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Congratulations to IPR affiliates who received tenure and promotions
The Institute for Population Research (IPR) is proud to announce that several IPR affiliates have been awarded tenure and promoted in recognition of their outstanding contributions to teaching,…
IPR graduate student organization welcomes new leadership team for 2026-27
The Institute for Population Research Graduate Student Organization (IPRGSO) has elected its officers for the 2026-27 academic year.
The newly elected IPRGSO officers are:
Faculty affiliate of IPR, Nima Dahir, discusses her research on Voices of Excellence podcast
Dr. Dahir, sociology professor, spoke about her research in urban sociology and the intersections of race, ethnicity, and immigration.
Arya Ansari, who is an IPR affiliate, received Provost’s Midcareer Scholars Award
Associate professor of human development and family science, Dr. Ansari received this honor highlighting both his outstanding research and service to the College of Education and Human Ecology.
Rachel Dwyer, IPR affiliate, receives College of Arts and Sciences award
Dr. Rachel Dwyer, sociology professor, received the Harlan Hatcher Arts and Sciences Distinguished Faculty Award, which recognizes professors with an outstanding record in teaching, research, and…
IPR affiliate Rebecca Andridge received award for distinguished teaching
Dr. Rebecca Andridge, associate dean for undergraduate studies and College of Public Health professor, received the Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching.
IPR affiliate Caezilia Loibl quoted in NPR
Dr. Caezilia Loibl, consumer sciences professor, was quoted in an NPR article about her research on the financial toll of chronic disease and the loss of a spouse at an older age.
IPR affiliates and seminar speaker collaborate and earn research grant
IPR affiliates Dr. Kelsea Best and Dr. Smitha Rao collaborated with IPR seminar speaker Dr. Arbor Quist to earn a 2026 Sustainability Research Seed Grant.
IPR affiliate Reanne Frank shares her expertise relating to Springfield Haitian community
Dr. Reanne Frank, sociology professor, was featured in the media speaking about the critical role immigrants play in communities like Springfield.