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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.

USF summer ventures span the globe with innovative research projects

Faculty at the University of South Florida traded classroom lectures this summer for international adventures, embarking on research projects to solve global challenges.

August 1, 2024Community Engagement, Research

(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)

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

USF 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

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)

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

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

January 25, 2024Community Engagement

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)

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

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)

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

group of people huddled on a path outside of USF sign

First planner-in-residence class to receive award for collaboration with St. Petersburg Innovation District

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

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 a Philadelphia neighborhood

USF 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.

May 16, 2023Community Engagement, Honors and Awards

USF President Rhea Law and students in the LIP program show their USF pride during USF Day at the Capitol held Feb. 8 in Tallahassee. (Photo by Elizabeth Engrasser)

School of Public Affairs interns get a glimpse of government career life via USF Day at the Capitol

Students taking part in the USF 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 USF Day at the Capitol held on Feb. 8.

February 21, 2023Community Engagement

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