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October 2022
MURP Program Director and Associate Professor Dr. Evangeline Linkous contributed an article on housing development at Tbilisi's urban fringe as part of the Tbilisi Architecture Biennial. Her piece draws on her research as a 2022 Fulbright Scholar.
August 2022
Congratulations to School Director Dr. Robin Ersing on her recent promotion to Full Professor! This is a well-deserved recognition of her academic talents and commitment to excellence in education.
Welcome our newest faculty hires to USF! Dr. Tamara Dimitrijevska-Markoski (left) Assistant Professor for the MPA program; Dr. Kevin Martyn (center) Assistant Professor of Instruction for the MURP program; and Dr. Jack Philips (right) Assistant Professor of Instruction for the LIP/TIP programs.
July 2022
Associate Professor Dr. Elizabeth Strom was featured in a Tampa Bay Times article where she discusses the need for Florida rent regulations. She believes this can balance the human needs of tenants with the legitimate financial needs of property owners. Special thanks to USF MURP student Fatima Elkott for her research and editorial assistance on this article.
March 2022
While away in the Republic of Georgia as a Fulbright scholar, MURP Program Director and Associate Professor Dr. Evangeline Linkous was featured in a Tampa Bay Times article. She described how Ukraine's struggles during the ongoing war with Russia feels very personal to Georgians. Still, Georgia has two important reasons for optimism at this critical juncture.
February 2022
Associate Professor Dr. Elizabeth Strom was interviewed for a FOX 13 News article on the proposed tenant bill of rights ordinance, in which she believes the income discrimination portion is the one drawing the most attention.
On the latest episode of the United Way Suncoast "Freedom To Rise" podcast (aired on Feb. 21st), Associate Professor Dr. Elizabeth Strom discusses the statewide eviction moratorium during the pandemic, what local non-profit organizations can do to assist in affordable housing and rent control, and solutions to this crisis moving forward.
January 2022
Associate Professor Dr. Elizabeth Strom appeared on Ernest Hooper's "That's All I'm Saying" show (aired on Jan. 6th). She was interviewed on Tampa Bay's hot housing market, which has led to a housing crisis in a region that already lacks affordable housing. They explore the reasons behind this crisis and discuss what Tampa Bay leaders are doing about it.
October 2021
Assistant Professor Dr. Peng Chen has ranked among the top 2% of the most-cited scientists in the world by a Stanford University study published in October 2021. This prestigious ranking is based on the bibliometric information contained in a citation database, and it includes more than 190,000 researchers from the more than 8 million scientists considered to be active worldwide. Recognition in this ranking underscores the impact his research has on a global scale.
August 2021
Research Associate Steven Fernandez and USF MURP student Gerald Galloway were featured in a Tampa Bay Times article on the use of 3D scanning technology to help support the preservation of Tampa’s historic Union Station.
May 2021
MPA Program Director and Associate Professor Dr. Stephen Aikins was featured in a Tampa Bay Times article on how Biden’s American Rescue Plan represents a one-time funding opportunity for many cities and counties to address longstanding barriers to creating healthy and equitable communities.
September 2020
Associate Professor Dr. Elizabeth Strom was interviewed for a Tampa Bay Times article on the value of having a variety of options in the housing market, such as tiny home communities.
July 2020
MPA Program Director and Associate Professor Dr. Stephen Aikins was selected by WalletHub, among a group of experts in the country, to share his thoughts on the relationship between higher tax burden and better public services, efficient use of tax dollars, and how governments can handle the fiscal impact of the COVID-19 pandemic efficiently.
May 2020
Associate Professor Dr. Stephen Neely, along with Dr. Joshua Scacco from USF's Department of Communication, were featured in a Tampa Bay Times article on the results from the Sunshine State Survey about COVID-19 and Floridians support of mitigation efforts.
In recognition of Public Service week, School Director and Clinical Professor Dr. Ron Sanders authored a piece for Government Executive on balancing freedom and responsibility on the front lines of public service, as the COVID-19 pandemic has amplified Americans’ love-hate relationship with their government.
July 2019
MURP Program Director and Master Instructor Dr. Mark Hafen was interviewed by reporter Liz Burch from WTSP (CBS) Channel 10 News about the increasing rate of Tampa Bay's water sea level rise, as climate change continues to impact our area and the people who live here.
March 2019
MPA Program Director and Associate Professor Dr. Stephen Aikins was selected by WalletHub, among a group of experts in the country, to share his thoughts on the responses to the 2019 National Taxpayers Survey conducted by the WalletHub Organization in Washington, D.C.
School Director and Clinical Professor Dr. Ron Sanders appeared on a segment of the Suncoast View where he provided "cyber hygiene" tips for keeping our online data safe, especially as we leave ourselves vulnerable to hackers while on Spring Break vacation.
December 2018
Associate Professor Dr. Elizabeth Strom spoke about affordable housing issues on WUSF’s "Florida Matters" podcast. She was part of a panel considering new ways to approach local housing issues.