https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/public-affairs/news/Recent posts from SPA Newsen-usTue, 06 Oct 2026 15:13:28 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/public-affairs/news/2025/gladfelter.aspxJoin us to Celebrate, Collaborate and Caffeinate at an open house for the USF School of Public Affairs!Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:36:19 Celebrate, Collaborate, Caffeinate: USF School of Public Affairs 2025 Gladfelter EventJoin us to Celebrate, Collaborate and Caffeinate at an open house for the USF School of Public Affairs!News placeholder graphic - laptop displaying News pagehttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/public-affairs/news/2025/gladfelter.aspxCommunity Engagementhttps://www.usf.edu/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 laptophttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/school-of-public-affairs-secures-7-year-global-reaccreditation-for-master-of-public-administration-mpa-program.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-summer-ventures-span-the-globe-with-innovative-research-projects.aspxFaculty at the University of South Florida traded classroom lectures this summer for international adventures, embarking on research projects to solve global challenges.External ArticleThu, 01 Aug 2024 09:38:03 USF summer ventures span the globe with innovative research projectsFaculty at the University of South Florida 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.https://www.usf.edu/news/2024/usf-summer-ventures-span-the-globe-with-innovative-research-projects.aspxCommunity Engagement,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/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 University of South Florida sign after her graduation ceremony. (Photo courtesy of Aditi Sugeerappa Hoti)https://www.usf.edu/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,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/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)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/school-of-public-affairs-director-robin-ersing-participates-in-nsf-disaster-resilience-team-science-program.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/students-urban-studies-minor-supports-internship-experience-in-environmental-protection.aspxUSF 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 protectionUSF 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)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/students-urban-studies-minor-supports-internship-experience-in-environmental-protection.aspxCommunity Engagement,Honors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/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 USF 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.USF Alumni Association young alumnihttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/usf-alumni-association-honors-four-graduates-from-cas-with-2024-outstanding-young-alumni-awards.aspxAlumni News,Honors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/school-of-public-affairs-legislative-internship-program-gives-students-firsthand-look-at-local-government-affairs.aspxUSF 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 affairsUSF 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)https://www.usf.edu/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 Newshttps://www.usf.edu/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)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2024/public-service-and-leadership-minor-prepares-students-for-a-future-of-giving-back-for-the-greater-good.aspxCommunity Engagementhttps://www.usf.edu/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)https://www.usf.edu/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 Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/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)https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/murp-student-wins-apa-florida-student-planner-of-the-year.aspxHonors and Awards