School of Planning, Public Policy and Management News

Call for Nominations: Service to Oregon Award

Nominations for the PPPM award are due December 20, 2019.

PPPM Alum Wins Seattle City Council Seat

Dan Strauss says he will apply what he learned at PPPM about public policy, planning, and economics to shape Seattle.

College of Design Announces Inaugural Oregon | Places Prize Winner

In partnership with Places Journal, the college chose Assistant Professor Sara Jensen Carr and her proposal ‘Water is Wealth’ for the award.

Students and the Sustainable City Year Program Tackle Transit

The yearlong partnership with Lane Transit District will address local transportation needs.

PPPM Launches New PhD in Planning and Public Affairs

The program will focus on Sustainable Transportation and Cities; Access and Equity; and Nonprofit, Philanthropic and Social Enterprise.

New and Visiting Faculty at the College of Design

The College of Design is excited to welcome new and visiting faculty for the 2019–20 academic year. 

PPPM's Marc Schlossberg Talks E-Scooters and City Infrastructure

The professor speaks with KEZI about preparing the streets of Eugene for e-scooters.

Oregon Wine Industry is Still Crushing It

The 2018 Oregon Vineyard Report, produced by a partnership between the Oregon Wine Board and the Institute for Policy Research and Engagement, shows that the industry is growing at a record pace.

Books by Design

The College of Design faculty book series continues this November.

Reflecting on a Rural Revolution

As the Resource Assistance for Rural Environments program celebrates 25 years of service, the RARE community looks back at how the program shaped its alumni and the State of Oregon.

Lewis and Clark to Co-Direct Institute for Policy Research and Engagement

Founding director and PPPM Instructor Robert Parker to retire in July 2020.

On Power and Place: A Call for Proposals

The College of Design seeks proposals for the inaugural Oregon | Places Prize to support public scholarship.

PPPM's Anne Brown On Garages as the Next Rental Unit

The associate professor provides expert commentary to The Toronto Star on Californa's new ADU law.

USDA Grants PPPM $100K

The Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (RARE) program will use the funds to help rural communities increase renewable energy generation.

The Legacy of Design Ducks

For its 100th year in print, Oregon Quarterly has released a list of "100 Ducks Who Made a Difference," including 10 from the College of Design.