Critical Urban Policy, Call for Papers at 6th International Conference on Public Policy meeting in Toronto, June 27-29, 2023 https://www.ippapublicpolicy.org/conference/icpp6-toronto-2023/17 T08P05 / Critical Urban Policy Topic : T08 / POLICY DISCOURSE AND CRITICAL POLICY RESEARCH Chair : Ronald Vogel (Toronto Metropolitan University) Second Chair : Meghan Joy (Concordia University ) There is a serious gap...Read More
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS OR NOMINATIONS Authors of published research works on fundraising and philanthropy are invited to submit a book or monograph of 50 or more pages for the 2023 AFP/Skystone Partners Prize for Research on Fundraising and Philanthropy. Other individuals or organizations may submit nominations of appropriate publications. To be considered for the Prize,...Read More
Dan Immergluck’s (Georgia State University) new book, Red Hot City: Housing, Race, and Exclusion in Twenty-First Century Atlanta, will be released on October 4, 2022. 30% pre-order discount at www.danimmergluck.com. Atlanta, the capital of the American South, is at the red-hot core of expansion, inequality, and political relevance. In recent decades, central Atlanta has experienced heavily...Read More
Michael Leo Owens (Emory University, Department of Political Science) and Anna Gunderson (Louisiana State University, Department of Political Science) coauthored the recently published study “Noncongruent Policymaking by Cities for Citizens with Criminal Records: Representation, Organizing, and ‘Ban the Box.'” The study, published by Political Research Quarterly, explains large cities’ adoptions of municipal policies between 2004...Read More
Special Topic/Issue: Cannabis Legalization in the United States: Public Policy, Social Welfare, and Public Health Implications During the last decade, there have been increased efforts to legalize cannabis across the United States. The trend toward legalization and decriminalization began with laws that permitted the sale and use of medical marijuana. These reforms were followed by...Read More
The Urban and Community Studies (UCS) program at the University of Connecticut (UConn) invites applications for an annually renewable, 9?month, non?tenure?track Assistant Professor in?Residence (APiR) faculty position on its Waterbury campus with a start date of either August 23, 2022, or January 01, 2023. For more information about the Urban and Community Studies program at...Read More
UAA is planning an in-person event in April. We understand that at this stage in the pandemic, potential participants may be concerned about safety, and/or restricted in their travel. For now, our operating assumption is that circumstances will improve by March in time for a conference that would employ safety COVID protocols. If our assumption...Read More
We are deeply saddened to learn today that Fritz died of cancer on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle. He is survived by his wife, a son, a daughter, four grandchildren, and a large cadre of colleagues, former students, and life-time friends. Fritz will be remembered as an educator and mentor,...Read More
UAA Webinars UAA members get FREE access to webinars and related resources. If not a member, join/renew today! Webinar Topics Research Pivoting Journal Publishing – Advice from Urban Affairs Journal Editors Journal Publishing – Insights from Authors and Reviewers Book Publishing – What Do Publishers Look For? Book Publishing – Advice from Successful Book Authors...Read More
Thomas Vicino, Chair Northeastern University Dr. Thomas J. Vicino is Professor of Political Science, Public Policy and Urban Affairs and Associate Dean of the College of Social Sciences and Humanities at Northeastern University. In his various roles as an administrator in higher education, researcher and teacher, and strategic planner, Dr. Vicino brings a passion for...Read More
For more than 50 years, the Urban Affairs Association (UAA) has relied on the commitment, intellect, and energy of its service leaders. Without these contributions, UAA would not have developed into the strong and dynamic organization it is today, and the field of urban studies would lack its current breadth and richness. In 2013, the...Read More
This year, Dr. William Rohe (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) was selected as the recipient of the 2021 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: “We are pleased to recognize Dr. William Rohe for...Read More
This year, Dr. Philip Garboden (University of Hawai`i at M?noa) and Dr. Christine Jang-Trettien (Princeton University) were selected as the recipients of the 2021 Best Article in the Journal of Urban Affairs Award for their article, “‘There’s money to be made in community’: Real estate developers, community organizing, and profit-making in a shrinking city.” The...Read More
This year, Namesh Killemsetty (University of Massachusetts Boston) was selected as the recipient of the 2021 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 Emerging...Read More
