Getting to Know Student Trustee Valentina Fernández
The junior—and first Latinx to hold the position—is hoping to facilitate more communication between trustees and students.
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AU Announces New Tenure-Line Faculty Hires
Introducing teachers and researchers to the AU community.
New Book Highlights Stories Behind Most Significant Legal Rulings in Europe
A new book written by SPA Professor Bill Davies and AU Law Professor Fernanda Nicola highlights some of the most significant EU rulings ever made.
Improving democracy through participation in constitution-making
SIS and SPA professors collaborate on a new book that explores how the process of writing a new constitution impacts a nation’s level of democracy.
SPA Joins D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser to Launch New Research Partnership
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser SPA/MPP’00 recently announced the creation of a new social science research effort to inform and improve policy. AU School of Public Affairs is the founding academic partner in the effort.
Bob Briggs Honored for Staff Member Lifetime Achievement Award
In recognition of 30 years of service advising and mentoring students at AU School of Public Affairs, Academic Counselor Bob Briggs was recently honored with American University’s 2017 Maria Bueno Lifetime Achievement Award.