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

Political science alum Mike Michener received the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Friend Award, one the University of Iowa’s highest alumni honors.

PhD candidates Nathan Micatka and Nathan Timbs were awarded Ballard and Seashore Dissertation Fellowships for Spring 2025.

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

Andrew Kelleher shares his experience studying abroad in Spain on a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.

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

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.

Political science alumni David A. Hamod (‘81) and Richard J. Tyner ('70) received 2024 International Impact Awards from International Programs for their significant contributions.

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

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