Department Spotlight ·
SPA Launches Homeland Security Communications Lab
New workshop teaches real-world communications skills specific to the homeland security field.
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Government & Politics ·
Why Media Matters When It Comes to US Torture Policy
Professor Joe Young spoke with us about his latest book as well as Americans' views of torture policy.
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Announcement ·
New Report Reveals Growing, Violent Threat from QAnon Movement to Public Safety and Democracy
New report reveals growing threat from the QAnon conspiracy movement.
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Environment ·
The Challenge of Protecting the Environment Amid Populist Opposition
Climate change researchers examine the impact of political populism on the ability of countries to protect the environment.
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International ·
How Two AU Faculty Called Out Racist Advertising
Michael Brenner and Michelle Engert pressured European coffee company to drop offensive ads
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Alumni ·
SPA Alumni Contribute to Seminar Series for First-Year Students
A Q&A with SPA Alumni who gave back to students this fall
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Announcement ·
New SPA Cybersecurity Practicum Pairs Students with Nonprofits
Sightline Security CEO leads course on nonprofit cybersecurity
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Research ·
SPA Professor Coauthors Book on Election Security
SPA Assistant Professor Seo-young Silvia Kim’s new book discusses the integrity of the 2018 mid-term elections in Orange County, CA.
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Research ·
Medicaid Expansion Helps Improve Cancer Care
Aparna Soni, assistant professor in the AU School of Public Affairs (SPA), studied the impact of health insurance on cancer detection.
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Environment ·
Climate Change Lessons from Some of the World's Most Vulnerable Communities
A November 18 online event discussed strategies to protect Dominica from climate change
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