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Student and Alumni Spotlights

Gabin Kundwa

Graduate Student - URP

Natalie Murphy

Graduate Student - MPA

Dave Andersen

SPPA Alum

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U.S. master's program in urban planning - Planetizen 2023

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Public Affairs Master's Program in Iowa - U.S. News & World Report 2024

News & Events

Jim Schwab holding HMDR award

Alum Receives Prestigious Service Award

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Armando Bryson, Kaylynn Sieverding with Maaz Bin Musa in State Capitol building.

Sharing SPPA Work Across Iowa with State Legislators

Friday, April 19, 2024

Zuhlke Paper Published on Advantage of Nonprofit Engagement in Local Policy Agendas Regarding Climate Change

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Gabin Kundwa pointing to transit infill plan poster with a Dubuque resident

Students Work with Dubuque Residents on Affordable Housing and Transportation

Tuesday, April 9, 2024