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Andrea Smith

Sociology and Criminology graduate students establish a Graduate Student Association

Thursday, March 16, 2023
The association's primary purpose is to facilitate the professional development of graduate students as rising scholars within the discipline.
Louise Seamster

Dr. Seamster Files Amicus Brief in Biden v Nebraska Case on Student Debt Relief

Thursday, March 16, 2023
The brief was in support of the Biden Administration’s student debt relief program.
Marina Zaloznaya

Dr. Zaloznaya featured on Iowa Public Radio's River to River

Thursday, March 16, 2023
Marina Zaloznaya discusses Russia's invasion of Ukraine one year into the conflict.
Michael Sauder

Sauder a key researcher in Ivy League decision to ditch U.S. News rankings

Research by criminology and sociology professor Michael Sauder has been cited in the controversial decision by several top-ranked colleges and universities to exit the renowned U.S. News and World Report rankings.
Mark Berg

Berg appointed as interim director of the Public Policy Center

Mark Berg, professor and collegiate scholar in the Department of Sociology and Criminology, will serve as the interim director of the Public Policy Center, starting January 13, 2023.
Marina Zaloznaya portrait photo

Dr. Marina Zaloznaya named the Director of the European Studies Group at the University of Iowa.

Tuesday, January 3, 2023
The Associate Professor and a co-founder of the Corruption in The Global South Research Consortium was named Director of the European Studies Group.
Victor Ray

Victor Ray featured on Meet the Press blog

Amid a nationwide debate over a once-obscure academic movement, Professor Victor Ray offers Americans a primer on its core concepts.
Marina Zaloznaya portrait photo

Symposium on Corruption, the Rise of Populism, and the Future of Democracy

Friday, May 27, 2022
Professor Marina Zaloznaya helped organize a three-day symposium on recent anti-corruption efforts and their impact on democracy.
Kelci Mueller photo

The Pandemic Life of Kelci Mueller

Friday, May 27, 2022
Learn more about graduate student Kelci Mueller's experience entering the University of Iowa during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Charles Mueller picture

New Fellowship Fund to Support Students in Honor of Professor Charles Mueller

Friday, May 27, 2022
Late faculty member Charles Mueller's family sets up a fellowship fund to provide one or more summer fellowships to graduate students.