News & Notes
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Welcoming New StaffAugust 8, 2017 — Please join us in welcoming Alexandria Fraser and Ruth DeWitt to the SPAA staff team!
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Law & Society Student Earns URGA AwardJune 5, 2017 — LAWRENCE — This summer, 13 University of Kansas students will receive Undergraduate Research Awards, or UGRAs. Recipients receive a $1,000 scholarship as they work on mentored research and...
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Withdrawal of Paris accord motivates some local governments on climate policies, says urban sustainability scholarJune 2, 2017 — LAWRENCE — After President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris climate accord, national media reported several U.S. local governments and states are planning to...
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University ranking systems can inhibit diversity and promote uniformity, study findsMay 31, 2017 — LAWRENCE — From 2000 to 2012,...
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O'Leary research cited in Governing articleMay 24, 2017 — Dr.
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Student Spotlight: Collin Cox, Undergraduate StudentMay 15, 2017 — When we saw Collin Cox's name on the list of 2017-2018 Orientation Assistants, we reached out to him to tell us
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O'Leary to receive 2017 H. George Frederickson Award for Career Contributions to Public Management ResearchMay 10, 2017 — Dr. Rosemary O'Leary has been selected to receive the 2017 H.
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Message from KUCIMAT Board President Craig OwensMay 5, 2017 — Have you “paid your dues?” Have you celebrated your 500th council meeting? How many budgets has it been? How many council orientations? How many bond elections? How many rubber chicken luncheons?
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Hall Center announces new seminars on gender and military, oral history and colonialismMay 3, 2017 — LAWRENCE — The Hall Center for the Humanities is pleased to announce the addition of two interdisciplinary seminars, one of which will address how the U.S. military manages questions of social...
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School celebrates accomplishments of 52 graduatesMay 2, 2017 — LAWRENCE -- On April 28, 2017 the School of Public Affairs and Administration celebrated the accomplishments of 52 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral graduates with our annual graduation banquet and
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Deer inducted into KU Women's Hall of FameApril 19, 2017 — LAWRENCE — Since 1970, the Emily Taylor Center for Women & Gender Equity has honored a select group of women to be inducted into the University of Kansas Women’s Hall of Fame. It honors and...
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Cox announced as 2017-18 student orientation assistantApril 17, 2017 — LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Office of First-Year Experience has announced the selection of 24 orientation assistants for the 2017-2018 year. Orientation assistants (OA) are...
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Almuna, MacArthur 'genius' to join School facultyApril 13, 2017 — LAWRENCE – Sarah Deer holds many titles, including MacArthur “...
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Cities can do much more with big data, study findsMarch 31, 2017 — LAWRENCE — A few years ago, city staff in Kansas...
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Researcher can discuss issues surrounding Trump climate policy executive orderMarch 28, 2017 — LAWRENCE — A University of Kansas researcher of climate policy and environmental performance is available to discuss President Donald Trump's executive order issued Tuesday. ...
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Urban planning department joins KU School of Public Affairs & AdministrationMarch 27, 2017 — LAWRENCE – The Department of Urban Planning will join the School of Public Affairs & Administration in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Kansas, effective July 1...
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MPA grad McIntyre says work at State Department is like running mini-city overseasMarch 23, 2017 — When Matthew Roth (MPA 2016) contacted the School to let us know that both he and John McIntyre (MPA 1996) are assigned as Deputy Chiefs of Missions in U.S.
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Portillo and Doan discuss their research in relation to Marine photo scandalMarch 18, 2017 — Drs.
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Lane presents at Red Hot ResearchMarch 16, 2017 — On March 31, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. Dr. Bradley Lane will be one of the panelists for “Red Hot Research” hosted by The Commons. The topic is “Environment & Future.”
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Grant spurs training tool to prevent nonprofit executive fraud, misconductMarch 15, 2017 — LAWRENCE — A University of Kansas researcher will study a Lawrence food bank's response to and recovery from executive fraud and misconduct as a part of a grant from The Hubert Project. ...
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Heinrich to present: "A Thousand Petty Fortresses: Administrative Burden in U.S. Immigration Policies and its Consequences"March 2, 2017 — Research Seminar A Thousand Petty Fortresses
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Getha-Taylor selected as Hubert Project Fellow for 2017February 24, 2017 — Dr. Heather Getha-Taylor, associate professor in the KU School of Public Affairs and Administration, has been selected as a Hubert Project Fellow for 2017.
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Nalbandian receives Book Review of the Year AwardFebruary 23, 2017 — Last year, Public Integrity initiated a new award, the Book Review of the Year Award, to recognize and encourage excellence in book reviews published in the journal.
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Borland honored with undergraduate research awardFebruary 17, 2017 — LAWRENCE — This spring, 51 KU students will receive $1,000 Undergraduate Research Awards to pursue academic projects. “We are pleased to support this group of students as they take...
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James published in PA Times on unethical performance appraisalsFebruary 17, 2017 — MPA student Trenton James had an article, "Unethical Performance Appraisals in Public S
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Federman tracking Trump policy pledgesFebruary 15, 2017 — With the beginning of a new administration, Sam Altman and his team at Track Trump, which includes PhD student Peter Federman (pictured here), put together a new tool that allows citizens to have t
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How public organizations can manage dissent to avoid possible leaks, 'guerrilla government'February 10, 2017 — LAWRENCE — In the early days of the Trump administration, federal...
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O’Leary selected as winner of 2017 Routledge PrizeFebruary 8, 2017 — Dr. Rosemary O’Leary was selected as the winner of the Routledge Prize for Outstanding Contribution to Public Management Research for 2017.
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Special School Leadership AnnouncementFebruary 7, 2017 — Greetings Alumni and Friends,
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MPA student Josh Robinson recognized as 2017 Man of MeritFebruary 1, 2017 — LAWRENCE — Sixteen students, faculty and staff have been selected as University of Kansas Men of Merit, recognized for positively defining masculinity through challenging cultural norms, taking...
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Epp presents at Red Hot ResearchFebruary 1, 2017 — On February 3, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. Dr. Chuck Epp will be one of the panelists for “Red Hot Research” hosted by The Commons. The topic is “Activism.”
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O'Leary's Gaus Lecture publishedJanuary 27, 2017 — Dr. Rosemary O’Leary, our Stene Distinguished Professor, recently had her John Gaus Lecture published on the topic of guerrilla government.
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O'Leary article named as one of 14 PAR articles making important contributionsJanuary 26, 2017 — An article co-authored by Dr. Rosemary O’Leary and Susan Raines (Kennesaw State), “Lessons Learned from Two Decades of Alternative Dispute Resolution at the U.S.
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Krause on affect of federal aversion to climate protection policiesJanuary 26, 2017 — Dr.
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Krause interviewed by Politifact on California's climate change dealJanuary 26, 2017 — Dr.
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Ho and Roche, presenters at Smart Cities International SymposiumJanuary 22, 2017 — Dr. Alfred Ho will be presenting at the Smart Cities International Symposium in Chicago on January 24-25, 2017. Eric Roche, our MPA graduate and the Chief Data Officer of KCMO, will also do so.
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Ho on Why Big Data Is a Big Deal for CitiesJanuary 19, 2017 — Dr.
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Epp and Steven Maynard-Moody published in Public Administration Review on profilingDecember 29, 2016 — Drs.
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Krause & Lane receive Highly Cited Article AwardDecember 22, 2016 — Drs. Rachel Krause and Bradley Lane received an award for having one of the five most highly cited articles in the journal Transportation Research Part D.
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Doan selected to inaugural KU Diversity Scholars ProgramDecember 15, 2016 — Dr. Alesha Doan has been selected as one of the 12 KU faculty members in the inaugural Diversity Scholars Program.
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School Statement Regarding Campus Concealed CarryDecember 5, 2016 — In 2013 the Kansas legislature amended the Personal and Family Protection Act to allow the concealed carry of firearms on and within all public facilities.
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Dinsmore featured in Center for Undergraduate Research mentor spotlightNovember 21, 2016 — Doctoral student, Renee Dinsmore, was highlighted by the Center for Undergraduate Research in their November Mentor Spotlight.
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Perkins supports School for a better future for allNovember 17, 2016 — Jan Perkins, 1975 MPA-KU, is the former city manager of Fremont and Morgan Hill, CA, and began her career in Michigan.
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Undergraduate student Doherty selected for Emerging Scholars research programNovember 9, 2016 — LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Center for Undergraduate Research launched a new federal work-study based program to help first-year students with an early start to conduct research. ...
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KU School of Public Affairs and Administration hosts Executive Leadership Institute for National Forum for Black Public AdministratorsNovember 7, 2016 — LAWRENCE — The KU School of Public Affairs and Administration hosted the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) at the Lawrence campus on Novemb
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Portillo on learning from discomfortOctober 31, 2016 — Dr.
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With election winding down, KU experts can discuss candidates, issuesOctober 25, 2016 — LAWRENCE —As one of the most unexpected presidential campaign matchups in decades comes to a close, University of Kansas political experts are available to discuss issues surrounding the Nov. 8...
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Roberts to present "Blind Men and an Elephant: Three partial views of public administration"October 3, 2016 — Research Seminar Blind Men and an Elephant:Three Partial Views of Public Administration
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KUCIMAT Awards conferred at annual banquetSeptember 30, 2016 — Two MPA alumni were honored at the annual KUCIMAT banquet, which was held during the International City/County Management Association Conference in Kansas City, MO on September 25, 2016.
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Uber tests in Pittsburgh don't mean driverless taxis are imminent, transportation policy expert saysSeptember 28, 2016 — LAWRENCE — The...
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Doan featured on Kansas City Star for HHS research grantSeptember 22, 2016 — Dr.
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KU professor wins national award for study on budgeting reforms in developing countriesSeptember 21, 2016 — LAWRENCE —If local...
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Goerdel launched annual research programming at The CommonsSeptember 13, 2016 — Holly T.
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Military should take public health approach to prevent sexual assault, researcher saysSeptember 9, 2016 — LAWRENCE — Military policies addressing sexual assault are often conducted at a time of crisis at the risk of glossing over the ongoing severity and influence of the problem, according to a...
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Military should address gender stereotypes when integrating combat roles, study findsAugust 31, 2016 — LAWRENCE — Even though the Defense Secretary Ash...
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Angela Park selected for IPSR Doctoral Research Fellows ProgramAugust 25, 2016 — PhD student Young-Shin (Angela) Park has been se
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Merriman research prize finalist from British Sociological AssociationAugust 19, 2016 — Dr. Ben Merriman is one of four finalists for a research prize from the British Sociological Association for a paper he published in Cultural Sociology.
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O'Leary to deliver John Gaus LectureAugust 17, 2016 — As the recipient of the John Gaus Award, Dr.
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Doctoral student Federman chapter co-author in government social media bookAugust 16, 2016 — PhD student Peter Federman co-wrote a chapter in a book entitled "
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Epp interviewed by Washington Post on Baltimore's zero-tolerance policingAugust 13, 2016 — Dr.
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Doan interviewed by Huffington Post on sexual assault prevention studyAugust 4, 2016 — Dr. Doan was interviewed by the Huffington Post about a grant to study college sexual assault policies.
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Doan receives HHS grant to aid regional universities on sexual assault preventionAugust 3, 2016 — LAWRENCE — As part of a three-year, $750,000 grant, University of Kansas researchers will aid colleges and universities in three states in adopting sexual assault policies and prevention...
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Epp interviewed by StatNewsJuly 26, 2016 — Dr. Epp was interviewed by StatNews about a recent study on the racial breakdown of individuals injured or killed by officers.
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Portillo receives 2016 Teaching Innovation AwardJuly 25, 2016 — Dr.
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Epp interviewed for ESPN's FiveThirtyEightJuly 22, 2016 — Dr.
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Washington Post uses "Pulled Over" research to discuss fact in Obama speechJuly 15, 2016 — The Washington Post provided data for five lines from President Obama's July 12 speech at the memorial for the five Dallas police officers killed.
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Epp interviewed by Toronto StarJuly 12, 2016 — Dr. Epp was interviewed by the Toronto Star about research on U.S.
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Infrastructure deficiencies lead states to look at mileage-based tax, researcher saysJuly 11, 2016 — LAWRENCE — As several states across the country have proposed legislation or instituted pilot programs to study mileage-based taxes on driving in place of gasoline taxes, it's an indication of...
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Epp interviewed on KCUR's Up to DateJuly 11, 2016 — Professor Chuck Epp was one of the guests interviewed on KCUR's Up to Date program, "KC Reactions to Race-Based Violence."
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Ben Merriman joins School facultyJune 28, 2016 — The School of Public Affairs and Administration welcomes Assistant Professor Ben Merriman for the Fall, 2016 semester.
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Portillo on how Supreme Court's immigration ruling will affect local governmentsJune 27, 2016 — Professor Shannon Portillo wrote for NBC News in the article, "Latino Polit
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Justice Sotomayor mentions KU research on police stops in dissenting opinionJune 20, 2016 — LAWRENCE — Justice Sonia Sotomayor twice cited research by University of Kansas professors on the effects of police stops on minorities in her dissent June 20 to a U.S. Supreme Court decision on...
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School will offer degree in law and societyJune 16, 2016 — OVERLAND PARK – The University of Kansas Edwards Campus in Overland Park is launching a new undergraduate program in law and society in which students will gain real-world experience through...
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MARC honors Nalbandian with 2016 Regional Leadership AwardJune 14, 2016 — Dr. John Nalbandian was honored by the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) as a recipient of a
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Alumni Spotlight: Kelly Greunke, 2005 MPA GraduateJune 6, 2016 — What do Ecology and Environmental Studies, a forklift, and an MPA have in common? Kelly Greunke.
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Epp earns distinguished professor statusJune 2, 2016 — LAWRENCE — Interim Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Sara Rosen has appointed five University of Kansas faculty members to be university distinguished professors. The appointments for...
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Portillo in Huffington Post article on bathrooms and gender equityJune 1, 2016 — Professors Shannon Portillo and Alesha Doan, from the Department of Political Science, wrote for the Huffington Post in the article, "
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Impressive and wide-ranging recognition spotlights faculty of great distinctionMay 31, 2016 — Each and every day our faculty works hard to generate important scholarly research and bring that research to life for students and practitioners in ways that connect theories to practice.
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Distinguished Professor Rosemary O’Leary to receive Gaus awardMay 30, 2016 — Distinguished Professor Rosemary O’Leary has been selected to receive the American Political Scien
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Getha-Taylor receives Steeples award for contributions to leadership developmentMay 24, 2016 — LAWRENCE – Research and outreach encompassing distracted driving awareness, leadership development and healthy neighborhoods have earned three faculty members at the University of Kansas...
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Epp named as University Distinguished ProfessorMay 19, 2016 — Dr. Charles “Chuck” Epp has been named one of five new University Distinguished Professors, the Provost’s Office announced.
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Portillo completed inaugural Social Justice Fellows ProgramMay 17, 2016 — ...
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Portillo received Schowen Undergraduate Research Mentor AwardMay 11, 2016 — LAWRENCE — Three people were honored at the 19th...
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Ho, Fowles, and Krause receive promotion, tenureMay 11, 2016 — LAWRENCE — Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little has approved promotion and the award of tenure where indicated for 70 individuals at the University of Kansas Lawrence and Edwards campuses and 66...
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Adjunct Professor Johnson on local government planning decisionsApril 12, 2016 — LAWRENCE – On a daily basis, local governments across the country make community-changing decisions based on recommendations found in planning staff reports. Research from the University of Kansas...
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Goerdel invited speaker for annual Monroe-Paine Distinguished LectureApril 11, 2016 — Dr. Holly T. Goerdel has been invited to give the Monroe-Paine Distinguished Lecture at the Truman School of Public Affairs at University of Missouri on April 29.
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Finding Justice in the Low-Carbon Transition SymposiumApril 9, 2016 — How can the low-carbon energy transition advance social justice?
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Student Spotlight: Abby Schletzbaum, Undergraduate Student and Truman Scholarship FinalistApril 4, 2016 — Junior Abby Schletzbaum started out in a different major, but the Truman Scholarship finalist wasn’t satisfied with the lack of real-world application from her classes.
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Media advisory: KU researcher can discuss implications of "one person, one vote" decisionApril 4, 2016 — LAWRENCE — A University of Kansas researcher is available to address Monday's unanimous U.S. Supreme Court ruling that states may count all residents, regardless of voter eligibility status, in...
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Graor published in PA TIMESMarch 30, 2016 — MPA student Amanda Graor published a piece in PA TIMES called, "The Challenge of Collaboration and Individual
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Doctoral alumni receive Best Paper AwardMarch 24, 2016 — Dr. Shannon Portillo and co-authors recently received the Center for Organization Research and Design’s Best Paper Award.
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Goodyear to present to Central ExchangeMarch 22, 2016 — Professor Marilu Goodyear will present "
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School remains #1 in city management and urban policy rankingMarch 17, 2016 — LAWRENCE — U.S. News & World Report has ranked 49 graduate programs at the University of Kansas in its 2017 edition of the magazine’s “Best Graduate Schools” rankings, more than any other...
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Schlingensiepen on leaving space for uncertaintyMarch 11, 2016 — Senior Marah Schlingensiepen wrote a blog article for the Consortium for Undergraduate Law & Justice Programs (CULJP) titled, “
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Schletzbaum announced as finalist for Truman ScholarshipMarch 8, 2016 — LAWRENCE — Two University of Kansas students, both of whom are from Kansas, are finalists for Harry S. Truman Scholarships. The national awards provide up to $30,000 for graduate study...
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Humphrey on the basics of mentorship, mentee perspectiveMarch 3, 2016 — Senior Nicole Humphrey wrote a blog article for the Consortium for Undergraduate Law & Justice Programs (CULJP) titled, “
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Schletzbaum nominated for Truman ScholarshipFebruary 16, 2016 — LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas has nominated four outstanding juniors for Harry S. Truman Scholarships. The students are competing for the prestigious national awards, which provide...
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Getha-Taylor remarks on Flint blame gameFebruary 16, 2016 — Professor Heather Getha-Taylor was quoted in a Politifact article titled, “
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Student Cody Johnson selected as KU man of meritFebruary 15, 2016 — LAWRENCE — Sixteen students, faculty and staff have been selected as University of Kansas Men of Merit, recognized for positively defining masculinity through challenging cultural norms, taking...
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Ho wrote article on need to retire IT-led service innovationFebruary 13, 2016 — Alfred Ho and David Edinger wrote an article for the Brookings Institution called, “Idea to r
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Humphrey to present Conceptions of Social Equity to CapitolFebruary 12, 2016 — LAWRENCE — Undergraduate researchers from the Lawrence and Medical Center campuses will present their research projects Feb. 18 at the Kansas Capitol for the Kansas Undergraduate Research Day...
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Humphrey and Schlingensiepen honored with undergraduate research awardsFebruary 10, 2016 — LAWRENCE — This spring, 49 University of Kansas students will receive Undergraduate Research Awards (UGRAs). UGRA recipients are awarded $1,000 to support them as they work on mentored research...
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Krause accepted to sustainability program in GermanyFebruary 9, 2016 — Professor Rachel Krause was accepted to join a program hosted by the German Academic Exchange Service called “
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Given potential safety benefits, driverless-car policy study is important, professor saysFebruary 1, 2016 — LAWRENCE — When the Obama administration recently proposed...
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School to host Broaden Your Horizons event for undergraduate studentsJanuary 27, 2016 — The School will host a Broaden Your Horizons event on Monday, Feb. 15 from 4-5 p.m.
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Lessons for local governments in Flint water crisis, professor saysJanuary 25, 2016 — LAWRENCE — The water crisis in Flint, Michigan, has shed light on...
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Alumnus Reames asks difficult questions about FlintJanuary 20, 2016 — PhD alumnus Tony Reames was quoted in an article by Next City called, “Republicans M
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Portillo in Huffington Post article on Project DianeJanuary 14, 2016 — Professors Shannon Portillo and Alesha Doan, from the Department of Political Science, wrote for the Huffington Post in the article, "
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Nalbandian on high-performance local governmentJanuary 8, 2016 — In the January/February edition of PM Magazine, Dr.
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Portillo on combat roles for womenDecember 31, 2015 — Professor Shannon Portillo was interviewed for the Christian Science Monitor's article, "
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PAR’s Thank You to Ho and Welcome Aboard to RobinsonDecember 21, 2015 — Dr. Alfred Ho has recently finished three years serving on Public Administration Review's Editorial Board, and Director Reggie Robinson has joined the Board. As Dr.
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Writing and resume building opportunity for School studentsDecember 18, 2015 — We are pleased to partner with the Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) organization on an exciting writing opportunity that will give you a chance to expand your
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Portillo interviewed on KCUR's Up to DateDecember 11, 2015 — Professor Shannon Portillo and Wendy Doyle, President and CEO of the Women’s Foundation, were interviewed on KCUR's Up to Date program, "Despite Lifted Restrictions, Study Shows Women Still Face Ob
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Farrar gives to MPA program, works in private sectorDecember 4, 2015 — School alumnus Marc Farrar (pictured in the front row middle in 1993) has donated close to $5,000 to support the MPA program through the KUCI
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Alumni Spotlight: Michael Baker, 1999 MPA Graduate and KUCIMAT Board PresidentDecember 1, 2015 — Michael Baker is a 1999 graduate of the MPA intern-option program, and he has served as the Deputy Village Manager of Downers Grove, IL since 2008.
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Student Spotlight: Peter Federman, PhD Student and Newland FellowNovember 20, 2015 — Peter Federman joined the School in Fall 2015 as a PhD student and the School's first Chester A. Newland Doctoral Fellow.
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SPAA Faculty and Staff Statement Regarding KU Campus IntoleranceNovember 16, 2015 — KU Campus Intolerance and Disrespect: A Statement from the Faculty and Staff of the School of Public Affairs and Administration
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Humphrey featured in Center for Undergraduate Research student spotlightNovember 12, 2015 — Undergraduate student, Nicole Humphrey, was highlighted by the Center for Undergraduate Research in their November Student Spotlight.
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Portillo on leveling the battlefieldNovember 11, 2015 — Professor Shannon Portillo was interviewed by Channel 41 KSHB in Kansas City for the story, "
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Portillo on women in military special forcesNovember 11, 2015 — Professors Shannon Portillo and Alesha Doan were interviewed by Channel 6 News Lawrence for the story, "KU researchers lead study
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Project Diane examines gender integration of Army Special ForcesNovember 10, 2015 — LAWRENCE — On the eve of Veterans Day, the Women's Foundation...
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Faculty Spotlight: Bradley Lane, Urban ResearcherOctober 29, 2015 — What do African and African-American Studies, Education, Architecture, and Public Administration have in common? A seminar series called “The Urban Experience”
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Politics, lack of progress drive cities to drop climate-protection commitments, study findsOctober 21, 2015 — LAWRENCE — As a response to...
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Portillo to speak at Hall Center Place, Race & Space Seminar: Oct. 19October 16, 2015 — HALL CENTER FOR THE HUMANITIES SEMINAR SERIES event Monday, October 19, 2015 at 3–5 p.m.
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Croft among recipients of Wounded Warrior scholarshipsOctober 16, 2015 — LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Office of Graduate...
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School hosts annual Careers in Public Administration Night eventOctober 14, 2015 — Want a career helping others? Consider public administration!
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Local governments benefit from ongoing conceptual leadership training, study findsOctober 12, 2015 — LAWRENCE — City department supervisors would benefit from training roughly every eight to nine months on conceptual leadership skills, like strategic planning and conflict resolution, according to...
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Student Spotlight: Kelly Dumais, MPA Student and Class Co-PresidentOctober 9, 2015 — Kelly Dumais, an MPA student and co-president of the first year MPA intern option class, graduated Cum Laude from Gustavus Adolphus College in St.
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Epp on Forest Service traffic stopsOctober 8, 2015 — Professor Charl
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Portillo on crushing the American dreamOctober 7, 2015 — Profess
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O'Leary among 2015-16 class of Senior Administrative FellowsOctober 7, 2015 — LAWRENCE — The Office of the Provost has selected nine University of Kansas faculty members for the 2015-2016 Senior Administrative Fellows Program. The program takes advantage of the...
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Epp addresses California racial-profiling lawOctober 6, 2015 — Professor Char
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Student Spotlight: Drew Vincent, MPA Student and Class Co-PresidentSeptember 17, 2015 — Drew Vincent, an MPA intern option student and class co-president, graduated from Baylor University’s Honors Program with a B.A. in International Studies.
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Krause lands interdisciplinary starter grantSeptember 14, 2015 — LAWRENCE – The Commons, a partnership at the University of Kansas that encourages cross-disciplinary research and learning, awarded $30,000 to KU faculty research groups in the spring 2015 cycle...
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Moldavanova receives Volcker Junior Scholar Research GrantSeptember 12, 2015 — School alum
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Schlingensiepen receives Undergraduate Research Award for fall 2015September 10, 2015 — LAWRENCE — This fall, 15 KU students will receive Undergraduate Research Awards, which provide $1,000 to support mentored projects. “These students are taking full advantage of the...
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Adding bike, bus lanes in LA could reduce traffic in long term, professor saysSeptember 10, 2015 — LAWRENCE — City leaders in Los Angeles...
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Epp receives APSA Lasting Contribution AwardSeptember 3, 2015 — LAWRENCE — University of Kansas Professor Charles Epp has received the Lasting Contribution Award at the American Political Science Association’s Annual Meeting in San Francisco. ...
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Portillo on nested mentoring modelAugust 31, 2015 — Profess
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Botch endows scholarship for city management legacy studentsAugust 26, 2015 — Ray Botch, who has claimed fam
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Alumni Spotlight: Beth Linn, 2003 MPA GraduateAugust 17, 2015 — A graduate of the MPA intern-option class of 2003, Beth Linn is currently the City Administrator for the City of Edgerton, KS, a southwest suburb of the Kan
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Krause on climate protection political pressures on US citiesAugust 14, 2015 — Professor Rachel Krau
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Humphrey among undergraduate summer research presentersAugust 13, 2015 — LAWRENCE Each summer, undergraduate students from around the world join current University of Kansas students in conducting research with KU faculty. Eighty-four of these students presented...
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Humphrey presents at TRIO McNair summer research symposiumAugust 10, 2015 — LAWRENCE — Twenty University of Kansas TRIO McNair Scholars presented their summer research projects at the McNair Research Symposium on July 24 at the Kansas Union. Since 2003, the annual program...
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KUCIMAT award nominations being acceptedJuly 22, 2015 — Recognize your fellow KUCIMATs for their hard work!
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Bob Herchert encourages others to give to the KUCIMAT MPA Support FundJuly 20, 2015 — School alumnus Bob Herchert has given $7,500 t
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New solar energy plan will broaden its appeal, affordability, professor saysJuly 7, 2015 — LAWRENCE — An Obama administration plan to help lower- and middle-income Americans gain...
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Feiock to deliver Bold Aspirations lectureJuly 1, 2015 — LAWRENCE —
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Environmental, public health policy expert can discuss blocking of EPA emission limitsJune 29, 2015 — LAWRENCE — A University of Kansas expert who studies how decision-makers balance competing and often conflicting needs to address environmental and public health problems is available to discuss...
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Humphrey receives summer Undergraduate Research AwardsJune 5, 2015 — LAWRENCE — This summer, 28 University of Kansas students will receive Undergraduate Research Awards, which provide $1,000 to support mentored projects. “These students have...
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Stop-and-frisk policies can cause police to lose legitimacy, study findsJune 3, 2015 — ...
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Portillo receives J. Michael Young Academic Advisor AwardMay 19, 2015 — LAWRENCE – Faculty contributions in research, teaching and mentoring were recognized recently with a series of awards from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Kansas....
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Alumni Spotlight: Cullen Merritt, 2014 PhD GraduateMay 18, 2015 — Cullen C.
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Ridley scholarship supports students pursuing careers in city managementMay 5, 2015 — Paul Ridley has established a scholarship in honor of his grandfather Clarence E.
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Krause awarded NSF grant to research administration of local sustainability effortsMay 4, 2015 — LAWRENCE – University of Kansas Assistant Prof
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Daley, Getha-Taylor, and Portillo receive promotion, tenureMay 1, 2015 — LAWRENCE — Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little has approved promotion and the award of tenure where indicated for 67 individuals at the University of Kansas Lawrence and Edwards campuses and 46...
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Dinsmore receives award at undergraduate research symposiumMay 1, 2015 — LAWRENCE — More than 600 students, faculty, and guests attended KU’s 18th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium on April 25 to hear student presenters share the results of their...
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Local government leaders discuss policing at annual conferenceApril 29, 2015 — LAWRENCE — The KU Public Management Center held the 66th annual Kansas City / County Management (KCCM) Conference at the...
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Media advisory: Professors available to talk about Baltimore riotsApril 29, 2015 — LAWRENCE — Two University of Kansas School of Public Affairs & Administration experts on policing and city management and two African and African-American studies professors are available to...
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School celebrates accomplishments of graduatesApril 24, 2015 — MPA degree graduates
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Distinguished professor of public administration to deliver inaugural lectureApril 20, 2015 — LAWRENCE — Rosemary O’Leary, Edwin O. Stene Distinguished Professor of Public Administration at the University of Kansas, will present her inaugural lecture at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, in the...
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KU honors 20 women for achievements, service, careersApril 14, 2015 — ...
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Epp and Maynard-Moody on C-SPANApril 6, 2015 — Professors Charles Epp and Steven Maynard-Moody, co-authors of Pulled Over: How Police Stops Define Race and Citizenship, spent time with C-SPAN about their research.
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Robinson shares insight on first months as directorApril 1, 2015 — In July 2014, Reggie Robinson began as the Director of the School of Public Affairs and Administration.
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KU Edwards partners with Johnson County Library to evaluate library’s ROIMarch 31, 2015 — OVERLAND PARK — Researchers at KU Edwards Campus are crunching numbers and conducting focus groups with assistance from Johnson County Library staff to measure the county’s return on every...
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Kevin Campbell, First Frederickson Fellow, shares his experienceMarch 30, 2015 — The School of Public Affairs and Administration announced a new doctoral fellowship in honor of
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Portillo Named Recipient of Kathleen McCluskey-Fawcett Woman Mentoring Women AwardMarch 26, 2015 — Professor Shannon Portillo has been selected to receive the 2015 Kathleen McCluskey-Fawcett Woman Mentoring Women Award.
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Epp to Speak at KU Libraries Lecture Series Event: April 2March 23, 2015
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Nalbandian Panelist for ICMA/AFI's Next Big Thing WebinarMarch 20, 2015 — John Nalbandian was one of four panelists yesterday featured on a live, 90-minute Leading Ideas Series webcast.
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Quality of KU's graduate programs highlighted by U.S. NewsMarch 11, 2015 — LAWRENCE – The 2016 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Graduate Schools” rankings confirms that for breadth and quality of graduate programs, the University of Kansas is unmatched in...
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Ferguson Forum: Examining the DOJ ReportMarch 9, 2015
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Robinson presented Elliot Richardson LectureMarch 9, 2015
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Frederickson Honored with Gloria Hobson Nordin Social Equity AwardMarch 6, 2015 — A longtime University of Kansas professor recognized for his work on public administration and social equity will receive a national award this weekend.
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Research on investigatory police stops and race receives national awardMarch 3, 2015 — ...
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Getha-Taylor and O’Leary participated in invitation-only NSF workshopMarch 2, 2015 — Professors Heather Getha-Taylor and Rosemary O’Leary partici
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Federal security, defense agencies increasingly in cross hairs of political fights, KU experts sayFebruary 24, 2015 — LAWRENCE — Congress could potentially shut down the U.S. Department of Homeland Security if it doesn't resolve a budget fight over President Obama's immigration policies. University of...
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Mueller Receives Citation for Leadership and Achievement in Student Success AwardFebruary 16, 2015 — Dan Muel
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Portillo Is First Speaker in Last Lecture SeriesFebruary 6, 2015 — Dr.
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Fowles on 2015′s cities with the best and worst ROI on police spendingJanuary 29, 2015 — Professor Jacob Fowles wa
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Dorothy Daley Receives New Award from the Robert Wood Johnson FoundationJanuary 23, 2015 — Dr.
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Media advisory: Expert discusses how low gasoline prices can influence fuel efficiency policiesJanuary 14, 2015 — LAWRENCE — The Environmental Protection Agency earlier this year touted its...
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Dinsmore and Garcia-Reyes receive Undergraduate Research Awards for spring 2015January 14, 2015 — LAWRENCE — This spring, 51 University of Kansas students will receive Undergraduate Research Awards. UGRA recipients are awarded $1,000 to fund their faculty-mentored research and...
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Study: How cities elect council members affects sustainability initiativesDecember 4, 2014 — LAWRENCE — Although the influence of local interest groups...
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Krause on administration of local sustainability effortsNovember 13, 2014 — Professor Rachel Krau
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Media advisory: Experts can discuss resignation of Secret Service directorOctober 1, 2014 — LAWRENCE — As the Secret Service has come under fire for a recent White House security breach and revelation that an armed felon rode in an elevator with President Barack Obama, two University of...
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KU names director of Public Management CenterSeptember 22, 2014 — LAWRENCE – The University of Kansas has named an alumna who is known regionally for her impressive public administration track record as the new director of its Public Management Center (PMC) and...
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Reception to welcome new faculty to the College of Liberal Arts & SciencesSeptember 15, 2014 — LAWRENCE – The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at the University of Kansas has hired 32 new faculty members for the 2014-2015 academic year. All faculty and staff are invited to welcome the...
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The Commons announces Red Hot Research participantsAugust 29, 2014 — LAWRENCE — The third year of Red Hot Research presentations will kick off Friday, Sept. 5, at The Commons. In past years, researchers from 40 departments have shared 71 presentations about their...
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School professor awarded NSF grant for climate governance studyAugust 28, 2014 — LAWRENCE – A University of Kansas associate professor of public affairs and administration is a recipient of a National Science Foundation grant that will fund a three-year study on state and...
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Robert J. Buchanan establishes and endows the Chester A. Newland doctoral fellowshipAugust 6, 2014 — Written by H. George Frederickson, Distinguished Professor Emeritus
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Media advisory: Dr. Holly Goerdel available to discuss response to Toledo tap water banAugust 5, 2014 — LAWRENCE — Residents of Toledo, Ohio's fourth-largest city, spent the weekend under a water advisory due to toxins in the city's water supply. ...
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Public Management Center welcomes new student office assistantJuly 28, 2014 — The Public Management Center is happy to announce that it has hired a part-time staff member, Kelly Baerveldt, as the new student office assistant.
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School welcomes new student office assistantJuly 17, 2014 — Johanna Ramirez joined the School in June as the new student office assistant and has been a key support member for faculty and staff.
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KU names director of School of Public Affairs and AdministrationJune 12, 2014 — LAWRENCE – The University of Kansas has named an alumnus who is a nationally recognized public administrator as the new director of its School of Public Affairs and Administration. ...
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SPAA celebrates accomplishments of 51 graduatesJune 5, 2014 — LAWRENCE -- On April 18, 2014 the School of Public Affairs and Administration celebrated our 2014 graduates with our usual graduation banquet.
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KU to recognize retirees at luncheonMay 8, 2014 — LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas will honor retiring faculty and unclassified staff members with a lunch at noon May 22 in the Kansas Union Ballroom. Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little will...
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Study examines disadvantages for rural districts at recruiting high-quality teachersMay 7, 2014 — LAWRENCE — Rural school districts are at a distinct disadvantage in being able to attract high-quality teachers out of college compared with suburban and urban districts, according to recent study...
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KU professor to receive prestigious public affairs research awardMarch 14, 2014 — LAWRENCE — A University of Kansas School of Public Affairs and Administration professor will receive one of the most prestigious awards from the American Society for Public Administration for her...
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KU graduate programs post big gains in U.S. News rankingsMarch 12, 2014 — LAWRENCE – University of Kansas graduate programs posted big gains in the 2015 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Graduate Schools.” ...
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Race factor in investigatory police stops erodes trust in law enforcement, study findsFebruary 26, 2014 — LAWRENCE — “Driving While Black” is not a crime, but a University of Kansas research team has found that race plays a major role in determining whom officers pull over for investigatory vehicle...
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History of KU and NFBPA RelationshipFebruary 10, 2014 — This brief history was prepared by John Nalbandian with the assistance of Rod Bremby, Vernell Sturns, and Bob Terrell.
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Announcing the Frederickson Fellowship for Doctoral StudentsJanuary 14, 2014 — The School of Public Affa
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Carol Nalbandian Leaves Strong LegacyJanuary 8, 2014
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School of Public Affairs and Administration and Public Management Center to partner with Brown v. Board of Education National Historic SiteDecember 19, 2013 — LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas School of Public Affairs and Administration today announced its intent to offer academic and professional development programs at the Brown v. Board...
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Rural Baldwin City man makes the most of second chanceDecember 19, 2013
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School of Public Affairs & Administration seeks New DirectorDecember 13, 2013 — The School of Public Affairs and Administration, a division of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, invites applications for the Director position, which is expected to begin as early as Augus
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Krause's Article on Climate Change Gains Media AttentionNovember 28, 2013 — Professor Rachel Krause's article "Residents Weigh Global Benefits and Local Risks in Views of Climate Change Measures" recently got accepted by the journal "Risk Analysis"" and has been getting some
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John Nalbandian: Dallas needs an adaptive city manager, not a heroic oneNovember 17, 2013 — John Nalbandian wrote an
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Goodyear Presented at Engaging Women in Public Administration Pre-ConferenceNovember 15, 2013 — "Engaging Women in Public Administration" was the preconference program at the 2013 Public Administration Conference at the University
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O’Leary visited with Texas KUCIMATSNovember 14, 2013 — Rosemary O’Leary, Edwin O.
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Channel 6 Interviewed Ray Hummert and Current MPA studentsOctober 28, 2013 — Channel 6, a local Lawrence TV station, did a segment on the MPA program called "KU’s City Management and Urban Policy program ranked number 1 in the country." Read the
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New KUCIMAT Board Members ElectedOctober 15, 2013 — PRESIDENT: Charlene Stevens (KU MPA Class of 1996) is the City Administrator in Willmar, Minnesota, having formerly served in Sedgwick County, Kansas, Lower Gwynedd, Pennsylvania a
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KU hosts conference on Kansas fiscal policyOctober 1, 2013 — LAWRENCE — When Kansas lawmakers restructured the state’s tax code in 2012, the changes were dramatic enough that many observers began referring to it as a fiscal experiment. That fiscal...
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SPAA faculty research: Collaboration helps communities plan for disasterSeptember 24, 2013 — LAWRENCE — When it comes to large-scale disasters, such as Hurricane Katrina or the Sept. 11 attacks, communities may be their own best allies for overcoming such crises, through their networks of...
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Reception will welcome new faculty to the College of Liberal Arts and SciencesSeptember 6, 2013 — LAWRENCE – The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Kansas has hired 29 new faculty members for the 2013-2014 academic year. All faculty and staff are invited to welcome the...
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Keeping Up with the Class of 2015August 29, 2013 — The Class of 2015 has created a blog so that you can read about their latest adventures.
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Provost announces 2013-2014 Staff FellowsAugust 20, 2013 — LAWRENCE — Provost Jeff Vitter has announced the 2013-2014 class of Staff Fellows. The program is jointly sponsored by the Office of the Provost and Human Resources. Applications were submitted...
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Meet our Spring, 2013 Doctoral GraduatesJuly 15, 2013 — In Spring, 2013, five students in the School of Public Affairs and administration graduated with their doctorates in Public Administration, and all five have successfully landed positions in which
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Rachel Krause joins SPAA FacultyJuly 1, 2013 — Assistant Professor Rachel Krause joins the faculty of the School of Public Affairs and Administration this fall. Dr. Krause earned her B.A.
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Bradley Lane joins SPAA FacultyJuly 1, 2013
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Shannon Portillo joins SPAA FacultyApril 11, 2013
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KU maintains in-state dominance in latest U.S. News rankingsMarch 12, 2013 — LAWRENCE – The University of Kansas continues to offer more ranked graduate programs than all other Kansas public universities combined, according to the 2014 edition of U.S. News and World...
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Professor leads review on operations, future of U.S. Government Printing OfficeFebruary 27, 2013 — LAWRENCE — From Census statistics to federal investigations, the U.S. government is responsible for making thousands of its documents available to the public every year....
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Local government management topic of presentation on Edwards campusSeptember 25, 2012 — ...
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College of Liberal Arts and Sciences welcomes new faculty membersSeptember 12, 2012 — ...
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New class of Staff Fellows named for 2012-13August 31, 2012 — ...
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Recent MPA graduate selected as 2012 Presidential Management FellowJune 6, 2012 — ...
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Panel discussion on higher education to honor alumnus' civic contributionsApril 20, 2012 — ...
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KU's health, education programs rise in rankingsMarch 13, 2012 — ...
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KU chapter of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society announces initiatesJanuary 31, 2012 — ...
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Partnership will help KU become research center on future of city managementAugust 22, 2011 — ...
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University of Kansas creates School of Public Affairs and AdministrationJuly 1, 2011 — ...
