Government & Politics ·
New SPA Minor in Race, Justice, and Politics Examines Biases in Public Institutions
The new degree program, introduced in Fall 2022, is the first of its kind in the nation.
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Social Policy ·
Why Does Race Matter?
SPA Professor Examines Representation Outcomes and the Beliefs of Public Managers
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Achievements ·
Celebrate Five Years of SAMI
The SPA Analytics and Management Institute (SAMI) was created to further prepare SPA graduate students by sharing practical, cutting-edge skills to work in and lead multidisciplinary teams after graduation.
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On Campus ·
12 for ‘24: A Dozen Things to Look Forward to This Year at AU
12 things to look forward to at AU in 2024
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Political Science ·
"Campaigns Matter”: SPA Professors Publish New Edition of Campaigns and Elections American Style
The textbook, coproduced by academics and practitioners, examines the changing landscape of U.S. campaigns and elections.
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Alumni ·
Embracing Passion(s)—Plural—at AU
Aisley Wallace Harper, CAS/BA ’23, SPA/BA ’23, MS ’24, isn’t interested in disciplinary silos. The recipient of the Eleanor Gomolinski Lally Endowed Fund feels as at home onstage as in a counter-terrorism roundtable.
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Department Spotlight ·
Khan Institute Hosts AU Cyber Community Breakfast
Speakers discuss the value of cyber training and AU’s coming cyber range.
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Announcement ·
2024 AU Sine Institute of Policy & Politics Fellows and Distinguished Lecturers Soar From the Halls of Government to the Frontiers of Space
The Sine Institute for Policy and Politics announced its 2024 class of Spring Fellows and Distinguished Lecturers. The group brings together changemakers from government, business, space exploration, foreign policy, advocacy, and the media.
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Achievements ·
SPA Professor Wins Duncombe Excellence in Doctoral Education Award
Recognition of Dr. Anna Amirkhanyan makes SPA the only school with two active Duncombe winners.
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Technology ·
Third Year of Inclusive Technology Policy Award: A Conversation with AU Vice Provost for Research and Innovation Diana Burley
On October 30, American University celebrated Zach Tudor as this year’s recipient of AU’s Outstanding Inclusive Technology Policy Changemaker Award. We talked to Diana Burley, AU Vice Provost for Research and Innovation, about the award and its impact.
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