February 20 | Spring 25 Sussman Lecture: Students Are Humans First with Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab

Tom and Ruth Harkin Center 2800 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States

The Harkin Institute is thrilled to announce this Fall’s Sussman Lecture, “Students Are Humans First” with Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab. Dr. Goldrick-Rab will discuss the challenges students face in meeting their basic needs while earning a college education. She explored this topic in her award-winning book, Paying the Price: College Costs, Financial Aid, and the Betrayal of […]

April 2 | Closing the Retirement Savings Gap Webinar

Join us for a free webinar presenting updates on the progress of the state retirement savings programs, designed to increase access to retirement savings for employees who do not have employer plans. We will look at recent studies examining the impact of these programs on retirement savings, private market retirement plan coverage, and potential interactions […]

April 16 | Harkin On Wellness Symposium 2025: The Future of Clean Water

Parents Hall, Olmsted Center 2875 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA, United States

The 2025 Harkin On Wellness Symposium will take place on April 16, 2025, focusing on the Future of Clean Water. This year’s theme was chosen to highlight and synthesize the progress being made around the country in protecting and improving water quality through community engagement, environmental education, watershed protection, water conservation initiatives, and innovative water […]

Free