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. Full Story
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. Full Story
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. Full Story
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. Full Story
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. Full Story
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. Full Story
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. Full Story
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. Full Story
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 Full Story
Public Management and Leadership ·
Public Scandals and Public Trust
SPA professor challenges conventional wisdom on user satisfaction Full Story