Charles Lee and Fran Ulmer

Environment ·

SPA’s Center for Environmental Policy Names 2026 William K. Reilly Environmental Leadership Awards

The Center for Environmental School Policy (CEP) is pleased to announce the selections for the 2026 William K. Reilly Awards for Environmental Leadership.
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Ryan Greer, Chief Strategy Officer, PERIL

Announcement ·

American University Forges New National Effort to Prevent Ideological Violence

A national program that aims to combat extremist and political violence has made its home at AU as the Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab (PERIL) joint effort with Bedrock. 
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female ambassadors

On Campus ·

Global Perspectives: Four Ambassadors, One Mission for Equality

AU’s Women and Politics Institute welcomed diplomats from Rwanda, Jordan, Costa Rica, and Iceland during a Women’s History Month panel, March 5.
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Derek Hyra, David Schwegman, and Chris Alvarez Campbell

Public Finance and Budget ·

How Rent-Control Intensity Relates to Tenant Outcomes in California Cities, 2010–2019

Policy Brief: Rising rents and growing housing cost burdens in high-cost metropolitan regions have intensified policy interest in rent regulation.
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No Option But Sabotage book cover

Environmental Policy ·

No Compromise in Defense of Mother Earth

In his new book No Option But Sabotage, SPA professor traces the rise, fall, and potential reemergence of the radical environmental movement.
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Jeffrey Crouch and Matthew Green

Achievements ·

Congress & The Presidency: A Conversation with the New Editorial Team

Congress & the Presidency: A Journal of Capital Studies has emerged as one of the premier academic publications examining the American legislative and executive branches. Learn more.
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Dave and Jennifer Noll

Alumni ·

From Campus Connection to Decades-Long Love Story

How a chance meeting at the Tenleytown Metro sparked a 30-year romance for acclaimed television show creator Dave Noll, SOC/BA ’94, and his wife Jennifer, SPA/BA ’95.
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Alumni sweetheart couples

Alumni ·

Eagles Turned Lovebirds

Most romantic spots on campus? Perks of sharing an alma mater? Meet two alumni couples whose love began as AU Sweethearts.
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Submitted photo from Michael Worley.

Political Science ·

Meet the Political Strategist Whose Firm Is Setting Records in Miami

Michael Worley, SPA/BA ’12, helped elect the city’s first woman mayor and first Democrat in nearly 30 years
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Nathan Favero

Public Management and Leadership ·

Public Scandals and Public Trust

SPA professor challenges conventional wisdom on user satisfaction
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