Political Science ·
How to Survive in Washington
SPA professor finds humanity in a non-social discipline
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Achievements ·
SPA Welcomes 14 New Faculty in 2025-26
The School of Public Affairs (SPA) at American University is pleased to welcome 14 new faculty members this academic year.
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Alumni ·
From Higher Education to Municipal Leadership
SPA alum named top administrator for the Village of Irvington, NY.
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On Campus ·
When a Professor Said, “I Do,” AU Stepped Up
With help from her colleagues-turned-friends, School of Public Affairs professor TaLisa Carter and her husband Martel Stone held their dream wedding at the Katzen Arts Center on May 25.
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Environmental Policy ·
Climate-Change Vulnerability and Climate Migration: Evidence from Guatemala
Policy Brief: As extreme weather events have grown more frequent and severe, climate migration has become more commonplace. But to what extent does climate change vulnerability impact people’s decision to relocate?
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Announcement ·
Young-for-Grade Students Misperceive Themselves as 'Too Thin,' Driving Unhealthy Weight Gain, New Study Finds
A new study by SPA Professor Brandyn Churchill offers important insights into adolescent students’ perceptions of body image.
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Public Management and Leadership ·
The Dark Side of Meritocracy?
SPA professor examines the relationship between performance pay and race- and gender-based inequities.
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Homeland Security Policy ·
The Potential Policy Impacts of Classifying Cartels as FTOs
Policy Brief: These experts argue that, despite the horrific nature of cartel violence, designating them as terrorist groups was redundant and ineffective.
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International Global Policy and Administration ·
From Passive to Active Victimhood in the Shadow of State Violence
SPA professor examines the role of litigation in the formation of victim identities, in the context of South Korea’s Jeju 4.3 Incident
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Social Policy ·
Exploring the Link Between Animal Cruelty and Intimate Partner and Family Violence
Policy Brief: Researchers use FBI Data to reveal how animal cruelty and domestic violence intersect, and why recognizing this link matters more than ever.
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