Achievements ·
SPA Welcomes New Faculty in 2024-25
The School of Public Affairs (SPA) at American University is pleased to welcome 11 new faculty members.
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Achievements ·
Fantastic Voyage: Three Eagles land Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship
An AU student has won the award every year since its inception
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Government & Politics ·
AU SPA’s Women & Politics Institute Is Permanent Home to Gender on the Ballot
Support from Barbara Lee Family Foundation Ensures Important Dialogue on Gender in Politics Will Continue
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On Campus ·
What We’re Reading This Summer
From history to fantasy, mystery to nonfiction, and more, AU faculty, staff, students, and neighbors share the good reads capturing their attention.
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Social Policy ·
Skin in the Game
SPA professor and alumna examine how skin tone impacts perceptions of physical attraction.
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Announcement ·
American University’s Kogod School of Business, School of Public Affairs Appoint Eminent Scholar Chair in Sustainability
The dual appointment between American’s Kogod School of Business and School of Public Affairs marks the first joint endowed chair in the university’s history.
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Announcement ·
American University’s Kogod School of Business, School of Public Affairs Appoint Eminent Scholar Chair in Sustainability
The dual appointment between American’s Kogod School of Business and School of Public Affairs marks the first joint endowed chair in the university’s history.
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Criminology ·
Exploring “The Link”
SPA professor uses new data to examine the relationships among animal cruelty, domestic violence, and law enforcement outcomes.
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Alumni ·
Why Cyber?
First-generation alumna Mercedes Subhani (SPA, CLEG, `20) revisits her path to the cybersecurity field.
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On Campus ·
AU’s Class of 2024 Flies the Nest
David Rubenstein, Caroline Aaron, Kwame Alexander, and more shared words of wisdom and encouragement during AU’s 147th commencement.
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