2024 International Impact Award from UI International Programs.

Ashley Vanorny (’14), received the Iowa League of Cities Rhonda Wood Smith Award.