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Spring 2025 Ballard and Seashore Dissertation Fellowships

Friday, October 18, 2024
PhD candidates Nathan Micatka and Nathan Timbs were awarded Ballard and Seashore Dissertation Fellowships for Spring 2025.
APSA Council Caroline Tolbert

Tolbert elected VP for the American Political Science Association (APSA) 2024-2025 Council

Caroline Tolbert was elected as one of three Vice Presidents for the American Political Science Association (APSA) 2024-2025 Council.
Andrew Kelleher in Spain

Spain and Scholarships: Studying Abroad with Federal Financial Assistance

Thursday, September 26, 2024
Andrew Kelleher shares his experience studying abroad in Spain on a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.
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Tolbert: "Measuring County Election Administration in the United States"

Prof. Caroline Tolbert and PhD alum Michael Ritter published a paper in Election Law Journal titled "Measuring County Election Administration in the United States."
Brian Lai news

Prof. Brian Lai recognized for commitment to student success

Prof. Brian Lai was one of several CLAS faculty members recognized by the 2024 graduating class as having a pivotal role in shaping their success and helping them reach their academic and career goals.
International Impact Awardees

Hamod and Tyner honored with 2024 International Impact Award

Political science alumni David A. Hamod (‘81) and Richard J. Tyner ('70) received 2024 International Impact Awards from International Programs for their significant contributions.
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Tolbert paper: "Does ranked choice Voting Increase voter turnout and mobilization?"

Prof. Caroline Tolbert and PhD candidate Nathan Micatka published a paper in Electoral Studies titled "Does ranked choice Voting Increase voter turnout and mobilization?"
Tristen Wendling

Tristen Wendling received Leona Zaharis Scholarship

Political science major Tristen Wendling received a Leona Zaharis Scholarship and will study abroad in Freiburg, Germany next year.
Thomas Lehmkuhl

Thomas Lehmkuhl received Global Access Ambassador Scholarship

Political science major Thomas Lehmkuhl received a Global Access Ambassador Scholarship and will study abroad on the Iowa Regents in Ireland: University College Cork program.
Jeffrey Ding

A conversation with alum and Rhodes Scholar Jeffrey Ding ('16)

Jeffrey Ding ('16) shares valuable advice for Iowa students with global aspirations in an article published by Iowa International Programs.