Professor Julianna Pacheco received funding from County Health Rankings and Roadmaps for her research on political and community power in Latino communities.

Prof. Caroline Tolbert and PhD candidate Nathan Micatka published a paper in Social Science Quarterly titled "Public opinion on reforming U.S. primaries."

Professor Tom Rice retired after many years as a faculty member and leader within the University of Iowa. We wish Tom the best in his new adventures!

Thanks to an internship scholarship, junior Delaney Behning spent last summer as a Government Relations Intern with the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) in Arlington, VA.

As leader of the Basic Needs team, senior Yunseo Ki has made an impressive impact at the Iowa Food Pantry as a dedicated advocate for student welfare.

Michael S. Lewis-Beck shares his remembrance of former faculty member Douglas K. Madsen (1938-2024).

Iowa Caucus expert Dr. Timothy Hagle explains the difference between a caucus and primary.

Read the latest issue of the Poligram, our annual alumni newsletter showcasing news and accomplishments of our students, faculty, and alumni.

Congratulations to Erico Yu and Daria Kuznetsova on their successful dissertation defenses.

Fred Boehmke and Cynthia Farthing each received a Collegiate Teaching Award, which is presented annually to faculty members who show exemplary performance in their work.