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Zachary Mohr Returns to SPAA as Associate Professor
Professor's "Retirement Project" Investigates KU Athletics Ticket Scandal in New Book (Opens in new window)
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SPAA welcomes Professor Hye-Sung Han to Faculty
Study finds proximity to employment not as important as previously thought in federal housing programs
LAWRENCE — For decades, the federal government has used housing vouchers as part of a strategy to help low-income Americans obtain affordable housing as a way out of poverty. Part of that strategy was to help individuals and families settle closer to employment opportunities, but new research shows that proximity...
Learn More About SPAA's Three Professors of the Practice
At the School of Public Affairs and Administration, we take pride in fostering a dynamic learning environment where theory meets practice. Our Professors of the Practice embody this, bringing a wealth of real-world experience and leadership to our academic community. Let's dive into the remarkable journeys of three outstanding individuals:...
SPAA Urban Planning Student Raquel Ordoñez Recognized as Winner of Donald Schön Award
Urban Planning student Raquel Ordoñez has been recognized as the recipient of the Donald Schön Award for Excellence in Learning from Practice. Raquel was nominated for the award by Associate Professor of Urban Planning Dr. Ward Lyles based on her digital story, “Sweeping up the Pieces: The Story of the...