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School of Public Affairs secures 7-year global reaccreditation for Master of Public Administration (MPA) program

The 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.

August 29, 2024Honors and Awards

ßÙßÇÂþ»­ summer ventures span the globe with innovative research projects

Faculty at the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ traded classroom lectures this summer for international adventures, embarking on research projects to solve global challenges.

August 1, 2024Community Engagement, Research

MURP graduate secures first-place title with an innovative research paper on road safety in Florida's district seven

MURP alumna Aditi Sugeerappa Hoti earns first-place in student paper competition from the American Planning Association's (APA) Transportation Planning Division.

June 21, 2024Alumni News, Honors and Awards, Research

School Director Dr. Robin Ersing participates in NSF Disaster Resilience Team Science program

The 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.

June 21, 2024Honors and Awards

Undergraduate student's urban studies minor supports internship experience in environmental protection

ßÙßÇÂþ»­ 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.

April 22, 2024Community Engagement, Honors and Awards

The USF Alumni Association honors four graduates from CAS with the 2024 Outstanding Young Alumni Awards

Four CAS alumni have been acknowledged for their achievements spanning multimedia production, professional sports, and public administration.

March 27, 2024Alumni News, Honors and Awards

The School of Public Affairs' Legislative Internship Program gives students a firsthand look at local government affairs

ßÙßÇÂþ»­ students Emma Evans, Olivia Firlejczyk, and Jessica Pimentel share their experiences within the LIP during the Fall 2023 semester.

January 25, 2024Community Engagement

Associate 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.

January 24, 2024Faculty News

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.

January 17, 2024Community Engagement

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.

October 11, 2023Alumni News, Community Engagement, Honors and Awards

MURP student wins APA Florida Student Planner of the Year

Beneetta 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.

September 26, 2023Honors and Awards

An 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.

September 6, 2023Community Engagement, Research