SPA has a strong commitment to applied social engagement and making differences in the community. Repost ≠ endorsement.
Our vision is to become a premier community-centered hub for public affairs education and research.
03/11/2026
📢 Are you interested in a career in non-profits?
Hear from one of our alumni, James Jacobs, as he shares why the MPA program at the University of South Florida was a truly transformative experience, from lifelong mentors and lasting friendships to the career advancing skills he gained. 🤘
USF College of Arts and Sciences
03/04/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Ratna Dougherty on being selected for the "Enabling Program" a National Science Foundation (NSF)-supported initiative aimed at developing early career scholars to excel in their individual disciplines, as well as in the broader hazards and disasters research community.
This round will be from 2025-2027 and is led by Dr. Abdul-Akeem Sadiq at the University of Central Florida, Dr. Henry Burton at UCLA, Dr. Michelle Meyer at Texas A&M University, and Dr. Jill Trepanier at LSU.
University of South Florida, USF College of Arts and Sciences
02/13/2026
We are proud to share that Dr. Tamara Dimitrijevska-Markoski has been recognized by the International Journal of Public Administration with a certificate for Best Reviewer.
This is an honor that exemplifies Dr. Markoski's commitment to rigorous, constructive peer review and her dedication to strengthening research in the field of public administration. Congratulations to Dr. Markoski on this well-deserved recognition! 👏🏻
University of South Florida, USF College of Arts and Sciences
02/11/2026
📢 Are you interested in a career in local government?
Hear from one of our students, Kevin Weiss, as he shares how the program prepared him for growth and leadership in local government, as well as the professional and personal development he gained through the MPA program at the University of South Florida. 🤘
USF College of Arts and Sciences
01/21/2026
📢 Are you interested in a career in non-profits?
Hear from one of our alumni, Mari Nicole Esquinaldo, as she reflects on how the program at the University of South Florida prepared her for leadership through collaborative learning, supportive faculty, and a professional network that continues to shape her impact on our community today. 🤘
USF College of Arts and Sciences
01/07/2026
📢 Are you interested in a career in non-profits?
Hear from one of our alumni, Mari Nicole Esquinaldo, as she reflects on how the program at the University of South Florida prepared her for leadership through collaborative learning, supportive faculty, and a professional network that continues to shape her impact on our community today. 🤘
USF College of Arts and Sciences
12/31/2025
📢 Are you interested in a career in local government?
Hear from one of our alumni, Brandon Henry, as he shares how his MPA from the University of South Florida laid the foundation for his community impact and professional success in local government. 🤘
USF College of Arts and Sciences
12/17/2025
📢Are you interested in a career in local government?
Hear from one of our alumni, Brandon Henry, as he shares how his MPA from the University of South Florida laid the foundation for his community impact and professional success in local government. 🤘
USF College of Arts and Sciences
12/03/2025
📢Are you interested in a career in non-profits?
Hear from one of our alumni, Christina Wisz Stevens, as she reflects on her experience in the program while at the University of South Florida, the skills she developed, and how those lessons continue to guide her work and leadership today! 🤘
USF College of Arts and Sciences
11/19/2025
📢Are you interested in a career in non-profits?
Hear from one of our alumni as she reflects on her experience in the program while at USF, the skills she developed, and how those lessons continue to guide her work and leadership today! 🤘
USF College of Arts and Sciences
A group of diverse, interdisciplinary scholars and former practitioners, the School of Public Affairs has a strong commitment to applied social engagement and making differences in the community. The vision of SPA is to become a premier community-centered hub for public affairs education and research.
Our School provides quality education, research, and public service to prepare leaders in public administration and urban and regional planning. It engages in public policy, scholarship, and outreach activities in an urban region to meet community, national, and global needs.
SPA, part of USF's College of Arts and Sciences, offers graduate degree programs in public administration and urban and regional planning; graduate certificates in public management, nonprofit management, data science, community development, and coastal resiliency planning; and undergraduate minors in public service and leadership and urban studies.
