During her time at American University's School of Public Affairs, Lara Prescott, SPA/BA ’04, knew she wanted to be a writer. After years of working on political campaigns after graduation, she took a risk, quit her “day job” and devoted herself to blending her love of politics with her love of writing fiction. Flash forward to the present day and her new book, The Secrets We Kept, has sold for $2 million at auction and has been optioned to be made into a movie.
The COVID-19 pandemic has surfaced income disparities in the U.S. economy, leading to critical decisions made by the President and lawmakers both federally and locally. SPA Associate Professor Bradley Hardy states what has already been done for Americans during the U.S. economic shutdown due to COVID-19, recommends what the U.S. government should do next, and uncovers the consequences the U.S. economy might endure in the aftermath of this national emergency.
Announcement ·
AU SPA Receives High Recognition in U.S. News & World Report's 2021 Public Affairs Graduate Schools rankings
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School of Public Affairs faculty, students, and alumni are tackling issues brought on by the novel coronavirus.
Browse our graduate recruitment events to meet SPA on campus, on the road, or through one of our virtual sessions!
Environment ·
On May 28, 2020, the SPA Center for Environmental Policy hosted an online forum on environmental regulation and compliance
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Research ·
SPA Assistant Professor Nathan Favero's latest research project focuses on the factors that influence an individual’s willingness to social distance.
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Achievements ·
Graduate students in Trace Lasley’s Principles of Homeland Security (GOVT 630) class this spring gained more than a theoretical understanding of the subject matter.
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number 13 among 276 public affairs schools
by U.S. News & World Report's 2021 Public Affairs Graduate School Rankings
number 4 for Public Management and Leadership
by U.S. News & World Report's 2021 Public Affairs Graduate Schools Rankings
number 4 for International Global Policy & Administration
by U.S. News & World Report's 2021 Public Affairs Graduate School Rankings
