Social Policy ·
Skin in the Game
SPA professor and alumna examine how skin tone impacts perceptions of physical attraction.
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Announcement ·
American University’s Kogod School of Business, School of Public Affairs Appoint Eminent Scholar Chair in Sustainability
The dual appointment between American’s Kogod School of Business and School of Public Affairs marks the first joint endowed chair in the university’s history.
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Announcement ·
American University’s Kogod School of Business, School of Public Affairs Appoint Eminent Scholar Chair in Sustainability
The dual appointment between American’s Kogod School of Business and School of Public Affairs marks the first joint endowed chair in the university’s history.
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Criminology ·
Exploring “The Link”
SPA professor uses new data to examine the relationships among animal cruelty, domestic violence, and law enforcement outcomes.
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Alumni ·
Why Cyber?
First-generation alumna Mercedes Subhani (SPA, CLEG, `20) revisits her path to the cybersecurity field.
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On Campus ·
AU’s Class of 2024 Flies the Nest
David Rubenstein, Caroline Aaron, Kwame Alexander, and more shared words of wisdom and encouragement during AU’s 147th commencement.
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On Campus ·
Combatting Extremism Through Games
AU students worked with PERIL to create the CHIRP Project, a curriculum and game to teach middle schoolers how to avoid problematic online content.
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Health Policy & Management ·
Nursing Home Management and Public Health Crises
SPA professors and PhD candidate consider how regulation, management, and ownership affected COVID-19 outcomes in nursing homes.
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Achievements ·
Landmark Conference Celebrating Betty Ford’s Legacy as First Lady, With Notable Expert Panels
First National Conference of FLARE
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Alumni ·
American University Alumni Join Gates Cambridge Class of 2024
Graduates of American University are recipients of the Gates Cambridge Class of 2024
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