Congratulations to Thomas Dainty on being awarded 2021-2022 the Morris & Lenore Mandelbaum Family Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for those who seeking their undergraduate degree in one of the following departments: Anthropology, Geography, Political Science, Economics (BA or BS), History, Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, or International Studies.

Congratulations to Choloe Weidl on being named to the University of Iowa President's List during Fall 2020. Students who achieve exceptional academic performance are listed to the President's list.

Congratulations to Thomas Dainty, Marissa Good and Sierra Wicks on being awarded 2021-2022 Helen Fairall Scholarships. 

Congratulations to Amelia Thoreson on receiving 2021-2022 Donald B. Johnson Fellowship. This fellowship is awarded to undergraduate political science majors who are completing their junior years and who show the quality of character and leadership. 

Congratulations to Carolina Herra on being awarded 2021-2022 Molly C. and Josepht R. Gaylord Scholarship! This scholarship is given to undergraduate students majoring in political science and actively involved in campus activities. 

A recent Iowa Policy and Opinion Lab (IPOL) survey conducted by University of Iowa faculty and students between the dates of January 13 and February 3 found that almost half of Iowans support the Black Lives Matter movement while a majority oppose calls to “defund” the police. This opposition dropped dramatically when specific shifts in funding were described in place of a call to “defund” the police. View results and more information about the survey in the documents linked below.

According to a recent Iowa Policy and Opinion Lab (IPOL) poll — conducted by University of Iowa faculty and students between January 13 and February 3 — a majority of Iowans do not currently support an amendment to the Iowa constitution saying that the state constitution “shall not be construed to recognize, grant, or secure a right to abortion”. The Iowa House recently passed this amendment and the Senate is currently considering it (Senate Joint Resolution 2). If approved in the Senate this session, both chambers would have to do so again in 2023 or 2024 before it would appear on the ballot. Topline and details of the survey are available in our full news article.

A recent Iowa Policy and Opinion Lab (IPOL) survey finds that most Iowans are interested in COVID‐19 vaccinations. IPOL, directed by Profs. Fred Boehmke in Political Science and Kajsa Dalrymple in Journalism and Mass Communication, provides an opportunity for nearly 20 students to do research on Iowa politics, focusing on the connection between government activity and public opinion. This survey, conducted on behalf of IPOL January- February 2021 by Ipsos Observer, interviewed 1000 Iowans for their opinion on important policies facing the state today.