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Faculty News

A headshot of Professor Andrew Jordan outdoors on a spring day.

Iowa Law welcomes Professor Andrew Jordan this fall

Wednesday, April 13, 2022
The University Iowa College of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Andrew Jordan will be joining the Iowa Law faculty as an associate professor starting this fall. Professor Jordan’s research focuses on issues in legal and moral philosophy, constitutional theory, and contract law.
Statue of Jean de Fiennes in front of the Boyd Law Building

Professor Lea VanderVelde named Research Scholar of the Year

Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Lea VanderVelde, professor of law and the Josephine R. Witte Chair, was named a 2022 Scholar of the Year by the Office of the Vice President for Research at the University of Iowa. The award celebrates nationally recognized achievement in outstanding research and scholarly/creative activities by faculty.
Professors Pettys and Yockey with Dean Washburn at Yockey's investiture ceremony

Professor Joseph Yockey continues the rich legacy of David H. Vernon

Thursday, March 24, 2022
Joseph Yockey was one of seven professors named to endowed positions including chairs, professorships, and fellows last fall. This spring we held his investiture ceremony to celebrate his new position as the David H. Vernon Professor of Law and honor the legacy of David H. Vernon.
Professor Amy Weismann stands at the front of the room while teaching intro to Human Rights

Undergraduate certificate in Human Rights creates pipeline to law school

Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Over the past several years, a small but steady flow of UI graduates have matriculated into law school having earned the College’s undergraduate Certificate in Human Rights offered through the Center for Human Rights. This unique opportunity has often been found to spark interest in students choosing to pursue the study of law.

Faculty Fellowship

The Iowa Law Faculty Fellowship is designed to provide research opportunities, faculty mentoring, and career development for promising legal scholars and teachers.

Iowa Legal Studies Workshop

The purpose of the Iowa Legal Studies Workshop is to give authors at the University of Iowa College of Law an opportunity to receive constructive, critical analyses of their written work.