Across the Pacific Northwest, PPPM alumni are shaping cities. Terri Harding (MCRP '97) has been appointed Planning Director for the City of Eugene. Meanwhile, Emily Brown (MCRP '16) is serving as City Councilor in Walla Walla, WA. We are proud to see our alumni leading the way.
#PPPM #Alumni #UO

Graduation is coming up, don’t miss a step.
Use the PPPM Commencement Checklist to stay on track, from applying for your degree to RSVPing and picking up regalia.

#PPPM #GraduationChecklist #Commencement

PPPM 630 students showcased their final Visual Design posters at Hayden Gallery on March 19! Great work all around!

#PPPM #UO #StudentWork #VisualDesign #PublicPolicy #Planning #Management

The changing nature of volunteerism, and how some local organizations are adjusting Just as office work has moved toward more flexible schedules and hybrid workplaces, volunteering has changed as well. Some Lane County, Oregon nonprofits are adapting to the new nature of volunteerism...

PPPM Professor Dyana Mason shared on KLCC how people are moving away from long-term commitments toward more flexible ways to get involved, and how nonprofits are adapting.

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#Nonprofit #Volunteerism #PPPM

PPPM was represented at the annual Holden Center Leadership Summit by Professor Julie Voelker-Morris, instructor Jesse Maldonado, Chiagoziem Adindu, and Chloé Webster.

They shared insights on leadership, public service, and preparing thoughtful, community-centered leaders.

#PPPM #UO #Leadership

Thank you @repvalhoyle.bsky.social for visiting our Intro to Public Policy class! We appreciate you sharing your insights on Congress and the issues that matter to young people. Our students loved the conversation! Go Ducks! 🦆

Another person killed on a bike shows how little progress Eugene has made on road safety For those of us who navigate Eugene by foot or bike, the situation that killed both Erick and Elizabeth is a common hazard many of us see regularly.

PPPM Professor Marc Schlossberg and local transportation advocates analyze recent cyclist and pedestrian fatalities in Eugene, examining how street design influences safety outcomes and the city's progress toward Vision Zero goals.

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Sustainable City Year Program: UO students tackle real-world challenges, this time in Oakridge For more than 15 years, a unique program at the University of Oregon has given cities around the state a valuable resource: hundreds of students and faculty members focused on solving real-world probl...

UO students are tackling real-world challenges in Oakridge through the Sustainable City Year Program. Co-founded by PPPM Professor Marc Schlossberg, 480+ students are working on housing, tourism, environment & more, turning learning into real-world impact.

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Faculty, students, and community members are invited to attend upcoming IPRE/PPPM seminars. Join us for a series of talks exploring issues in planning, public policy, economics, and landscape architecture.
🕛 12:00 PM on scheduled Fridays
📍 Hendricks Hall, Room 100
💻 Zoom option available via QR code

A specialist in the arts: An interview with Patricia Lambert YouTube video by Fulbright Austria

Congratulations to PPPM Professor Patricia Lambert on completing her Vienna project as the first-ever Fulbright Specialist in Music, Performing Arts & Visual Arts! A groundbreaking achievement showcasing UO faculty's global impact.

#UOPPPM

🔗: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DQ2...

Calling for 311 for all: Maryland workgroup recommends statewide expansion Fifteen years later, Maryland Sen. Cheryl Kagan said she still thinks of her friend Carl Henn, struck by lightning during a fierce storm that swept through Rockville and whose friends got busy signals...

Proud to highlight PPPM professor and Director Ben Clark’s discussion with The Baltimore Sun about the challenges of scaling a statewide non-emergency hotline in Maryland, including differences in local government resources and responsibilities.

#UOPPPM #PublicPolicy #LocalGovernment

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I have spent a lot of time in the last month speaking about how the University of Oregon can be a driver of economic growth in our city, region and state. Last month I spoke at the Eugene Chamber… | ... I have spent a lot of time in the last month speaking about how the University of Oregon can be a driver of economic growth in our city, region and state. Last month I spoke at the Eugene Chamber Eco...

UO President Scholz spotlights the Sustainable City Year Program and PPPM faculty member Kaarin Knudson, showcasing how the program links hands-on learning with community impact and career development across Oregon.

#PPPM #SustainableCities #CommunityImpact

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When Nonprofits Can’t Count on Washington | Scholars Strategy Network As we head into the holiday season, many nonprofits are entering their busiest time of year while uncertainty around government funding continues to loom. Professor Dyana Mason explains how President ...

PPPM spotlight: Professor Dyana P. Mason breaks down how federal funding freezes impact essential services, from local food programs to international aid, on the No Jargon podcast from @scholars.org

🎧: scholars.org/podcast/when...

IPRE’s report on why businesses are leaving Oregon, conducted with Business Oregon, is cited in the Governor’s Prosperity Roadmap. This is a clear example of applied research informing policy and strengthening Oregon’s economic future.

#PPPM #Impact #Oregon

🔗: www.oregon.gov/gov/Document...

But the Levee Was Dry What Disaster Zones Reveal About Governance Under Pressure

PPPM is proud to highlight Andrew Russo, PhD, Visiting Assistant Professor, for his recent publication on Oregon labor fires. His work examines community impacts, trust in institutions, and the role of transparency and accountability in times of crisis.

Leading Global Change Through Research Seven UO doctoral students were selected as this year's Oregon Sylff Fellows. Learn more about their inspiring research.

Congrats to PPPM PhD student Shahinur Bashar, a 2025 Oregon Sylff Fellow! Her research explores barriers to women’s economic participation in Bangladesh. The fellowship will support her research toward more inclusive and equitable policies.

🔗: graduatestudies.uoregon.edu/leading-glob...

Thanks so much for your interest! These were class projects, so they aren’t available online. We’re always excited to share students’ ideas when we can, and we’ll be sure to highlight any public work in the future!

Undergraduate students in Urban Transportation, guided by Professor Robert Binder, presented final projects on 12/3 showcasing creative ways to make Tualatin streets safer, more connected, and more vibrant. These projects highlight how thoughtful planning can enhance mobility and community spaces.

UO students gain hands-on experience while helping Oregonians School of Planning, Public Policy and Management offers ways to learn by improving communities

UO PPPM students gain practical experience tackling real planning and policy projects that improve Oregon communities. Their efforts develop valuable skills and generate meaningful, lasting impact across the state.

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Explore the three PPPM master’s programs at the University of Oregon! 🌲✨

The MPA, MNM & MCRP programs can launch your impact-driven career in public service, nonprofits, or planning.

Priority deadline: Feb 1.

Learn more + apply: pppm.uoregon.edu/graduate

"Twenty-Five Years of Smart Growth: Perspectives from Urban and Rural Maryland" is now published in State and Local Government Review! The article is co-authored with UO PPPM faculty member Rebecca Lewis, Gerrit Knaap, and UMD PhD student Eric Burnstein.

🔗 journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1...

New Publication Spotlight!

Housing Policy Debate features “Walls of Perception: Contrasting Views on Housing Barriers Across Sectors in Oregon,” a new article by PPPM faculty member Rebecca Lewis, along with co-authors Bob Parker and Mary Follo.

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Event Highlight!

UO Institute for Policy Research & Engagement faculty and partners shared work on historic preservation and downtown revitalization at the 2024 Oregon Main Street Conference.

Thank you to the students and community partners who made this possible!

🔗 Learn more: lnkd.in/gbbZVSPd

New research from Professor Anne Brown and collaborators!

🛴 Dedicated Parking for Micromobility: A Practical Guide for Implementation: A resource for cities looking to expand and improve micromobility parking.

🔗 lnkd.in/g4khsiX3

#Micromobility #SmartCities #PublicPolicy

New research from Professor Anne Brown and collaborators!

🚗 Operational Report for SDOT's AVIPC: A dive into how the Seattle Department of Transportation is engaging communities to prepare for the integration of autonomous vehicles in city infrastructure.

🔗 lnkd.in/gP9ZuEh5

#UrbanMobility #UOPPPM

Research Spotlight!

We're proud to share a new book chapter by Dr. Nicole S. Ngo co-authored by M. Humberto, GOB Moundounga, and SVJ Asseko: "Effects of Fare-Free Public Transport Policies on Extended Mobility and Urban Access in Libreville, Gabon." Congratulations to Dr. Ngo and her collaborators!

We’re proud to see Associate Professor Rebecca Lewis featured in UO’s Faculty Focus newsletter! As director of the Institute for Policy Research and Engagement, she links classroom learning to real-world housing challenges and empowers students to create meaningful community change. #UO #PPPM

This summer, UO MPA alum Cimmeron Gillespie biked 2,200 miles from the U.S.-Canada border to the U.S.-Mexico border in just 40 days, traveling along highways 101 and 1. Along the way, he visited Olympic and Redwood national parks, completing a remarkable endurance journey on two wheels.

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