Brian Lai is an associate professor of Political Science who was selected for the 2026 Hubbard-Walder Award.

Results from a recent University of Iowa Hawkeye Poll on Americans' Trust in News from Traditional and Social Media Sources.

Results from a recent University of Iowa Hawkeye Poll on How Americans Use Artificial Intelligence in the Digital Age.

Sarah Guilfoyle is an undergraduate student in Political Science who was selected for the Dare to Discover Campaign. Her banner can be seen throughout downtown Iowa City.

Results from a recent University of Iowa Hawkeye Poll on American’s Perceptions of the Effects of Trump’s Executive Orders.

Brody DeBettignies is a PhD candidate in Political Science. He received his BA in Political Science and Religious Studies and an MA in Political Science from the University of Iowa.

Leila Assadi, a UI undergraduate student double majoring in economics and political science with minors in international business and political risk analysis is the recipient of the 2025 Global Student Award, exemplifies what it means to be a globally minded Hawkeye.

PhD candidate Chase LaSpisa was selected for the Center for Social Science Innovation (CSSI) 2025-2026 Dissertation Completion Program (DCP).

Brenda Ramirez became interested in working in politics during a high school internship with her state representative.

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, 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.

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.”