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What is a “day in the life” of an SPA professor? Asst. Prof. Stacie St. Louis takes us behind the scenes of a typical day for her, where students learn essential skills from real-life cases. #CTWWM #DIML #BTS #SayYes2SPA #SPA #ChooseSPA

📢 New Publication Alert! How does NY's paid family leave policy affect parents' sleep and exercise? Read SPA's Neko Michelle Castleberry (PhD, SPA'23) co-authored research paper with Profs. Taryn Morrissey and Aparna Soni. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38294605/ #PublicPolicy #ResearchMatters

SPA hosted its 17th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, where over 10 students presented thought-provoking work on topics like political activism, policing and the courts, campaign finance, and global issues like xenophobia and political violence. Huge congrats to all the

SPA's Michael Romano – a former Jan. 6 prosecutor – knew that the pardons were bad news for him, as well as for the American people, warning that it could encourage more political violence. Watch his interview with AP News: apnews.com/article/januar… #SPAintheMedia

Pope Francis played a pivotal role in improving U.S.-Cuba relations and fostering reconciliation b/w the Cuban government and the Catholic Church, though broader political reforms in Cuba remained elusive. Read SPA's William M. LeoGrande's article: apnews.com/article/januar… #SPAintheMedia

Happening tonight! 🕒 6 PM 📍 Kerwin 301 The Department of Public Administration and Policy at SPA is proud to present the 15th Annual Charles H. Levine Lecture featuring Prof. Alasdair Roberts, who will discuss his recent work titled “The Broken Republic”. Learn more here:

📣 Looking to bring analytical rigor to public policy? SPA’s Master of Public Policy program now offers a STEM-designated track — giving you the tools to tackle today’s most complex policy challenges through quantitative and evidence-based approaches. 🌍 International students

Shifting Careers? Sharpen Your Interviewing Skills! You’ve served with purpose in the public sector—now land the role that matches your value in the private sector. 🎯 Join a workshop with Prof. Trace Lasley, Matthew Mead (Ridgeline International), and Tim Yendall (Cydecor, Inc.)

Kennedy is consolidating divisions and slashing 10,000 jobs at HHS, many of which are key to reducing health disparities. SPA's Brandyn Churchill weighs in: cnbc.com/2025/04/30/rfk… #SPAintheMedia

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According to SPA Prof. David Miller, Trump's first 100 days have arguably brought the most change to the United States in recent history, and not necessarily for the better! Read more here: lenouvelliste.ch/monde/guerre-c… #SPAintheMedia

🎓 🦅 Just 5 days until the big day! Can you believe it? The countdown to graduation is ON—get ready to walk the stage and celebrate your hard work and achievements! 🎉 #SPAClassOf2025 #GraduationCountdown #SPAProud

Thinking about getting a master’s degree? You *still* have time to join SPA! 🏆 We’re the top-ranked school for public affairs in DC, and #9 in the nation based on U.S. News & World Report! Learn more about: ✅ Virtual application and coaching sessions ✅ A waived application

🌟 Congratulations to Brandyn Churchill and Valentina Duque, named NBER faculty fellows on May 5! This honor gives SPA four NBER fellows among its faculty, a notable achievement and recognition of our growing expertise in the economics of health, children and families, and more.

🎓 BIG NEWS! Our 2025 commencement speaker is none other than Colman Domingo! ✨ 2-time Oscar nominee 🎬 Star of Rustin, Sing Sing, and The Color Purple 💥 TIME 100 honoree Domingo brings power, purpose, and inspiration—just like our grads. #CantWait 🙌 #SPAProud #Classof2025

Congrats to Justice, Law and Criminology PhD students Jazmine Talley and Melissa Kilmer, who received the Arnold Ventures student travel awards in Arizona! They not only attended the American Society of Evidence-Based Policing(Evidence-Based Policing) conference last week, but also proudly

🎓 Meet SPA’s 2025 Graduate Student Speaker: Talyia Bradshaw! Hailing from Charlotte, NC, Taliya is earning her master’s in Public Policy—and bringing with her a passion for service, equity, and change. 👩🏾‍🏫 Daughter of an educator & a VA patient advocate 🏛️ Former White House

🎓 Meet SPA’s 2025 Undergraduate Student Speaker: Samantha Hessel! Originally from Breckenridge, CO, Samantha was inspired by her parents’ commitment to public service—from school boards to grassroots campaigns. At AU, she brought that same passion to life through the SPA

SPA Interim Dean Alison Jacknowitz can’t wait to celebrate YOU—our incredible Class of 2025—this Saturday at commencement! 💙 🎓 🦅 Get ready for your big moment on stage! #SPAGrad25 #SPAProud #FutureLeaders Alison Jacknowitz