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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.
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.
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 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.
Emily Hughes talks with NYT about SCOTUS nominee's background
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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.
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