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Secure your spot at #PMRC2026 in DC!
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📆 Early-bird Deadline: April 3, 2026
Email pmrc2026@american.edu for more information.
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📆 Early-bird Deadline: April 3, 2026
Email pmrc2026@american.edu for more information.
December 6, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Secure your spot at #PMRC2026 in DC!
👉 Register here: bit.ly/4oiinOY
⁉️ Registration information here: bit.ly/3MowgO3
📆 Early-bird Deadline: April 3, 2026
Email pmrc2026@american.edu for more information.
👉 Register here: bit.ly/4oiinOY
⁉️ Registration information here: bit.ly/3MowgO3
📆 Early-bird Deadline: April 3, 2026
Email pmrc2026@american.edu for more information.
Stressing about finals? 😅📚
Interim Dean @ajacknowitz.bsky.social shares quick, encouraging tips to help you stay focused, take care of yourself, and finish the semester strong.
You’ve got this, Eagles — and all of SPA is cheering you on! 💙✨
Interim Dean @ajacknowitz.bsky.social shares quick, encouraging tips to help you stay focused, take care of yourself, and finish the semester strong.
You’ve got this, Eagles — and all of SPA is cheering you on! 💙✨
December 6, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Stressing about finals? 😅📚
Interim Dean @ajacknowitz.bsky.social shares quick, encouraging tips to help you stay focused, take care of yourself, and finish the semester strong.
You’ve got this, Eagles — and all of SPA is cheering you on! 💙✨
Interim Dean @ajacknowitz.bsky.social shares quick, encouraging tips to help you stay focused, take care of yourself, and finish the semester strong.
You’ve got this, Eagles — and all of SPA is cheering you on! 💙✨
“You know, to have young children in general is somewhat of a leap of faith and an economically scary prospect, right?” said SPA Prof. @twmorrissey.bsky.social in the @marketplace.org article highlighting the economic challenges and choices parents are making today. Read here: https://bit.ly/3XGNM2C
An uncertain economy has parents weighing whether to work or stay at home
The rising costs of health care, child care, and groceries are putting more pressure on families.
bit.ly
December 5, 2025 at 10:56 PM
“You know, to have young children in general is somewhat of a leap of faith and an economically scary prospect, right?” said SPA Prof. @twmorrissey.bsky.social in the @marketplace.org article highlighting the economic challenges and choices parents are making today. Read here: https://bit.ly/3XGNM2C
(1/2) SPA Assoc. Prof. Andrew Flores (@aflor017.github.io) — also a Distinguished Visiting Professor at @williamsinstitute.bsky.social — has filed an amicus brief in West Virginia v. B.P.J., the Supreme Court case on West Virginia’s transgender sports ban.
December 5, 2025 at 9:16 PM
(1/2) SPA Assoc. Prof. Andrew Flores (@aflor017.github.io) — also a Distinguished Visiting Professor at @williamsinstitute.bsky.social — has filed an amicus brief in West Virginia v. B.P.J., the Supreme Court case on West Virginia’s transgender sports ban.
Is the “American Dream” still real — or just a political talking point? 🏡💔
In her new book "A Dream, Fractured", SPA Prof. Elizabeth Suhay explores how deep partisan divides shape our ideas about opportunity & inequality.
👉 Read the full story: bit.ly/4rFQWBj
In her new book "A Dream, Fractured", SPA Prof. Elizabeth Suhay explores how deep partisan divides shape our ideas about opportunity & inequality.
👉 Read the full story: bit.ly/4rFQWBj
December 5, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Is the “American Dream” still real — or just a political talking point? 🏡💔
In her new book "A Dream, Fractured", SPA Prof. Elizabeth Suhay explores how deep partisan divides shape our ideas about opportunity & inequality.
👉 Read the full story: bit.ly/4rFQWBj
In her new book "A Dream, Fractured", SPA Prof. Elizabeth Suhay explores how deep partisan divides shape our ideas about opportunity & inequality.
👉 Read the full story: bit.ly/4rFQWBj
How has terrorism research changed in the 20+ years since 9/11? Our student-led panel breaks down major developments, current trends, and what’s next for the field.
Join the discussion:
🗓️ Friday, 12/5 🕑 6 - 7 PM📍Kerwin 301 👉 Join in person, no RSVP required.
Join the discussion:
🗓️ Friday, 12/5 🕑 6 - 7 PM📍Kerwin 301 👉 Join in person, no RSVP required.
December 5, 2025 at 5:38 PM
How has terrorism research changed in the 20+ years since 9/11? Our student-led panel breaks down major developments, current trends, and what’s next for the field.
Join the discussion:
🗓️ Friday, 12/5 🕑 6 - 7 PM📍Kerwin 301 👉 Join in person, no RSVP required.
Join the discussion:
🗓️ Friday, 12/5 🕑 6 - 7 PM📍Kerwin 301 👉 Join in person, no RSVP required.
❄️ What a beautiful end to the semester!
✨ We wish you all a smooth and successful exam week!
✨ We wish you all a smooth and successful exam week!
December 5, 2025 at 5:22 PM
❄️ What a beautiful end to the semester!
✨ We wish you all a smooth and successful exam week!
✨ We wish you all a smooth and successful exam week!
SPA's Project on Civic Dialogue spoke with Peter Horn about navigating the world's problems through good-faith dialogue, featuring current SPA students Grace Manson and Arjun Mishra, alumna Khushi Ramnani, and Professor Schwartz. Listen here: bit.ly/4pVQA8h
Commit to Connect: The Project on Civic Discourse — Horn Education Consulting
Peter Horn speaks with Lara Schwartz, Grace Manson, Arjun Mishra, and Khushi Ramnani of the Project on Civic Discourse at American University
hornedconsulting.org
December 4, 2025 at 10:07 PM
SPA's Project on Civic Dialogue spoke with Peter Horn about navigating the world's problems through good-faith dialogue, featuring current SPA students Grace Manson and Arjun Mishra, alumna Khushi Ramnani, and Professor Schwartz. Listen here: bit.ly/4pVQA8h
#SPAintheMedia SPA @perilresearch.bsky.social's Exec. Dir. Bill Braniff says that the increase in political, partisan violence is due to "hyper partisan rhetoric from political leadership, [...]basically justifying violence against others". Read on @TheHill.com : https://bit.ly/3KDzVae
December 4, 2025 at 9:43 PM
#SPAintheMedia SPA @perilresearch.bsky.social's Exec. Dir. Bill Braniff says that the increase in political, partisan violence is due to "hyper partisan rhetoric from political leadership, [...]basically justifying violence against others". Read on @TheHill.com : https://bit.ly/3KDzVae
Finals are around the corner, and SPA has you covered! 🥞✨ Take a well-deserved study break and join us for our beloved Late Night Breakfast tradition. Enjoy pancakes, good vibes, and a chance to unwind with friends.
🗓️ Sun, 12/7 🕑 10 PM - Midnight📍Kerwin Hall Lobby 👉 american-spa.swoogo.com/LateNight
🗓️ Sun, 12/7 🕑 10 PM - Midnight📍Kerwin Hall Lobby 👉 american-spa.swoogo.com/LateNight
December 4, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Finals are around the corner, and SPA has you covered! 🥞✨ Take a well-deserved study break and join us for our beloved Late Night Breakfast tradition. Enjoy pancakes, good vibes, and a chance to unwind with friends.
🗓️ Sun, 12/7 🕑 10 PM - Midnight📍Kerwin Hall Lobby 👉 american-spa.swoogo.com/LateNight
🗓️ Sun, 12/7 🕑 10 PM - Midnight📍Kerwin Hall Lobby 👉 american-spa.swoogo.com/LateNight
Applying to an SPA grad. program? Join a virtual application session for hands-on guidance, attend an information session to get your questions answered, & visit the American University campus in Washington, DC, to experience what your future could look like.
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👉 Learn more: linktr.ee/admin/links.
December 3, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Applying to an SPA grad. program? Join a virtual application session for hands-on guidance, attend an information session to get your questions answered, & visit the American University campus in Washington, DC, to experience what your future could look like.
👉 Learn more: linktr.ee/admin/links.
👉 Learn more: linktr.ee/admin/links.
"Misogyny is not a side-effect of extremism, it's a major predictor of it." Watch as SPA's @milleridriss.bsky.social discusses research findings from the US and the world on patterns and behaviors leading to a rise in violent extremism on the Australian Weekend Breakfast show.
December 3, 2025 at 9:47 PM
"Misogyny is not a side-effect of extremism, it's a major predictor of it." Watch as SPA's @milleridriss.bsky.social discusses research findings from the US and the world on patterns and behaviors leading to a rise in violent extremism on the Australian Weekend Breakfast show.
Can one internship at SPA launch a federal career? Read how alumnus Christian SantaMaria credits his SPA experience — from the JumpStart program to research assistantships — with giving him the “foot in the door” at the PBGC. 🚀
👉 Check out the full story here: bit.ly/3MgeqNp
👉 Check out the full story here: bit.ly/3MgeqNp
December 3, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Can one internship at SPA launch a federal career? Read how alumnus Christian SantaMaria credits his SPA experience — from the JumpStart program to research assistantships — with giving him the “foot in the door” at the PBGC. 🚀
👉 Check out the full story here: bit.ly/3MgeqNp
👉 Check out the full story here: bit.ly/3MgeqNp
SPA's @milleridriss.bsky.social ends her essay in the Sydney Herald with prescient words: “We can either engage in these conversations with the young men in our lives, or we can let the internet do it for us. There are plenty of influencers and profiteers waiting in the wings.” Read: bit.ly/4pNFG4n
Violence, racism and antisemitism – it all starts with women
How misogyny acts as a Trojan horse for the extreme right.
bit.ly
December 2, 2025 at 7:50 PM
SPA's @milleridriss.bsky.social ends her essay in the Sydney Herald with prescient words: “We can either engage in these conversations with the young men in our lives, or we can let the internet do it for us. There are plenty of influencers and profiteers waiting in the wings.” Read: bit.ly/4pNFG4n
Stressing about finals? 😅📚
Interim Dean @AJacknowitz.bsky.social shares quick, encouraging tips to help you stay focused, take care of yourself, and finish the semester strong.
You’ve got this, Eagles — and all of SPA is cheering you on! 💙✨
Interim Dean @AJacknowitz.bsky.social shares quick, encouraging tips to help you stay focused, take care of yourself, and finish the semester strong.
You’ve got this, Eagles — and all of SPA is cheering you on! 💙✨
December 2, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Stressing about finals? 😅📚
Interim Dean @AJacknowitz.bsky.social shares quick, encouraging tips to help you stay focused, take care of yourself, and finish the semester strong.
You’ve got this, Eagles — and all of SPA is cheering you on! 💙✨
Interim Dean @AJacknowitz.bsky.social shares quick, encouraging tips to help you stay focused, take care of yourself, and finish the semester strong.
You’ve got this, Eagles — and all of SPA is cheering you on! 💙✨
Curious how China’s clean tech lead is reshaping climate policy worldwide? Hear JeremyWallace.bsky.social unpack the “decarbonization trilemma” and its implications for the U.S. and beyond. Be part of the discussion!
🗓️ Wednesday 12/3 🕑 1:15 - 2:45 PM ET📍Kerwin 301 👉 Join in person, no RSVP required.
🗓️ Wednesday 12/3 🕑 1:15 - 2:45 PM ET📍Kerwin 301 👉 Join in person, no RSVP required.
December 2, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Curious how China’s clean tech lead is reshaping climate policy worldwide? Hear JeremyWallace.bsky.social unpack the “decarbonization trilemma” and its implications for the U.S. and beyond. Be part of the discussion!
🗓️ Wednesday 12/3 🕑 1:15 - 2:45 PM ET📍Kerwin 301 👉 Join in person, no RSVP required.
🗓️ Wednesday 12/3 🕑 1:15 - 2:45 PM ET📍Kerwin 301 👉 Join in person, no RSVP required.
Thinking about applying to SPA as an int'l student?
Meet Cris Dinu, one of many academic advisors at SPA, ready to guide you through adapting to U.S. culture, navigating academics, & exploring career opportunities.
Learn more about our under/graduate programs: www.american.edu/spa/degrees.cfm
Meet Cris Dinu, one of many academic advisors at SPA, ready to guide you through adapting to U.S. culture, navigating academics, & exploring career opportunities.
Learn more about our under/graduate programs: www.american.edu/spa/degrees.cfm
December 1, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Thinking about applying to SPA as an int'l student?
Meet Cris Dinu, one of many academic advisors at SPA, ready to guide you through adapting to U.S. culture, navigating academics, & exploring career opportunities.
Learn more about our under/graduate programs: www.american.edu/spa/degrees.cfm
Meet Cris Dinu, one of many academic advisors at SPA, ready to guide you through adapting to U.S. culture, navigating academics, & exploring career opportunities.
Learn more about our under/graduate programs: www.american.edu/spa/degrees.cfm
Join pre-law advisor and Prof. Michelle Engert for an overview of the path into the profession from law school applications, testing & admissions, to legal ed., the bar exam, & state licensure.
Pizza will be provided.
🗓️ Tue 12/2 🕑 11:20 AM - 12:35 PM📍Kerwin 301 👉american-spa.swoogo.com/BecomeALawyer
Pizza will be provided.
🗓️ Tue 12/2 🕑 11:20 AM - 12:35 PM📍Kerwin 301 👉american-spa.swoogo.com/BecomeALawyer
December 1, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Join pre-law advisor and Prof. Michelle Engert for an overview of the path into the profession from law school applications, testing & admissions, to legal ed., the bar exam, & state licensure.
Pizza will be provided.
🗓️ Tue 12/2 🕑 11:20 AM - 12:35 PM📍Kerwin 301 👉american-spa.swoogo.com/BecomeALawyer
Pizza will be provided.
🗓️ Tue 12/2 🕑 11:20 AM - 12:35 PM📍Kerwin 301 👉american-spa.swoogo.com/BecomeALawyer
Finals are around the corner, and SPA has you covered! 🥞✨ Take a well-deserved study break and join us for our beloved Late Night Breakfast tradition. Enjoy pancakes, good vibes, and a chance to unwind with friends.
🗓️ Sun, 12/7 🕑 10 PM - Midnight📍Kerwin Hall Lobby 👉 american-spa.swoogo.com/LateNight
🗓️ Sun, 12/7 🕑 10 PM - Midnight📍Kerwin Hall Lobby 👉 american-spa.swoogo.com/LateNight
November 30, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Finals are around the corner, and SPA has you covered! 🥞✨ Take a well-deserved study break and join us for our beloved Late Night Breakfast tradition. Enjoy pancakes, good vibes, and a chance to unwind with friends.
🗓️ Sun, 12/7 🕑 10 PM - Midnight📍Kerwin Hall Lobby 👉 american-spa.swoogo.com/LateNight
🗓️ Sun, 12/7 🕑 10 PM - Midnight📍Kerwin Hall Lobby 👉 american-spa.swoogo.com/LateNight
Join pre-law advisor and Prof. Michelle Engert for an overview of the path into the profession from law school applications, testing & admissions, to legal ed., the bar exam, & state licensure.
Pizza will be provided.
🗓️ Tue 12/2 🕑 11:20 AM - 12:35 PM📍Kerwin 301 👉american-spa.swoogo.com/BecomeALawyer
Pizza will be provided.
🗓️ Tue 12/2 🕑 11:20 AM - 12:35 PM📍Kerwin 301 👉american-spa.swoogo.com/BecomeALawyer
November 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Join pre-law advisor and Prof. Michelle Engert for an overview of the path into the profession from law school applications, testing & admissions, to legal ed., the bar exam, & state licensure.
Pizza will be provided.
🗓️ Tue 12/2 🕑 11:20 AM - 12:35 PM📍Kerwin 301 👉american-spa.swoogo.com/BecomeALawyer
Pizza will be provided.
🗓️ Tue 12/2 🕑 11:20 AM - 12:35 PM📍Kerwin 301 👉american-spa.swoogo.com/BecomeALawyer
Can changing how we vote change politics for the better? 🗳️✨
Watch a panel from our screening of 🎬 Majority Rules, w/ Melinda Arons, Lisa D. T. Rice, & Ruby Coleman, moderated by @au-wpi.bsky.social’s @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPrGLeDqOdM
Watch a panel from our screening of 🎬 Majority Rules, w/ Melinda Arons, Lisa D. T. Rice, & Ruby Coleman, moderated by @au-wpi.bsky.social’s @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPrGLeDqOdM
WPI - Majority Rules - Film Screening and Panel Discussion
YouTube video by American University School of Public Affairs
www.youtube.com
November 30, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Can changing how we vote change politics for the better? 🗳️✨
Watch a panel from our screening of 🎬 Majority Rules, w/ Melinda Arons, Lisa D. T. Rice, & Ruby Coleman, moderated by @au-wpi.bsky.social’s @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPrGLeDqOdM
Watch a panel from our screening of 🎬 Majority Rules, w/ Melinda Arons, Lisa D. T. Rice, & Ruby Coleman, moderated by @au-wpi.bsky.social’s @betsyfischermartin.bsky.social.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPrGLeDqOdM
Finals are around the corner, and SPA has you covered! 🥞✨ Take a well-deserved study break and join us for our beloved Late Night Breakfast tradition. Enjoy pancakes, good vibes, and a chance to unwind with friends.
🗓️ Sun, 12/7 🕑 10 PM - Midnight📍Kerwin Hall Lobby 👉 american-spa.swoogo.com/LateNight
🗓️ Sun, 12/7 🕑 10 PM - Midnight📍Kerwin Hall Lobby 👉 american-spa.swoogo.com/LateNight
November 29, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Finals are around the corner, and SPA has you covered! 🥞✨ Take a well-deserved study break and join us for our beloved Late Night Breakfast tradition. Enjoy pancakes, good vibes, and a chance to unwind with friends.
🗓️ Sun, 12/7 🕑 10 PM - Midnight📍Kerwin Hall Lobby 👉 american-spa.swoogo.com/LateNight
🗓️ Sun, 12/7 🕑 10 PM - Midnight📍Kerwin Hall Lobby 👉 american-spa.swoogo.com/LateNight
ICYMI: SPA unveiled its first policy brief of 2025, led by SPA's @twmorrissey.bsky.social, showing that expanding public preschool significantly boosts early literacy and school readiness, with the greatest gains for children from low-income families.
👉 bit.ly/4riV0rj
👉 bit.ly/4riV0rj
Beyond the Classroom: The Case for Public Preschool
An SPA Policy Brief
bit.ly
November 29, 2025 at 8:20 PM
ICYMI: SPA unveiled its first policy brief of 2025, led by SPA's @twmorrissey.bsky.social, showing that expanding public preschool significantly boosts early literacy and school readiness, with the greatest gains for children from low-income families.
👉 bit.ly/4riV0rj
👉 bit.ly/4riV0rj
Curious how China’s clean tech lead is reshaping climate policy worldwide? Hear JeremyWallace.bsky.social unpack the “decarbonization trilemma” and its implications for the U.S. and beyond. Be part of the discussion!
🗓️ Wednesday 12/3 🕑 1:15 - 2:45 PM ET📍Kerwin 301 👉 Join in person, no RSVP required.
🗓️ Wednesday 12/3 🕑 1:15 - 2:45 PM ET📍Kerwin 301 👉 Join in person, no RSVP required.
November 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Curious how China’s clean tech lead is reshaping climate policy worldwide? Hear JeremyWallace.bsky.social unpack the “decarbonization trilemma” and its implications for the U.S. and beyond. Be part of the discussion!
🗓️ Wednesday 12/3 🕑 1:15 - 2:45 PM ET📍Kerwin 301 👉 Join in person, no RSVP required.
🗓️ Wednesday 12/3 🕑 1:15 - 2:45 PM ET📍Kerwin 301 👉 Join in person, no RSVP required.
🎓 Graduating seniors: stay with SPA!
Continue your journey with one of our top-ranked master’s programs and customize your path with flexible scheduling options.
Apply now to get:
✨ Application fee waiver
✨ Expedited review
✨ Merit aid consideration
Questions? Email spainfo@american.edu
Continue your journey with one of our top-ranked master’s programs and customize your path with flexible scheduling options.
Apply now to get:
✨ Application fee waiver
✨ Expedited review
✨ Merit aid consideration
Questions? Email spainfo@american.edu
November 28, 2025 at 5:58 PM
🎓 Graduating seniors: stay with SPA!
Continue your journey with one of our top-ranked master’s programs and customize your path with flexible scheduling options.
Apply now to get:
✨ Application fee waiver
✨ Expedited review
✨ Merit aid consideration
Questions? Email spainfo@american.edu
Continue your journey with one of our top-ranked master’s programs and customize your path with flexible scheduling options.
Apply now to get:
✨ Application fee waiver
✨ Expedited review
✨ Merit aid consideration
Questions? Email spainfo@american.edu