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. Full Story
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. Full Story
Alumni ·
Welcoming the Newest Alumni Board Members
Meet the seven new members joining the AU Alumni Board in 2026. Full Story
The SPA Changemakers course empowers Eagles to take direct action in supporting DC’s returning citizens. Full Story
Political Science ·
A Dream, Fractured
SPA Professor on why and how the battle over economic inequality divides America Full Story
Alumni ·
A Foot in the Door
SPA alumnus Christian SantaMaria describes his pathway to public service Full Story
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 Full Story
Achievements ·
Daniel Mendelsohn Delivers Annual Lincoln Scholars Lecture
Acclaimed author and classicist shares insights from his recent translation of the Odyssey Full Story
Achievements ·
The Art, Science, and Luck of the Campaign Trail
New director and SPA alum brings real-world campaign management experience to CMI Full Story
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. Full Story