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American University’s School of Public Affairs offers education in the fields of political science, public administration, public policy, and justice. RT≠endor
Washington, DC
Joined May 2009
How has terrorism research changed in the 20+ years since 9/11? Our student-led panel breaks down major developments, current trends, and what’s next for the field. Join the discussion: 🗓️ Friday, 12/5 📷 6 - 7 PM📷 Join in person, do RSVP required.👉
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🎉 Congrats to the Sine Institute on launching its newest 250+ at American Fellows & Distinguished Lecturers! Excited to welcome this incredible lineup and to dive into seminars exploring America’s past, present & future.
Meet Sine's 2026 "250+ at American" Fellows: Kwame Alexander, Anna Palmer, @MariaTeresa Kumar and Kristen Soltis Anderson, and our Distinguished Lecturers @GovWesMoore, @GovKevinsitt, @metecoban92 MBE, @ShefaliRazdan , @TinaTchen, Anita McBride, and Stewart McLaurin!
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🎓 Graduating seniors — you don’t have to leave SPA just yet! Continue your journey with one of our top-ranked master’s programs and customize your path with flexible scheduling options. Apply now to get: ✨ Application fee waiver ✨ Expedited review ✨ Merit aid consideration
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Join JLC Senior Scholar in Residence and pre-law advisor Michelle Engert for an overview of the path into the profession from law school applications, testing and admissions, through legal education, the bar exam, and state licensure. Pizza will be provided. 🗓️ Tuesday 12/2 🕑
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#SPAintheMedia "Quiet, piggy", a warning and threat to democracy, says SPA's Cynthia @MillerIdriss. Read her opinion piece on the rampant normalization of misogyny in U.S. political culture and its subsequent effects on political violence and democracy.
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The president's vicious and casual comment represents the normalization of misogyny in U.S. political culture — and is a potential threat to democracy.
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Celebrate 25 years of the Women & Politics Institute (@AU_WPI) and explore new insights from the latest Gender on the Ballot poll. Hear Betsy Fischer Martin and Viva De Vicq break down what voters think about women’s leadership in 2025 – a great watch (or re-watch!) for anyone
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Finals are around the corner, and SPA has you covered! 🥞✨ Take a well-deserved study break and join us for our beloved Late Night Breakfast tradition. Enjoy pancakes, good vibes, and a chance to unwind with friends. Don’t forget to RSVP—we can’t wait to see you there! 🗓️
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#SPAintheMedia What was it like to work in the East Wing? “A lot of good work happened in those offices,” says SPA's @AnitaBMcBride, former chief of staff to first lady Laura Bush. Read reactions to the demolition of the East Wing from former first ladies and White House staff
usatoday.com
USA TODAY asked several White House aides who worked at the East Wing in various administrations what the now-vanished historic space meant to them.
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#SPAintheMedia In his @BrookingsInst article, SPA Prof. David Barker (@barkerccps) argues that while Democrats did give ground to end the shutdown, they made a calculated trade-off—prioritizing relief for citizens over political leverage. Read his full analysis here:
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David Barker argues that Democrats were never positioned to outlast Republicans in the shutdown, making the outcome look like a cave.
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Curious how China’s clean tech lead is reshaping climate policy worldwide? Hear Dr. Jeremy Wallace (@jerometenk) unpack the “decarbonization trilemma” and explore its implications for the U.S. and beyond. Be part of the discussion! 🗓️ Wednesday 12/3 🕑 1:15 - 2:45 PM ET📍Kerwin
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Finals are around the corner, and SPA has you covered! 🥞✨ Take a well-deserved study break and join us for our beloved Late Night Breakfast tradition. Enjoy pancakes, good vibes, and a chance to unwind with friends. Don’t forget to RSVP—we can’t wait to see you there! 🗓️
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Join JLC Senior Scholar in Residence and pre-law advisor Michelle Engert for an overview of the path into the profession from law school applications, testing and admissions, through legal education, the bar exam, and state licensure. Pizza will be provided. 🗓️ Tuesday 12/2 🕑
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👉 @_LewisFaulk Faulk is a Fellow of the Metropolitan Policy Center at the School of Public Affairs, Editor-in-Chief of Nonprofit Management and Leadership, and an editorial board member of Public Administration Review.
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👉 Khaldoun @AbouAssi AbouAssi was promoted to Professor this year. He is also an associate editor of Public Administration Review, the Treasurer of the Public Management Research Association (PMRA), and a co-chair of the 2026 Public Management Research Conference (PMRC).
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(1/3) Today at #ARNOVA2025, we're #SPAProud to highlight our faculty presenting their research and advancing the voluntary and nonprofit sector. Learn more about them in this thread:
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Huge shoutout to our Changemakers: Assisting Returning Citizens class—our most impactful cohort yet! Taught by Professor Kevin Boyle in the Justice, Law & Criminology department, this remarkable group of 28 students: 👉 Donated 700+ books 👉 Collected 300+ clothing items 👉
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It's official, registration for the #PMRC2026 Conference hosted by AU SPA in Washington, DC is now open! 👉 Register here: https://t.co/kNDYUMA9YY ⁉️ Registration information here: https://t.co/ECHxZacPbH 📆 Early-bird Deadline: April 3, 2026 See you in DC!
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(3/3)👉@CorbinWalls His research interests explore how nonprofit managers make financial decisions and how external actors-such as policymakers, grantors, and donors-influence the financial resources available to these organizations.
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(2/3)👉Jaleesa Hall Her research interests include nonprofit emergence and evolution, organizational governance, and entrepreneurship, with a specific focus on nonprofit sustainability, particularly for BIPOC-led organizations.
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(1/3) This week, SPA is in📍Indianapolis for #ARNOVA2025! We're #SPAProud of the faculty and students presenting their research and advancing the voluntary and nonprofit sector. 🎉 Congrats to Jaleesa Hall and Corbin Walls, SPA's PhD students at @ARNOVA! Find their research
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