UCF School of Public Administration

10/22/2026

💛🖤 Celebrating 50 Years of Public Service—Together!

A heartfelt THANK YOU to all our sponsors for being part of the UCF School of Public Administration’s 50th Anniversary Celebration! 🎉

Your generosity, commitment, and belief in the power of public service mean so much to our SPA community. Every contribution, regardless of size, helps us honor our legacy and inspire the next generation of public service leaders.

Together, we are Honoring Our Past, Building Our Future! ✨

10/14/2026

📸✨ Throwback to Where It All Began!

In 1975, a vision for public service education took root at UCF. Fifty years later, that vision continues to inspire generations of leaders making a difference in our communities.

💛🖤 50 Years of SPA: Honoring Our Past, Building Our Future.

Were you part of our early days? Share your favorite SPA memory in the comments! 👇

🔗 Explore our history and join the celebration: https://ccie.ucf.edu/public-administration/50-years/

09/30/2026

👏 Join us in recognizing the UCF School of Public Administration faculty representing the University of Central Florida at this year's global Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) conference!

🗣️ We encourage you to connect with them during the conference and share your thoughts on how public service education can address regional and global challenges in a time of uncertainty.

Claire Connolly Knox, Ph.D. Stephanie Krick, PhD, CNP Staci Zavattaro Yinglin Ma Naim Kapucu Akeem Sadiq Evelyn Rodriguez-Plesa, Ph.D. UCF College of Community Innovation and Education

09/21/2026

📣 HAPPENING THIS WEEK! Time is running out to sign up for the 25th Annual Nonprofit Partners Conference at UCF Downtown.

🗓️ Friday, September 25, 2026
⏰ 8:00am to 3:00pm
👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eHDBswDd

Join us as we focus on using innovation to responsibly solve problems in the nonprofit sector. In a world where unpredictability is the only constant, nonprofit organizations are being called to lead responsibly with agility, purpose, and bold thinking.

We are counting down the days until the Nonprofit Partners Conference.

11 days to go!

👉 Register now and be part of the conversation.
🛎️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/25th-annual-nonprofit-partners-conference-tickets-1991188148353?aff=oddtdtcreator

Learn more about it here: https://ucftestcampaign.my.canva.site/25th-nonprofit-partners-conference?fbclid=IwY2xjawUU_fdwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6dUsJowKUKM07LGvndjPtk_K8TM7PIM45KCyBhXFsGPHCOH0OHc_qcN1dmVg_aem_fVBHPcvmlgUUZw_SmZH9_Q

09/18/2026

Florida’s resilience starts with strong partnerships.

The Building a Resilient Florida Summit brings together leaders from across the state to explore how communities can strengthen emergency preparedness, infrastructure, transportation, energy, data security, and disaster response.

From early warnings to resilient infrastructure, discover the strategies shaping a safer, more prepared Florida.

09/16/2026

🎓 Exploring what’s next? We’re here to help!

Our School of Public Administration team enjoyed connecting with students at the Graduate Fair, sharing our graduate programs and answering questions about opportunities at SPA.

Events like these give our faculty and staff the chance to connect with prospective students, learn about their goals, and help them discover the path that’s right for them.

Your next chapter could start at SPA! 💛🖤
UCF College of Community Innovation and Education UCF Downtown

09/14/2026

We are counting down the days until the Nonprofit Partners Conference.

11 days to go!

👉 Register now and be part of the conversation.
🛎️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/25th-annual-nonprofit-partners-conference-tickets-1991188148353?aff=oddtdtcreator

Learn more about it here: https://ucftestcampaign.my.canva.site/25th-nonprofit-partners-conference?fbclid=IwY2xjawUU_fdwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6dUsJowKUKM07LGvndjPtk_K8TM7PIM45KCyBhXFsGPHCOH0OHc_qcN1dmVg_aem_fVBHPcvmlgUUZw_SmZH9_Q

09/11/2026

✈️ 💼 Panama Study Abroad - Info Session!

We’re excited to connect with you and share more about this unique opportunity to learn, engage with the nonprofit community, and experience in Panama.

This session is a great opportunity to get the information you need and feel prepared as you move forward with your application.

📅 Wednesday, September 16
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍Panama Study Abroad - Info Session |
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/21339468922457?p=mMEssaPxCzxMFlscQY

We will walk through:
✨ General program information
📝 The application process and deadline
🗺️ Program itinerary and activities
🇵🇦 What to expect from your experience in Panama
❓ Time for questions and discussion

✈️💼 Study Abroad in Panama! APPLY NOW!

Ready to make a global impact? Don’t miss your chance to join the Spring 2027 Study Abroad Program in Panama (March 13–21, 2027), focused on Nonprofit Management and community engagement.

👉 Who should apply:
Students of all majors and academic levels, especially those passionate about volunteering, social change, and nonprofit leadership.
✈️ https://studyabroad.ucf.edu/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=11715

Gain hands-on experience with Panamanian nonprofits, explore global approaches to community development, volunteer, network and strengthen your leadership skills — all while immersing yourself in a different culture.

🧠 Apply Now! 🗺️ Don’t wait — spaces are limited!

For more information contact: Dr. [email protected] / [email protected]

UCF School of Public Administration UCF Downtown UCF College of Community Innovation and Education UCF Global

09/11/2026

What a great way to launch our Public Service Speaker Series! 🎤✨

A special thank you to Mayor Jerry L. Demings from Orange County, Florida 🍊 for joining us as our inaugural speaker and inspiring our students through his reflections, experiences, and commitment to a career in public service.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to connect our students with leaders who are making an impact in our community. 💛🖤
We hope to see you in the next Public Service Speaker session.

This event is part of our 50th Anniversary Celebration, honoring five decades of education, leadership, scholarship and service. 🎉🎈

Join us as we celebrate SPA’s history and look toward the future. Learn more about our journey and discover how you can be part of the celebration! Link on the bio. 👏🏼