Dr. AJ Kim (San Diego State University) has been selected to receive the 2026 Marilyn J. Gittell Activist Scholar Award. The award is co-sponsored by SAGE and the Urban Affairs Association (UAA). This annual award was established to highlight field-based urban scholarship and promote the dissemination of work by activist urban scholars. The inspiration for...Read More
Dr. Nima Dahir (The Ohio State University) has been selected to receive the 2026 Alma H. Young Emerging Scholar Award. This annual 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. It was renamed in 2004 in honor of Alma H....Read More
Dr. Deland Chan (Chinatown Community Development Center) has been selected to receive the 2026 Janet Smith Emerging Activist Scholar Research Award. This award is sponsored by the Voorhees Family and Individual Donors. This annual award recognizes an emerging activist scholar whose research record shows a direct relationship between activism, scholarship, and engagement with community(ies). This...Read More
Community News submitted by: Corey Clawson, Global Urban Studies (GUS) PhD Program in Urban Systems at Rutgers University-Newark The Global Urban Studies (GUS) PhD Program in Urban Systems announces the opening of an accelerated admissions cycle, currently underway for Fall 2026 enrollment. The program builds policy-oriented, interdisciplinary and global knowledge about cities through innovative curriculum and...Read More
Community News submitted by: Deirdre Oakley, Georgia State University Urban policy is not only written or legislated—it is performed. From public housing and greenspace initiatives to immigration policy and gentrification, policies rely on carefully constructed narratives and public performances that shape how people understand cities, who belongs in them, and who benefits from change. The Performative...Read More
Are you a recent PhD graduate? Thinking about career strategies? Seeking employment? Here’s a unique opportunity to get advice from senior colleagues. Apply Now! Group Speed Mentoring @ 2026 ICUA Application Deadline Extended to: January 27, 2026 Sponsored by: The Urban Affairs Association Date/Time: Thursday, April 30, 2026 (12:30PM – 1:30PM) Lunch Provided Location: Marriott...Read More
Community News submitted by: Hyojung Lee, Seoul National University Housing Studies invites submissions by February 1, 2026, for a workshop and special issue on the relationships between demographic dynamics and housing. The Special Issue will be edited by Arthur Acolin, Desen Lin, Kwan Ok Lee, and Susan Wachter and the workshop will be held on...Read More
Community News submitted by: Jose Melendez, University of Oregon PhD in Planning and Public Affairs Program Learn More at Our Open House on December 8, 2025 The PhD in Planning and Public Affairs Program at the University of Oregon’s School of Planning, Public Policy, and Management (PPPM) will hold a virtual open house on Monday,...Read More
Community News submitted by: Paul Jargowsky, Rutgers University – Camden RC21 Conference on Urban and Regional Development? Inequalities and the City Old Issues, New Challenges. 20-22 July 2026 Vienna, Austria Call for Abstracts Submit an abstract for Session #86: Intersectional Segregation Session chair(s): Hilary Silver (George Washington University, Paul Jargowsky (Rutgers University – Camden In...Read More
Community News submitted by: Carol Camp Yeakey, Washington University in St. Louis Carol Camp Yeakey, The Marshall S. Snow Professor in Arts & Sciences, and Professor of Public Health, School of Public Health, at Washington University in St. Louis, MO, recently co-authored the book Urban Redevelopment and Neighborhood Gentrification in Global Contexts: But Where are...Read More
Early-Career Workshop for Advanced Graduate Students @ 2026 ICUA Sponsored by: The Urban Affairs Association Date/Time: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 (9:00AM – 4:30PM) Location: Marriott Marquis Hotel | Chicago, Illinois Application Deadline: November 14, 2025 EVENT DESCRIPTION This full-day conference workshop targets early-career professionals and focuses on developing and completing the dissertation, approaching the job...Read More
Shifting Landscapes: Strategies and Ideas for Navigating Your Early Career Plans Webinar Date: Friday, November 7, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time Where: Zoom (link will be provided to registrants no later than 2 days prior to the webinar) Target Audience: Early Career (EC) Professionals (dissertation-stage students, postdocs and recent graduates) Cost:...Read More
Navigating Uncertainty: Conversations on Challenges in Academia and Work-Life Balance Target Audience: Mid-to-Advanced Career (MAC) Professionals (PhD grad +4 years of experience) Webinar Date: Friday, November 14, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Eastern Time Where: Zoom (link will be provided to registrants no later than 2 days prior to the webinar) Cost: Free...Read More
Community news submitted by: Keenan Collett, The London School of Economics and Political Science For September 2026 entry, the Bloomberg Philanthropies PhD Studentships in Cities will be available for a number of programmes across the Departments of Government, Geography, Management and Sociology at the London School of Economics & Political Science. Students of all nationalities...Read More
We are excited to announce our 2025-2026 professional development opportunities. Activities will occur online in the Fall and Summer, and in-person at the Spring conference ICUA 2026 in Chicago. A summary of the schedule is provided below. Learn more about eligibility, application and registration dates on the Professional Development page. 1. Early Career Opportunities Designed...Read More
