From left, PrincessCharleston Jacobs and James Odin. Submitted Photos.

Achievements ·

Gilman Scholarship Opens the World to AU Students

As the March 5 application deadline approaches, recent recipients share how the prestigious award is funding life-changing global experiences and building career-ready confidence.
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Erdal Tekin

Health Policy & Management ·

Abortion Access, Economic Hardship, and Crime: Unintended Consequences of Restrictive Policies

Policy Brief: abortion policies, typically debated on moral and legal grounds, have broader economic and social consequences.
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The Eagle statue on campus surrounded by green trees.

Alumni ·

Welcoming the Newest Alumni Board Members

Meet the seven new members joining the AU Alumni Board in 2026.
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Person breaking free from handcuffs.

Criminology ·

Crash Course: Assisting America’s Returning Citizens

The SPA Changemakers course empowers Eagles to take direct action in supporting DC’s returning citizens.
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Elizabeth Suhay with Book Cover

Political Science ·

A Dream, Fractured

SPA Professor on why and how the battle over economic inequality divides America
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Christian SantaMaria

Alumni ·

A Foot in the Door

SPA alumnus Christian SantaMaria describes his pathway to public service
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Keunyoung Lee

Public Management and Leadership ·

Employee Turnover Effects of the 2018–2019 United States Federal Government Shutdown

Policy Brief: As U.S. federal government shutdowns have increased in frequency and length, their related dysfunction may impact the federal government's ability to retain talent
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Daniel Mendelsohn at Lincoln Scholars event

Achievements ·

Daniel Mendelsohn Delivers Annual Lincoln Scholars Lecture

Acclaimed author and classicist shares insights from his recent translation of the Odyssey
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Quentin Fulks

Achievements ·

The Art, Science, and Luck of the Campaign Trail

New director and SPA alum brings real-world campaign management experience to CMI
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Thomas Kahn

Achievements ·

Five Questions with Thomas Kahn

New acting director of SPA’s Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies discusses his path here and his goals for the center.
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