/arts-sciences/departments/public-affairs/news/Recent posts from SPA Newsen-usTue, 26 Nov 2024 10:22:21 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/school-of-public-affairs-secures-7-year-global-reaccreditation-for-master-of-public-administration-mpa-program.aspxThe School of Public Affairs secured a seven-year global reaccreditation from the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) for its Master of Public Administration (MPA) program, recognizing the program’s excellence on an international scale.External ArticleThu, 29 Aug 2024 11:16:53 School of Public Affairs secures 7-year global reaccreditation for Master of Public Administration (MPA) programThe School of Public Affairs secured a seven-year global reaccreditation from the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) for its Master of Public Administration (MPA) program, recognizing the program’s excellence on an international scale.NASPAA logo with smiling woman holding laptop/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/school-of-public-affairs-secures-7-year-global-reaccreditation-for-master-of-public-administration-mpa-program.aspxHonors and Awards/news/2024/usf-summer-ventures-span-the-globe-with-innovative-research-projects.aspxFaculty at the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ traded classroom lectures this summer for international adventures, embarking on research projects to solve global challenges.External ArticleThu, 01 Aug 2024 09:38:03 аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢summer ventures span the globe with innovative research projectsFaculty at the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ traded classroom lectures this summer for international adventures, embarking on research projects to solve global challenges.Kaila Witkowski, assistant professor at Florida Atlantic University, and Dougherty with the Maui Food Bank, a group that has been instrumental in meeting the continued needs of Maui residents in the aftermath of the fires./news/2024/usf-summer-ventures-span-the-globe-with-innovative-research-projects.aspxCommunity Engagement,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/murp-graduate-secures-first-place-title-with-innovative-research-paper-on-road-safety-in-floridas-district-seven.aspxMURP alumna Aditi Sugeerappa Hoti earns first-place in student paper competition from the American Planning Association's (APA) Transportation Planning Division.External ArticleFri, 21 Jun 2024 11:18:10 MURP graduate secures first-place title with an innovative research paper on road safety in Florida's district sevenMURP alumna Aditi Sugeerappa Hoti earns first-place in student paper competition from the American Planning Association's (APA) Transportation Planning Division.Aditi Sugeerappa Hoti poses by the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ sign after her graduation ceremony. (Photo courtesy of Aditi Sugeerappa Hoti)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/murp-graduate-secures-first-place-title-with-innovative-research-paper-on-road-safety-in-floridas-district-seven.aspxAlumni News,Honors and Awards,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/school-of-public-affairs-director-robin-ersing-participates-in-nsf-disaster-resilience-team-science-program.aspxThe two-month long training and experiential program brought together a cohort of faculty colleges and universities across the state to develop an interdisciplinary project idea around challenges related to preparing for and recovering from disasters.External ArticleFri, 21 Jun 2024 10:32:31 School Director Dr. Robin Ersing participates in NSF Disaster Resilience Team Science programThe two-month long training and experiential program brought together a cohort of faculty colleges and universities across the state to develop an interdisciplinary project idea around challenges related to preparing for and recovering from disasters.Emergency response person holding sandbag (Photo from Adobe Stock)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/school-of-public-affairs-director-robin-ersing-participates-in-nsf-disaster-resilience-team-science-program.aspxHonors and Awards/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/students-urban-studies-minor-supports-internship-experience-in-environmental-protection.aspxаÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢senior Evalyse Sanabria's knowledge gained from minoring in the School of Public Affairs' urban studies program strengthens her internship experience with the Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of Hillsborough County.External ArticleMon, 22 Apr 2024 16:27:55 Undergraduate student's urban studies minor supports internship experience in environmental protectionаÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢senior Evalyse Sanabria's knowledge gained from minoring in the School of Public Affairs' urban studies program strengthens her internship experience with the Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of Hillsborough County.(From left, first row) Elaine DeLeeuw, administration director; Evalyse Sanabria, GIS intern; Abbie Weeks, wetlands scientist. (From left, back row) Chris Boland, GIS administrator; Michael Lynch, wetlands director. (Photo courtesy of Evalyse Sanabria)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/students-urban-studies-minor-supports-internship-experience-in-environmental-protection.aspxCommunity Engagement,Honors and Awards/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/usf-alumni-association-honors-four-graduates-from-cas-with-2024-outstanding-young-alumni-awards.aspxFour CAS alumni have been acknowledged for their achievements spanning multimedia production, professional sports, and public administration.External ArticleWed, 27 Mar 2024 16:33:02 The аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Alumni Association honors four graduates from CAS with the 2024 Outstanding Young Alumni AwardsFour CAS alumni have been acknowledged for their achievements spanning multimedia production, professional sports, and public administration.аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Alumni Association young alumni/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/usf-alumni-association-honors-four-graduates-from-cas-with-2024-outstanding-young-alumni-awards.aspxAlumni News,Honors and Awards/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/school-of-public-affairs-legislative-internship-program-gives-students-firsthand-look-at-local-government-affairs.aspxаÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢students Emma Evans, Olivia Firlejczyk, and Jessica Pimentel share their experiences within the LIP during the Fall 2023 semester.External ArticleThu, 25 Jan 2024 16:23:21 The School of Public Affairs' Legislative Internship Program gives students a firsthand look at local government affairsаÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢students Emma Evans, Olivia Firlejczyk, and Jessica Pimentel share their experiences within the LIP during the Fall 2023 semester.Legislative Internship Program students from the Fall 2023 semester. Top Row (left to right): Criten Cameron, Erica Clare, Corey Shiver, Kade Kranjc, and Emma Evans. Bottom Row (left to right): Olivia Firlejczyk, GA of the program Savannah Havird, Jessica Pimentel, and Stella Chianello. Photo courtesy of Olivia Firlejczyk)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/school-of-public-affairs-legislative-internship-program-gives-students-firsthand-look-at-local-government-affairs.aspxCommunity Engagementhttps://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/community-connection/imagine-clearwater-coachman-park-bluffs-project/67-f704bb87-c098-48a5-92bb-65e8bd907aebAssociate Professor Dr. Elizabeth Strom was interviewed by reporter Miguel Octavio from WTSP (CBS) Channel 10 News about the future developments and efforts aimed to revitalize downtown Clearwater to make the city more vibrant.External ArticleWed, 24 Jan 2024 11:33:19 Imagine Clearwater, future developments aim to make city more vibrantAssociate Professor Dr. Elizabeth Strom was interviewed by reporter Miguel Octavio from WTSP (CBS) Channel 10 News about the future developments and efforts aimed to revitalize downtown Clearwater to make the city more vibrant.School of Public Affairs News banner imagehttps://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/community-connection/imagine-clearwater-coachman-park-bluffs-project/67-f704bb87-c098-48a5-92bb-65e8bd907aebFaculty News/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/public-service-and-leadership-minor-prepares-students-for-a-future-of-giving-back-for-the-greater-good.aspxThe public service and leadership minor prepares students to lead in complex organizational environments, work effectively in crisis, and overcome pressing issues facing the community.External ArticleWed, 17 Jan 2024 16:18:27 Public service and leadership minor prepares students for a future of ‘giving back’ for the ‘greater good’The public service and leadership minor prepares students to lead in complex organizational environments, work effectively in crisis, and overcome pressing issues facing the community.Annabelle Folsom in D.C. during the Student PIRGs’ National Lobby Day held last February. Students from PIRG chapters around the country went to D.C. to talk to representatives about supporting bills related to affordable textbooks, the right to repair, and reducing single-use plastics. (Photo courtesy of Folsom)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/public-service-and-leadership-minor-prepares-students-for-a-future-of-giving-back-for-the-greater-good.aspxCommunity Engagement/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/school-of-public-affairs-alumnus-awarded-recognition-in-tampa-bay-business-journals-40-under-40.aspxMURP alumnus Stephen Benson currently serves as Planning Director for the City of Tampa. This achievement recognizes his outstanding contributions to the community throughout his career.External ArticleWed, 11 Oct 2023 16:10:28 School of Public Affairs alumnus is awarded recognition in the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s ‘40 Under 40’MURP alumnus Stephen Benson currently serves as Planning Director for the City of Tampa. This achievement recognizes his outstanding contributions to the community throughout his career.Stephen Benson (left) working with residents (middle and right) of the Tampa Heights neighborhood on a plan for the area. (Photo courtesy of Stephen Benson)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/school-of-public-affairs-alumnus-awarded-recognition-in-tampa-bay-business-journals-40-under-40.aspxAlumni News,Community Engagement,Honors and Awards/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/murp-student-wins-apa-florida-student-planner-of-the-year.aspxBeneetta Mary Jose, a second-year student in the Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) program in the School of Public Affairs, was recently named the American Planning Association’s (APA) Student Planner of the Year.External ArticleTue, 26 Sep 2023 16:06:44 MURP student wins APA Florida Student Planner of the YearBeneetta Mary Jose, a second-year student in the Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) program in the School of Public Affairs, was recently named the American Planning Association’s (APA) Student Planner of the Year.MURP graduate student Beneetta Mary Jose (center) at APA award ceremony. (Photo courtesy of APA Florida)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/murp-student-wins-apa-florida-student-planner-of-the-year.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/first-planner-in-residence-class-to-receive-award-for-collaboration-with-st-pete-innovation-district.aspxAn innovative planner-in-residence class that developed a neighborhood master plan for the St. Petersburg Innovation District will receive an outstanding student project award from the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association on September 6.External ArticleWed, 06 Sep 2023 00:00:00 First planner-in-residence class to receive award for collaboration with St. Petersburg Innovation DistrictAn innovative planner-in-residence class that developed a neighborhood master plan for the St. Petersburg Innovation District will receive an outstanding student project award from the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association on September 6.group of people huddled on a path outside of аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢signhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/first-planner-in-residence-class-to-receive-award-for-collaboration-with-st-pete-innovation-district.aspxCommunity Engagement,Research/arts-sciences/departments/public-affairs/news/2023/pathways-internship-at-the-nasa-john-f-kennedy-space-center.aspxMPA student Tess Ocean was selected for a Pathways Internship at the NASA John F. Kennedy Space Center working with their CFO organization in Accounting & Budget.Tue, 01 Aug 2023 00:00:00 Pathways Internship at the NASA John F. Kennedy Space CenterMPA student Tess Ocean was selected for a Pathways Internship at the NASA John F. Kennedy Space Center working with their CFO organization in Accounting & Budget.аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢School of Public Affairs News image/arts-sciences/departments/public-affairs/news/2023/pathways-internship-at-the-nasa-john-f-kennedy-space-center.aspxStudent News/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/usf-alumna-lisa-ann-mifflin-earns-2023-joyce-russell-kente-award.aspxаÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ (USF) alumna Lisa Anne Mifflin is the 2023 Joyce Russell Kente Alumni Award recipient. Mifflin was recognized at the April 22 awards ceremony, 22 years since the first ceremony was held.External ArticleWed, 21 Jun 2023 16:01:21 аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Alumna Lisa Anne Mifflin earns 2023 Joyce Russell Kente AwardаÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ (USF) alumna Lisa Anne Mifflin is the 2023 Joyce Russell Kente Alumni Award recipient. Mifflin was recognized at the April 22 awards ceremony, 22 years since the first ceremony was held.Mifflin (second from left) poses with аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢President Rhea Law (third from left) during 2023 Joyce Russell Kente Awards and Scholarship Ceremony. (Photo courtesy of аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Alumni Association)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/usf-alumna-lisa-ann-mifflin-earns-2023-joyce-russell-kente-award.aspxAlumni News,Honors and Awardsmurp-students-place-third-in-national-competition-to-improve-philadelphia-neighborhoodаÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢College of Arts and Sciences Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) program students Beneetta Mary Jose, Abdul Samad Agha, Varshini Renikunta, and Aditi Sugeerappa Hoti earned third place for their design in the American Planning Association National Planning Competition in April.External ArticleTue, 16 May 2023 15:52:07 MURP students place third in national competition to improve a Philadelphia neighborhoodаÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢College of Arts and Sciences Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) program students Beneetta Mary Jose, Abdul Samad Agha, Varshini Renikunta, and Aditi Sugeerappa Hoti earned third place for their design in the American Planning Association National Planning Competition in April.MURP students with APA President Angela D. Brooks (center). Photographed from left: Aditi Sugeerappa Hoti, Beneetta Mary Jose, Angela D. Brooks, Varshini Renikunta, and Abdul Samad Agha. (Photo courtesy of Beneetta Mary Jose)murp-students-place-third-in-national-competition-to-improve-philadelphia-neighborhoodCommunity Engagement,Honors and Awards/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/cas-faculty-cited-in-president-bidens-economic-report.aspxResearch from аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢College of Arts and Sciences faculty was cited in the 2023 Economic Report of the President. The report, released in March, includes a reflection by President Joseph Biden regarding the administration’s economic accomplishments, opportunities and challenges ahead.External ArticleThu, 27 Apr 2023 15:57:11 CAS faculty cited in President Biden’s economic reportResearch from аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢College of Arts and Sciences faculty was cited in the 2023 Economic Report of the President. The report, released in March, includes a reflection by President Joseph Biden regarding the administration’s economic accomplishments, opportunities and challenges ahead.exterior of the White House/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/cas-faculty-cited-in-president-bidens-economic-report.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2023-03-21/usf-survey-political-divide-covid-19-still-strongWаÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢NPR | A survey in conjunction with COVID-19's third anniversary shows the effect of politicization on public responses to the pandemic.External ArticleTue, 21 Mar 2023 11:51:08 A аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ survey shows the political divide on COVID-19 is still strongWаÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢NPR | A survey in conjunction with COVID-19's third anniversary shows the effect of politicization on public responses to the pandemic.Empty vials of the Johnson & Johnson's one-dose COVID-19 vaccinehttps://www.wusf.org/politics-issues/2023-03-21/usf-survey-political-divide-covid-19-still-strongResearch/news/2023/as-covid-19-pandemic-marks-3-year-anniversary-usf-researchers-release-key-findings-from-natl-public-survey.aspxResearchers at the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ have released results from a nationwide survey that measures attitudes related to the COVD-19 pandemic. The findings include opinions about vaccines, concerns about potential future outbreaks and the role political affiliations play in these results.External ArticleTue, 14 Mar 2023 11:46:22 As COVID-19 pandemic marks three-year anniversary, аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢researchers release key findings from national public opinion surveyResearchers at the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ have released results from a nationwide survey that measures attitudes related to the COVD-19 pandemic. The findings include opinions about vaccines, concerns about potential future outbreaks and the role political affiliations play in these results.аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢: A Preeminent Research University/news/2023/as-covid-19-pandemic-marks-3-year-anniversary-usf-researchers-release-key-findings-from-natl-public-survey.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/departments/public-affairs/news/2023/2023-covid-19-pandemic-survey-results.aspxResearchers at the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ conducted a nationwide survey of 2,500 American adults to measure attitudes related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including opinions about vaccination, exposure to/belief in vaccine-related misinformation, and concerns about potential future outbreaks.Tue, 14 Mar 2023 11:39:39 2023 COVID-19 Pandemic Survey ResultsResearchers at the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢ conducted a nationwide survey of 2,500 American adults to measure attitudes related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including opinions about vaccination, exposure to/belief in vaccine-related misinformation, and concerns about potential future outbreaks.coronavirus molecules under a microscope/arts-sciences/departments/public-affairs/news/2023/2023-covid-19-pandemic-survey-results.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/school-of-public-affairs-interns-get-a-glimpse-of-government-career-life-via-usf-day-at-the-capitol.aspxStudents taking part in the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢College of Arts and Sciences Legislative Internship Program (LIP) within the School of Public Affairs were part of a group of 100 students and alumni who made a trip up to Tallahassee, Fla. for аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Day at the Capitol held on Feb. 8.External ArticleTue, 21 Feb 2023 15:45:18 School of Public Affairs interns get a glimpse of government career life via аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Day at the CapitolStudents taking part in the аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢College of Arts and Sciences Legislative Internship Program (LIP) within the School of Public Affairs were part of a group of 100 students and alumni who made a trip up to Tallahassee, Fla. for аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Day at the Capitol held on Feb. 8.аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢President Rhea Law and students in the LIP program show their аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢pride during аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢Day at the Capitol held Feb. 8 in Tallahassee. (Photo by Elizabeth Engrasser)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/school-of-public-affairs-interns-get-a-glimpse-of-government-career-life-via-usf-day-at-the-capitol.aspxCommunity Engagement/arts-sciences/chronicles/2022/usf-earns-accreditation-in-urban-planning.aspxThe аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅϢ’s (USF) Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) program has earned accreditation by the Planning Accreditation Board (PAB). PAB accredits urban planning programs in North American universities that meet value and quality standards developed by PAB in collaboration with the American Planning Association, the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning.External ArticleFri, 21 Jan 2022 15:31:25 аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢earns accreditation in Urban PlanningThe аÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅϢ’s (USF) Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) program has earned accreditation by the Planning Accreditation Board (PAB). PAB accredits urban planning programs in North American universities that meet value and quality standards developed by PAB in collaboration with the American Planning Association, the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning.Tampa skyline/arts-sciences/chronicles/2022/usf-earns-accreditation-in-urban-planning.aspxHonors and Awards/arts-sciences/departments/public-affairs/news/2022/evangeline-linkous-named-2021-planner-of-the-year.aspxаÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢MURP Program Director Evangeline Linkous was named 2021 Planner of the Year by the Sun Coast Section of the American Planning Association.Rocky D. BullFri, 21 Jan 2022 00:00:00 Evangeline Linkous named 2021 Planner of the YearаÄÃÅÁùºÏ²ÊÄÚÄ»ÐÅÏ¢MURP Program Director Evangeline Linkous was named 2021 Planner of the Year by the Sun Coast Section of the American Planning Association.School of Public Affairs News banner image/arts-sciences/departments/public-affairs/news/2022/evangeline-linkous-named-2021-planner-of-the-year.aspxHonors and Awards