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.
SPA Assistant Professor Kimberly Cowell-Meyers facilitates a discussion on The Good Friday Agreement of 1998 with Brendan O'Leary and Alan Renwick, both members of the Working Group on Unification Referendums on the Island of Ireland. O'Leary and Renwick present their interim report assessing pathways forward on this important and timely question.
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AU SPA Receives High Recognition in U.S. News & World Report's 2021 Public Affairs Graduate Schools rankings
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Large study reveals insights on socialization dynamics in same-sex households.
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Comprehensive volume examines the study of persuasion in 48 chapters.
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Although the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) may not be dominating news headlines today, experts say the threat of this global terrorist network remains, and policymakers should consider a shift in strategy to combat its new tactics.
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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