From window-seat wanderlust to the Smithsonian, political science major Roderick Purdy, SPA/BA ’27, turns a passion for aviation into a launchpad for public service.
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After internships helped launch his career, Justin Cooper, SPA/BA ’00, is helping make those experiences possible for SIS students.
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From “Hilltern” tasks to the halls of the Federal Reserve, Ananya Rao, SPA/BA ’27, turned an open mind and a willingness to explore into a three-stop master class in communications.
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SPA’s Jonah Shabsis applied studies in political science, AI, and business analytics to solve district inefficiencies.
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AU professors Carolyn Gallaher and Kimberly Cowell-Meyers discuss why Irish unification is not likely to happen in the near future.
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Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington, 10 students traveled to China to build cross-cultural connections and explore shared global priorities.
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Norah O’Donnell and Kate Andersen Brower visited AU to discuss unearthing women’s lost history, confronting sexism in media, and turning preparation into power.
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Student intern Zoe Kazanzides, SPA/BA ’27, took her passion for public impact from the broadcast booth at NPR’s 1A to the halls of the Maryland State House—learning how storytelling and policy move communities forward.
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Issue Brief: New work by SPA Assistant Professor considers the predictors of reporting among victims who seek medical forensic care.
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