• William K. Reilly and Kristina Bell, SPA/MPA ’14

    Learning from
    Policy Leaders

    Kristina Bell, SPA/MPA'14,
    is one of the first winners
    of the Reilly Scholarship, named
    for the former administrator of the EPA.

  • Policy Solutions Challenge USA 2013

    Policy Analysis as a Competitive Sport?

    MPP students use their skills to tackle issues in a new national tournament.

  • US Capitol Building

    Washington’s First School of Public Affairs

    In 1934, FDR called on AU for trained leaders.
    The School of Public Affairs was founded
    to meet this need.

    Today, SPA is still the place to become a leader.

  • Stephen Bronskill, BA/SPA 2013

    Natural Leader

    Stephen Bronskill, SPA/BA ’13, will receive the university's highest honor for an undergraduate, the President's Award, at this year's commencement.

  • Deon Jones, SPA/BA 2014

    "Unimaginable Success"

    Deon Jones, SPA/BA ’14, becomes
    one of 62 Truman Scholars nationwide
    who will pursue graduate studies leading
    to a career in public service.

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Welcome from the Dean

Dean Barbara Romzek

Dean Barbara Romzek explains SPA's distinct advantages in educating and preparing leaders for careers in public affairs.

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Three-Year Bachelor's

Three-Year BA

In SPA's Politics, Policy, and Law Scholars Program, undergraduates use Washington as a laboratory for experience and learning to earn their bachelor's degree in three years.

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We'll create a personalized portal where you can get the latest information on your program(s) of interest, campus events, information sessions, and achievements.

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SPA faculty prepares
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SPA Faculty and Staff

SPA proudly announces its search for an associate dean for academic affairs and full-time faculty member. The school also seeks to fill two senior faculty positions.

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