With regret, I must share sad news after learning of Caroline’s death reported on Saturday, November 26. For those of us who knew her well and had the pleasure of working with her, reading her work, attending her well-organized conference sessions, and accepting her warm smile and always encouraging words, the sense of loss is...Read More
Do you know someone who would make a good UAA Governing Board member? The person(s) you are recommending does not need to hold a current UAA membership. However, they must be willing to become a UAA member if they are formally nominated by the Nominations Committee. The Nominations Committee will consider all suggestions in developing...Read More
CALL FOR PAPERS: The Journal of Race, Ethnicity & the City (JRE) is dedicated to advancing our collective knowledge about how race and ethnicity shape our cities and neighborhoods and inform our urban experiences on a global scale.Read More
Economic Development Quarterly (EDQ) is seeking research manuscript proposals on the role of workforce development in economic development. The selected manuscripts will be considered for publication in an EDQ special issue on Workforce Development. Workforce development is a key component to an effective regional economic development strategy and has become a major element in most...Read More
In September, the Kauffman Foundation is hosting two virtual events: Entrepreneurship Issue Forum and Early-Stage Researcher Professional Development Series.Read More
The 51st annual meeting of the Urban Affairs Association will take place in Nashville, Tennessee! More details will be shared soon. 2023 Urban Affairs Conference Nashville, Tennessee Renaissance Nashville Hotel April 26-29, 2023Read More
***In Honor of the Activism and Scholarship of Janet Smith*** Abstract submission deadline: August 15, 2022 We invite papers that can become part of a special issue proposal that reflects on the (always ongoing) project of building more caring cities, institutions, and lifeworlds. The proposed special issue of the Journal of Urban Affairs will be...Read More
We have lost a very special UAA leader. I regret to announce that William (Bill) Barnes, a long-time UAA stalwart, succumbed to cancer on April 25. Over his 30-year career at the National League of Cities (NLC), Bill’s project work focused on a broad range of timely topics including public finance, racism and inequity, regional...Read More
During the 50th Anniversary Meeting of the Urban Affairs Association, the UAA community acknowledged the award recipients from the two previous years (in which the conference was cancelled due to the pandemic). Awardees who were present received their award plaques. The full list of 2020 and 2021 recipients is provided below. Alma H. Young Emerging...Read More
This year, Dr. Ryan Allen (University of Minnesota) and Dr. Carissa Schively Slotterback (University of Pittsburgh) were selected as the recipients of the 2022 Best Article in the Journal of Urban Affairs Award for their article, “Building immigrant engagement practice in urban planning: The case of Somali refugees in the Twin Cities.” The award is...Read More
Dr. Scott Cummings was selected as the first recipient of the first Distinguished Editorial Service Award which was created to recognize editorial leadership. Board Assessment: “Dr. Scott Cummings was the Editor of the Journal of Urban Affairs from 1987 to 2005. The critical leadership of this editor has been acknowledged informally for decades. However, UAA...Read More
This year, Dr. David Varady (University of Cincinnati) was selected as the recipient of the Mary Helen Callahan Distinguished Service Award, which is given on a periodic basis to an individual who has provided an outstanding record of service to the Urban Affairs Association and/or the field of urban affairs. Award Committee Assessment: “David Varady...Read More
This year, Dr Ali Modarres (University of Washington Tacoma) was selected as the recipient of the 2022 Contribution to the Field of Urban Affairs Award which is given to individuals whose body of work has contributed to defining the field. Award Committee Assessment: “Ali Modarres has not only advanced research and teaching, but to an...Read More
This year, Rashad Williams (University of Minnesota Twin Cities) was selected as the recipient of the 2022 Alma H. Young Emerging Scholar Award. The award is given to a promising Ph.D. candidate or early career researcher whose work demonstrates a commitment to rigorous and impactful research and service. Award Committee Assessment: “The Alma H. Young...Read More
