by Peter Bluestone | Apr 30, 2026 | Conference, News & Announcements
We are pleased to announce that the submission deadline for the 2026 ABFM Annual Conference has been extended to May 8th. We hope this additional time allows you to finalize and submit your best work. We welcome panel, paper, and poster proposals through the...
by Peter Bluestone | Feb 28, 2026 | Conference, Events, Requests for Proposals
September 24–27, 2026 At the George Washington University Student Center in Washington D.C. Hosted by: Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration George Washington University Deadline for Submissions: May 1, 2026 See here for...
by Peter Bluestone | Feb 12, 2026 | News & Announcements, Requests for Proposals
ABFM is now accepting proposals from an academic institution or a team of academic institutions interested in serving as the Secretariat. The Secretariat fulfills multiple roles, including secretary, archivist, and operations manager. The Secretariat is expected to...
by Peter Bluestone | Jan 27, 2026 | Call for Papers, Call for Papers, Conference
Advancing Professional Local Government in the Modern Era During the 2025 International City/County Management Association (ICMA) conference Dr. John Nalbandian, Professor Emeritus at the University of Kansas, reminded the audience that the concept of ethics is...
by Peter Bluestone | Jan 22, 2026 | Member News, News & Announcements
Dear the ABFM Community, Happy New Year! I hope you enjoyed a happy and fun-filled holiday season. As we begin the new year, I am transitioning from Chair-Elect to Chair of this great association. I look forward to your continued engagement, scholarship, and...
