School of Planning, Public Policy and Management News

Anne Brown on the Future of Traffic and Commuting

The PPPM assistant professor talks to the Erie Times-News about how technology will shape traffic management.

Agraj Dangal (’19) on Social Enterprise, Nonprofit Management, and Local Government

The NMN and MPA alum shares his journey from a Nepal NGO to helping finance communities in Denver.

Karen Gaffney, MPA, On Leading During A Pandemic

In a Q&A, the director of Health and Human Services for Lane County shares her journey from ASUO presidency to navigating the pandemic, wildfires, and more.

IPRE Wins 2021 Oregon Heritage Excellence Award

The heritage commission of the Oregon Parks and Recreation department recognized IPRE for its research, disaster resilience planning, and RARE program

Celebrating Earth Day at the College of Design and the UO

Around the O features environmental research and resilience efforts around the university, including numerous programs and initiatives in the College of Design.

Ben Clark Talks to The Hill about COVID-19 Vaccination Numbers

The PPPM associate professor shared that vaccination data is more robust than infection data.

Philosopher, Environmental Activist, Cultural Critic—Get to Know the New College of Design Dean

Oregon Quarterly features Dean Adrian Parr in 'Adrian Parr: An Explorer by Design,' a profile that follows her journey from the forests of Sydney to the forests of Eugene.

Dyana Mason Writes about the Effect of COVID-19 on Nonprofits for The Conversation

The PPPM Assistant Professor co-authored a piece about how the pandemic has affected budgets, fundraising, and operations for nonprofits nationwide.

PPPM Associate Professor's smoke sensors are part of network for World Athletics Championships

Benjamin Clark is overseeing the installation of 25 PurpleAir wildfire smoke sensors including locations throughout campus.

What’s Your Favorite Street?

The PPPM team behind the new book Rethinking Streets During COVID-19 shares their favorite thoroughfares around the world.

IPRE and Partners Release First COVID-19 Recovery Planning Tool, and It’s Free

The UO’s Institute for Policy Research and Engagement co-authored a blueprint to help U.S. communities recover from the pandemic

PPPM Launches the ‘Sustainable Communities and the Public Good’ Academic Residential Community

The ARC, opening fall 2021, will host up to 35 first-year students who share a passion for planning.

CityLab Features Anne Brown’s Study on Ride-Hailing

The PPPM assistant professor discusses Uber, Lyft, and transit deserts.

College of Design, College of Arts and Sciences, and Partners Launch Just Futures Institute

The Pacific Northwest Just Futures Institute for Racial and Climate Justice was made possible by a historic $4.52 million grant from Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Five College of Design Faculty Members Win COVID-19 Research Innovation Awards

The UO recognized the work of John Arroyo and Ben Clark of PPPM, Leslie Dietz of the Biology and the Built Environment Center, and Mark Fretz and Kevin Van Den Wymelenberg of SAE.