https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/public-affairs/news/Recent posts from SPA Newsen-usSun, 08 Mar 2026 00:04:36 -05:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://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/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/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 Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/usf-alumna-lisa-ann-mifflin-earns-2023-joyce-russell-kente-award.aspxUniversity of South Florida (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 USF Alumna Lisa Anne Mifflin earns 2023 Joyce Russell Kente AwardUniversity of South Florida (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 USF President Rhea Law (third from left) during 2023 Joyce Russell Kente Awards and Scholarship Ceremony. (Photo courtesy of USF Alumni Association)https://www.usf.edu/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-neighborhoodUSF 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 neighborhoodUSF 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 Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/cas-faculty-cited-in-president-bidens-economic-report.aspxResearch from USF 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 USF 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 Househttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/cas-faculty-cited-in-president-bidens-economic-report.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2022/usf-earns-accreditation-in-urban-planning.aspxThe University of South Florida’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 USF earns accreditation in Urban PlanningThe University of South Florida’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 skylinehttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/chronicles/2022/usf-earns-accreditation-in-urban-planning.aspxHonors and Awardshttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/public-affairs/news/2022/evangeline-linkous-named-2021-planner-of-the-year.aspxUSF 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 YearUSF 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 imagehttps://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/public-affairs/news/2022/evangeline-linkous-named-2021-planner-of-the-year.aspxHonors and Awards