School of Public Affairs

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American University’s School of Public Affairs offers education in the fields of political science, public administration, public policy, and justice. RT≠endor

Washington, DC

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School of Public Affairs
@AU_SPA
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When misogyny & acts of public violence are treated as one-off events, it puts the public at risk. SPA's Polarization & Extremism Research & Innovation Lab partnered w/ a WNBA team to tackle the source of the problem & flip the narrative. Read/Listen: tinyurl.com/5fsvhpb3
School of Public Affairs
@AU_SPA
Aug 27
The SPA September events calendar has officially entered the chat!💬👀 From welcome (back) day to research seminars, the SPA departments, centers, and institutes have so much prepared just for you this Fall 2026 semester. 👉 Registration links here: tinyurl.com/SPAEventsRSVP
School of Public Affairs
@AU_SPA
Aug 27
Can AI Improve Public Commenting on Polarized Policies? Join SPA DPAP's guest @Chengxin_M_Xu (@seattleu) to explore how AI-facilitated reflection could make public comments more open-minded & informative. 🗓️ 9/10 🕑 Noon📍Kerwin 301 👉 tinyurl.com/RSS-FALL2026
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School of Public Affairs
@AU_SPA
Aug 26
POV: You're making the most of grad school at SPA.✨ Follow MPA student and Graduate Ambassador Robyn Jennings as she balances classes, leadership, and work through organizations like the Graduate Black Student Union and the Graduate Admissions Office at SPA.
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School of Public Affairs
@AU_SPA
Aug 25
Has higher ed really “lost public trust”? SPA's Lara Schwartz & colleague Bradford Vivian (@penn_state) argue university leaders should respond to attacks on higher ed. by building trust w/ dialogue, accountability, & a defense of academic freedom. Read: tinyurl.com/ms8933vr