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Government & Politics ·
Thurber Dialogues Continue for Second Year
Designed as a tribute to longtime SPA professor James Thurber, the success of the initial series led Thurber and his wife Claudia Harley Thurber to endow the series in perpetuity.
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Research ·
Reconsidering Objectivity in the Quest for Social Justice
SPA professor explores the inherent biases in research methods and recommends practices that better capture the experiences of marginalized groups.
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Alumni ·
SPA Offers First Alumni-only SAMI Course Offering, Key Issues for Emerging Nonprofit Leaders and Executive Directors
The SPA Analytics and Management Institute (SAMI) has announced the creation of its first alumni-only, and heavily discounted, course offering, Key Issues for Emerging Nonprofit Leaders, to be held virtually in May.
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On Campus ·
Students Lead the Way In Combatting Compost Contamination
Compost contamination is widespread on college campuses. Students are testing solutions as AU works to meet zero waste goals.
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Announcement ·
American University Celebrates 143rd Commencement with Seven Dynamic Changemakers
Unparalleled Group of Speakers to Address 2022 Graduates over Two Weekends
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Announcement ·
Pivotal Midterm Elections 2022: American University Launches Experts and Events Resource Guide for Journalists
New guide for 2022 midterm elections highlights AU experts across various disciplines
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Achievements ·
SPA Launches New Cyber Certificate
Graduate Certificate in Cyber Policy and Management and related curriculum now open to SPA students outside the THSP program.
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Announcement ·
AU SPA Ranked Tenth Overall, Remains Top Ranked in D.C., in New U.S. News & World Report Rankings
AU's School of Public Affairs is ranked No. 10 overall among all public affairs institutions in the U.S.
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Research ·
Repeal of ACA Mandate Linked to Rise in Uninsurance Levels
SPA professor analyzed the impact in states that did and did not impose state-level mandates
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