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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

New academic year = new faces! The SPA team has five PhD students starting with the fall 2026 semester. We are happy to introduce Jae-Ah, Hyejin, Abbie, Sodanid and Charles to our ASU community. Welcome to Watts College and the School of Public Affairs!

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

The School of Public Affairs had a busy summer growing our team, reaching further into our communities and connecting students of all levels with public service programming. We are excited to continue our work with you in the fall!

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Congratulations to Associate Professor James Wright, PhD on being selected to serve as faculty advisor for African American Men at ASU. We look forward to the leadership and mentorship he will bring to students in this well-earned role!

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

The value of an MPA grows over time. A study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research shows the earnings advantage of an MPA expands significantly across your career, reaching 35% above what you'd earn without the degree. Visit us at spa.asu.edu to learn more.

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Looking for an interesting class this fall? Explore these engaging fall 2026 courses and level up your knowledge in local voter engagement and environmental policies. Register today: catalog.apps.asu.edu

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

The Brennan Center for Justice and the National Academy of Public Administration will host their second collaborative discussion "AI and Election Administration," featuring elections and artificial intelligence experts from across the nation. 🔗 Register at the link in our bio.

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

School of Public Affairs faculty members Bill Gates, Shannon Portillo and Thom Reilly co-authored a National Academy of Public Administration article on rebuilding trust and fostering inclusion in a polarized climate. Read more at the link in our bio.

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Elisa Jayne Bienenstock, research professor in the School of Public Affairs, was recently quoted in an Associated Press article exploring how the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped public trust in science, institutions and information. Read the full article at the link in our bio.

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Meet 2026 student ambassador Camila Olave Rodriguez! Camila is prepared to share learned experiences in support of fellow students, foster life-long connections to SPA and promote the profession of public service.

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Say hello to 2026 student ambassador Sean Geraghty! An accelerated Master of Public Policy student, he earned bachelor’s degrees in urban planning and public policy. He supports students exploring double majors, accelerated programs and internships.

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Last week, the School of Public Affairs convened a forward-looking conversation on public service with national leaders and students. Through capstone research, our MPA students explored how the next generation engages with public service. Watch the recording at the link in our bio.

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Meet 2026 student ambassador Katie Ritchie! A Barrett Honors student studying public policy and civic and economic thought and leadership, she serves as vice president of policy in Undergraduate Student Government and supports youth civic engagement and leadership.

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Say hello to 2026 student ambassador Bradley Honer! A U.S. Air Force veteran, he is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in public service and public policy and a Master of Public Administration. He brings real-world experience in national security and governance.

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Get to know 2026 student ambassador Tatyana Johnson! A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, she balances work, school and leadership at ASU. She plans to attend law school after earning a Bachelor of Science in public service and policy and enjoys supporting students navigating college and career paths.

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Final session this Friday, May 1! Ready to turn your goals into real-world experience? Join an Introduction to Internships information session to learn how to find the right opportunities, earn academic credit and use SPA career tools and resources to stand out. Register: bit.ly/4rlHUch

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Meet 2026 student ambassador Diego Rodriguez Vasquez! Diego studied public service and public policy and serves as vice president of ASU’s ICMA Student Chapter. He is committed to improving government and supporting others through his network.

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Introducing 2026 student ambassador Laura Doyle! Laura is a Barrett Honors student studying public policy and public service. She serves as student body president and has been involved in Undergraduate Student Government since her freshman year. She’s passionate about her community.

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Meet inaugural student ambassador Katie Spreitzer! She’s part of ASU’s first 2026 cohort supporting first-year, sophomore and graduate students in the School of Public Affairs. Katie is a graduate student in sustainability solutions and public policy. She enjoys hiking with her dog, Tofu.

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Congratulations to Benjamin Agyei-Owusu, postdoctoral fellow at the Global Center for Technology Transfer, on accepting a position as Clinical Assistant Professor at ASU's W. P. Carey School of Business, Department of Supply Chain Management. We wish him great success in this exciting new role!

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Congratulations to Jieun Kim, doctoral candidate, on accepting an assistant professor position in the Department of Public Service at Old Dominion University, beginning July 2026. We’re proud to see her hard work recognized and wish her every success ahead!

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Congratulations to Clement Mensah Damoah, doctoral candidate, on accepting an assistant professor position with the Division of Politics, Administration and Justice at California State University, Fullerton, starting July 2026. Wishing him all the best as he steps into this well-deserved new role!

A celebratory graphic with a black and gold confetti background and the headline “Congratulations!” above a circular portrait of Clement Mensah Damoah, who is smiling and wearing glasses. Below the image, text identifies him as an assistant professor in the Division of Politics, Administration and Justice at California State University, Fullerton.

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

ASU’s School of Public Affairs is a top 10 public affairs program in the nation! 👏 Read more: bit.ly/41dGyoF #CommunityForGood #PublicAffairs

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Meet Gisselle Ayala, a Phoenix native pursuing her MPA at ASU's School of Public Affairs. As both a student and staff member, she brings a unique perspective to her work. She is passionate about public service and hopes to apply what she’s learning in educational and civic settings.

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

The School of Public Affairs recently held the first annual Future of Black Public Service Summit at the only Black theatre house in the Southwest! A special thank you to Associate Professor James Wright for bringing this vision to life.

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Donald S. Siegel, co-executive director of the Global Center for Technology Transfer and a Foundation Professor in the School of Public Affairs, has been named a Regents Professor for his work in technology transfer, innovation and public policy. Read more: bit.ly/44C5Wq2

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Attend a professional development workshop and turn your goals into action! These sessions are designed to help students strengthen their professional skills, build confidence and prepare for internships and future career opportunities. Register today: linktr.ee/ASUPublicAffairs

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

As the need for community preparedness becomes more critical, a bachelor's degree in emergency management equips you to lead your community when disaster hits. 🚨 Prepare yourself to be a leader in a public sector career through coursework in community resilience and more! spa.asu.edu

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

New research shows that low pay and limited advancement opportunities are pushing skilled workers toward other careers, leaving the child-care sector struggling to attract and retain qualified professionals. Learn more in Foundation Professor Chris Herbst’s new discussion paper: bit.ly/3JaLc1a

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

🏙️ Interested in science and technology policy, emergency management or environmental policy? Gain hands-on experience, solve real-world challenges and conduct impactful research at the School of Public Affairs. Learn more at spa.asu.edu and be part of a #CommunityForGood.

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

We’re proud to celebrate Naomi Inegbenedion, one of only 100 students nationwide to receive the prestigious Voyager Scholarship for Public Service, recognizing her outstanding dedication to making a difference. 🎉 Read more about Naomi: bit.ly/3W5BpMM

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Lily Hsueh @lilyhsueh.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

To celebrate #OAweek, I’m pleased to share that in addition to print and eBook editions, my new book, Corporations at Climate Crossroads, published by @mitpress.bsky.social, is available #OpenAccess. Start reading here: direct.mit.edu/books/oa-mon... @asupubaffairs.bsky.social @woods.stanford.edu

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

New research from Jieun Kim, a doctoral candidate at the School of Public Affairs, finds that public support isn’t always the deciding factor in climate adaptation. Instead, strong government capacity, staff expertise and strategic alliances can drive solutions. Read more: bit.ly/4m8JQ4B

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

@lilyhsueh.bsky.social shared insights from her new book, Corporations at Climate Crossroads, published by The MIT Press, which explores how businesses influence climate policy and public accountability and how they are influenced in return. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Don Siegel was recently interviewed by Faculti, about his article “Prosocial Technology Transfer: Lessons Learned and New Directions,” co-authored with Professor Maribel Guerrero and published in Academy of Management Perspectives. faculti.net/prosocial-te...

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Entrepreneurship as an Academic Field: Taking Stock and New Directions" has been published! Co-authored by Maribel Guerrero, Don Siegel, Sophie Bacq, and Jonathan Pinto, the article examines the state of entrepreneurship research and future direction. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Chris Herbst, PhD, has published a paper titled “Effects of Center-Based Child Care on Disadvantaged Children: Evidence from a Randomized Research Design” in the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management. 📘 👉 Read the paper here: bit.ly/4maVOeI #Childcare #EarlyEducation #PolicyResearch

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

@profsp.bsky.social Shannon Portillo, school director and Coor Presidential Chair, co-authored “Race, Gender and Rules: How Intersectionality and Congruence Shape Leadership Perceptions” in the International Public Management Journal. 📖 Read more here: bit.ly/3JeirAi

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Last week we welcomed the incoming 20th cohort of the ASU Marvin Andrews and Jane Morris Fellowship with record-breaking numbers! ✅ 13 first-year fellows (Cohort 20) ✅ 8 second-year fellows (Cohort 19)

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Students at the Higley Unified School District are getting a real say in how school funds are spent, thanks to a partnership with the Center for the Future of Arizona and Arizona State University’s Participatory Governance Initiative. Read more: bit.ly/3Jaf2T8

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Congratulations to ASU professor Monica Gaughan, recipient of a 2025-26 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award! 🎉 🔗 Read more about Professor Gaughan and other ASU Fulbright scholars: bit.ly/4mgMIga

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

In a newly published article in PLOS Climate, SPA Associate Professor @lilyhsueh.bsky.social PhD, and co-authors chart a bold path forward for climate policy and governance. 🔗 Read the open-access article: bit.ly/3UGnyvv

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Meet Rong Zuo, a PhD candidate at SPA and second-place winner in the poster competition at the 12th Annual Conference on Emerging Technologies and Science. Her research explores how institutions shape scientific innovation, aiming to support evidence-based policies that build public trust!

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

PhD candidate Clement Mensah Damoah’s paper, "Disability and Digital Inequality: Understanding the Impact of Different Disabilities and Socio-Economic Factors on Internet Use in Ghana," has been accepted for publication. Clement has also been accepted as a Fellow of APSA. Congrats, Clement!

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Faculty from the School of Public Affairs have been named among the world's best political scientists by Research.com. We're also proud to recognize colleagues from the School of Policy and Global Studies on this prestigious list. View the full rankings: bit.ly/4lh4CyZ

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Bill Gates, a professor of practice and director of ASU's Mechanics of Democracy Laboratory, has launched the AI + Elections Clinic to train election officials on the ethical and effective use of artificial intelligence in election administration. 🔗 Read the full story: [bit.ly/4jDQhuV]

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Congratulations to SPA faculty on their well-earned promotions! 👏 Their work continues to shape the field and inspire future public affairs leaders.

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

PhD student Anne Snell received the Spring 2025 ASU Graduate Student Government’s Outstanding Research Award for her project, “Blessing or Curse? Consequences of Political Appointment for Executive Leadership.” Congrats Anne!!

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Congratulations to Katie Ritchie, a 2025 Key into Public Service Scholar! Katie is passionate about educational equity and youth civic engagement. She received a $5,000 undergraduate scholarship through the Phi Beta Kappa Society's Key into Public Service program.

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Congratulations to our 2025 School of Public Affairs award recipients! From standout students leading with purpose to faculty and staff going above and beyond in service, teaching, and research. Your achievements inspire our entire community!

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ASU School of Public Affairs @asupubaffairs.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

ASU’s School of Public Affairs hosted its third Listening and Inclusion Lunch, uniting students, alumni, and community partners for meaningful dialogue. Thanks to all who joined—and to our Committee for Inclusive Strategies and Design, chaired by @lilyhsueh.bsky.social

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