School of Public Affairs

#PMRC2026 is six weeks away! Don't miss your chance to join the leading gathering for scholars dedicated to advancing knowledge in public management in Washington, DC – the epicenter of policy and politics. Register and learn more here:american.edu/spa/pmrc2026/

Don't miss the first #ASEBP2026 (@EBpolicing) plenary session at SPA, w/ Prof. John Firman and field experts who will highlight workplace culture, policy gaps, safety and wellness, etc, to address "Advancing Women in Policing Across Borders". 👉 americansebp.org/page/annual-co…

🎉 #SPAProud to celebrate this year's President Awards to Ethan McBride (BS ’26), recognized for his accessibility advocacy, & Taha Vahanvaty (BA ’26), for fostering dialogue across differences. Read all about it here: bit.ly/4cDLtnZ

Calling all SPA grads this May 🎓 Celebrate with faculty & staff before Commencement—remarks from a student, alum, and Interim Dean, plus food & drinks (feat. Colada Shop). 🗓️ 4/27 🕑4:30 - 5:30 PM📍MGSC 128 👉 RSVP: american-spa.swoogo.com/toast-to-grads… *Graduating students only; no guests.

It's that time of the year again! ⛽ Fuel up for finals with an SPA tradition at Late Night Breakfast🥞 🗓️ Tuesday, 4/28 🕑 10 PM - Midnight📍Kerwin Hall Lobby 👉 Save your seat: american-spa.swoogo.com/LNB-Spring-26 (link in bio)

Join SPA’s Prof. @TricBacon for the launch of her new book, "The Counterinsurgency Dilemma: Foreign Fighter Influence on Insurgencies in Afghanistan and Somalia", with Bruce R. Hoffman. 🗓️ 4/27 🕑 6:30📍The Studio Theater (1501 14th St NW) 👉 american-spa.swoogo.com/Counterinsurge…

ICYMI, SPA's Center for Environmental Policy celebrated the 2026 William Reilly Award winners last week. Congrats to our winners, Charles Lee and Fran Ullmer! Thank you to William Reilly for sharing remarks, & CEP Dir. Dan Fiorino (@djfiorino) for hosting this wonderful event!

Hear from leaders advancing local reparations and community-based racial justice. This panel explores grassroots efforts like the Greenbelt Experience, key challenges, and the role of universities—plus a Q&A. 🗓️ Tue. 4/28 🕑 5 - 7 PM 📍Kerwin 301 👉 RSVP: american-spa.swoogo.com/local-reparati…

An #FBIWFO agent, analyst, digital operations specialist, and staff operations specialist visited @AmericanU earlier this month to discuss cyber threats and cybersecurity careers. We enjoyed chatting with students, and we thank @AU_SPA for hosting us.

The countdown is on for ASEBP 2026! Register today at americanSEBP.org

Inside the push to strengthen police peer support: Prof. Janice Iwama (@Dr_iwama) and PhD student @MelissaKilmer_ are using evidence-based research to expand mental health access and build trust in traditionally masculine environments. Read here: bit.ly/4cD32on

Gain a thoughtful Republican perspective on US democracy at a pivotal moment w/ former congressman Tom Davis (VA-11) w/ @AU_CCPS. Engage across viewpoints to grasp the challenges & opportunities facing the nation. 🗓️ 4/20 🕑 6:30 PM 📍SIS Founders Room 👉 american-spa.swoogo.com/Crossroads

SPA's Inclusive Excellence team invites you to explore the “baggage” we all carry. Pause, share, & connect in a space that acknowledges our collective challenges. 🎒 Pick up a mini backpack–you don’t have to carry it alone. 🗓️ 4/20 📍Kerwin 301 🕑 Drop by: 10 AM - 2 PM

AU’s Mock Trial team finished fifth in the nation at the American Mock Trial Association’s national championship tournament on April 19 at George Washington University. Special congrats to third-year student Amanda Parks, who was named an All-American! #SPAProud

Thank you to our Bronze Partners for supporting PMRC 2026—your partnership helps make this conference possible at SPA and on the AU campus in Washington, DC. @CityUHKDG @UICCUPPA 👉Partnership opportunities: bit.ly/48EYg8p

SPA’s @PeerResearch Center is analyzing the impact of new grad loan limits with a new data tool. Explore the tool: peer-center.org/research/new-g… Read Prof. @JDMatsudaira’s analysis: nytimes.com/2026/04/15/ups…

SPA's Inclusive Excellence team invites you to explore the “baggage” we all carry. Pause, share, & connect in a space that acknowledges our collective challenges. 🎒 Pick up a mini backpack–you don’t have to carry it alone. 🗓️ 4/20 📍Kerwin 301 🕑 Drop by: 10 AM - 2 PM

Hear from leaders advancing local reparations and community-based racial justice. This panel explores grassroots efforts like the Greenbelt Experience, key challenges, and the role of universities—plus a Q&A. 🗓️ Tue. 4/28 🕑 5 - 7 PM 📍Kerwin 301 👉 RSVP: american-spa.swoogo.com/local-reparati…

Thank you to our Silver Partners for supporting PMRC 2026. Your contributions help make it possible to host this dynamic gathering of the public affairs community at SPA in DC. 👉Partnership opportunities: bit.ly/48EYg8p @ASUPubAffairs @dohainstitute @aysps @OfficialWRI

Ready to learn how advocacy really works in DC? Join Laura Uttley at the SPA Public Affairs & Advocacy Institute (PAAI) for 2 weeks of intensive courses & workshops w/ top lobbyists & policy pros to build a real-world advocacy campaign. Apply today: american.edu/spa/ccps/paai.…