Long-time UAAer, relentless social justice fighter, and all-around phenomenal colleague, Janet Smith, died yesterday after a battle with cancer. Janet served as Professor in the Department of Urban Planning and Policy, and Co-Director of the Nathalie P. Voorhees Center for Neighborhood and Community Improvement at the University of Illinois Chicago. Within UAA, Janet was an...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

In November 2021, UAA members were given the opportunity to fill three open seats on the Governing Board.  Voting members selected the following individuals to serve on the Board. Cathy Yang Liu Georgia State University (United States) Cathy Yang Liu is a Professor and Chair of Department of Public Management and Policy at the Andrew Young...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

This year, Dr. Sally Nuamah (Northwestern University) was selected as the recipient of the 2021 Marilyn J. Gittell Activist Scholar Award. This award was established to highlight field-based urban scholarship and promote the dissemination of work by activist urban scholars. The award is co-sponsored by SAGE Publishing and UAA. The inspiration for this award is...Read More

This year, Dr. Jennifer Clark (The Ohio State University) was selected as the recipient of the 2021 Best Book in the Field of Urban Affairs for Uneven Innovation: The Work of Smart Cities. Seventy-seven books were nominated for the Best Book in Urban Affairs Award this year. The authors of these books represented several different...Read More

After a year-long international search, the Urban Affairs Association (UAA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Bernadette Hanlon, of the City and Regional Planning Program at The Ohio State University, as the new Editor of the Journal of Urban Affairs. Dr. Hanlon will become the sixth editor in the journal’s 42-year history. Her...Read More

In November 2020, UAA members were given the opportunity to fill three open seats on the Governing Board.  Voting members selected the following individuals to serve on the Board.   Elsie Harper-Anderson (re-elected) Virginia Commonwealth University Elsie Harper-Anderson is an Associate Professor of Urban and Regional Planning and Director of the Ph.D. Program in Public...Read More

Want a new way to market your academic program and recognize student achievement? Start an Urban Studies Honor Society chapter at your institution! About Upsilon Sigma – The Urban Studies Honor Society The Urban Affairs Association has established the first international honor society, Upsilon Sigma – The Urban Studies Honor Society, to recognize the academic achievements...Read More