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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 18h

From writing winning personal statements for law school to examining constitutions old and new, SPA is covering a wide range of topics in this month's guest lectures and events. And don't miss the annual Family Weekend Open House scavenger hunt! RSVP here: tinyurl.com/SPAeventsRSVP

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 19h

Catch Prof. Khaldoun @abouassi.bsky.social's session on "Pedagogical Approaches to Teaching Theory in Public Affairs PhD Programs." Also, Dir. of Grad. & Faculty Affairs, Heather Hamilton will share insights on building pipelines into public service to support students for global service.

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 19h

In Seattle for the 2026 @naspaa.bsky.social Global Conference? Stop by SPA's table, say hi, and learn more about our school and its programs. Don't forget to grab a bag to take home your swag!

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 22h

Don't miss experts Colin Pascal (Hogan Institute) and SPA alum Sara Harmouch (H9 Defense) as they discuss takeaways from Afghanistan with SPA's @triciabacon.bsky.social and how those inform future counterterrorism tactics. 🗓️ 10/7 🕑 6-7 PM📍Kerwin 301 👉american-spa.swoogo.com/lessons-from-Afghanistan

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 22h

Racial slavery is the original sin of the American republic. Join Sarah Marsh (Seton Hill Univ.) as she traces how racial slavery & the concept of race emerged from England’s constitutional struggles & shaped USA’s founding. 🗓️10/8 🕑5:30-7PM📍Kerwin 301 👉tinyurl.com/mwkdsutr

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 22h

Learn how to craft a compelling personal statement that helps your application stand out with SPA Pre-Law Advisor Michelle Engert. 🎓 Get expert tips to tell your story and put your best application forward. 🗓️ TUE 10/6 🕑 1 - 2:15 PM📍Kerwin 301 👉 american-spa.swoogo.com/Statements-Fall26

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Join us for “When Decentralization Works: Leadership Quality, Student Achievement, and Longer-Run College Enrollment” to explore the research and its implications for education policy, ft. Northwestern University Prof. @kirabojackson.bsky.social. 🗓️ 10/1 🕑 Noon ET📍Kerwin 301 👉tinyurl.com/RSS-FALL2026

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

This week, at the @naspaa.bsky.social 2026 Global Conference in Seattle, Dean @ajacknowitz.bsky.social, Profs. @abouassi.bsky.social & David Schwegman, & Dir. of Grad. & Faculty Affairs Heather Hamilton are bringing their expertise to conversations shaping the future of public affairs education. 🦅

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

In honor of Nat'l Hispanic Heritage Month, Dr. María Vélez joined the Dept. of Justice, Law, Criminology & Security to discuss her research on homicide, redlining, & Latino immigration in San Antonio—and how immigrant revitalization may reshape communities affected by disinvestment.

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

SPA is in Seattle for the 2026 @naspaa.bsky.social Global Conference —congratulations to the faculty and staff representing SPA! Starting us off is Prof. & PhD Prog. Dir. Khaldoun @abouassi.bsky.social, participating in the session titled "Trailblazers & Trendsetters: Learning from NASPAA Next".

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Last Monday, the Dept. of Public Admin. & Policy hosted @profnoto.bsky.social (@chicagobooth.bsky.social), who presented his research on the correlation b/w restrictions on SNAP sugary drinks & changes in healthcare spending. Check out upcoming DPAP seminars: american-spa.swoogo.com/rss-fall2026

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Off-campus: Tomorrow is the DC Select Grad Fair! Will we see you there? On campus: The DPAP, JLCS, & PTI series continue, & another SPA tradition is coming up — Family Weekend! RSVP here: tinyurl.com/SPAeventsRSVP Sign up for the Events Dispatch newsletter: tinyurl.com/SPAEventsDispatch

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

How does redlining continue to shape neighborhood violence—and can immigration change the trajectory? Dr. María Vélez (@univofmaryland.bsky.social) will discuss homicide, historical redlining, & Latino immigration in San Antonio. 🗓️ TUE 9/29 🕑 11AM - 1PM📍Kerwin 301 👉 bit.ly/4xSoLRT

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Don't miss Professor Matthew Notowidigdo (@profnoto.bsky.social, @chicagobooth.bsky.social) as he discusses his research on the correlation between restrictions on SNAP sugary drinks and changes in healthcare spending. 🗓️ MON 9/28 🕑 3:30 - 4:30 PM📍Kerwin 301 👉 RSVP: tinyurl.com/rss-fall2026

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🎓 Interested in public policy or public administration? Meet reps from some of the nation’s top schools at the DC Select Grad Fair, hosted by SPA! 📅 WED 9/30 🕠 5:30–7:30 PM📍The Washington Center 👉 RSVP here: american-spa.swoogo.com/dcselect26student Find the right program for you!

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Rethinking how sexual assault is reported could help create a system that better supports survivors—while strengthening collaboration b/w police & forensic nurses. Read SPA Rachael Goodman-Williams's issue brief here: bit.ly/4gCacfR

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Last but not least, SPA's Sarah Souders presents her research titled "How Persistently Constrained School Districts Adapt Under Property Tax Limits" on day 3 of #ABFM2026. #SPAProud #ResearchMatters

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

What would Irish reunification actually mean—and what political, constitutional, and practical questions would it raise? Read the full analysis by SPA's Kimberly Cowell-Meyers (@kbcowell.bsky.social) and SIS's Carolyn Gallaher (cgallaher.bsky.social) in @us.theconversation.com. tinyurl.com/y5w448xm

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

When an SPA student learning AI at Kogod lands an LA City Council internship, he builds a tool to streamline constituent services. For AU's internship month, watch Jonah Shabsis (SPA/BA '28) explain what he built this summer for Council Member Tim McOsker. Jonah’s story: bit.ly/4hMYTlj

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

On #ABFM2026 day 2, don't miss Prof. @nathanfavero.com's session titled "Talk Is Cheap, but Money Talks: A Study of Organizational Responses to Performance Signals," and Prof. David Schwegman's session titled "The Local Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Large-Scale Data Centers."

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

SPA Prof. Jane Palmer, and SPA alumni Erin Williams, M.S. and Melissa Kilmer, PhD, and their colleagues explored how college students perceived #MeToo—and how identity shaped views of accountability and the movement’s limits. Read here: tinyurl.com/38md47z3

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Congrats to SPA Assoc. Prof. David Schwegman for presenting his research, “Seeing the Budget Clearly: How Citizens Interpret Traditional and Visualized Public Finance Information,” at the 2026 Association for Budgeting & Financial Management (ABFM) Conference today. 👏

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

"There are a fair number of programs that have earnings that are modest but high enough to clear the pretty low bar of the high school earnings test — but that have really high debt, and students are struggling." @peerresearch.bsky.social's @jdmatsudaira.bsky.social weighs in: tinyurl.com/3mdvsjws

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

For survivors who aren’t ready—or don’t feel comfortable—to report to law enforcement, anonymous consultation may offer another path forward. SPA's Rachael Goodman-Williams explores how forensic nurses & sex crime detectives can work together to better support survivors. Learn more: bit.ly/4gCacfR.

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The SPA Honors Program is for students ready to dive deeper into public affairs through small, rigorous courses & a capstone research project. ⚠️ Apply by 10/5 👉 RSVP for an info session: spahonors@american.edu 🗓️ 9/23 🕑 8 PM📍Virtual 🗓️ 9/28 🕑 5:30 PM📍Kerwin 311

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The American Dream is losing its shine. 🇺🇸 Why are more Hispanic Americans questioning whether it’s still within reach? SPA's Diana Orcés explores in numbers in her new article. Read here: tinyurl.com/yzjuxzy5

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Before the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, 93% of Japan’s crude imports passed through the Strait of Hormuz. SPA’s John Calabrese examines how the crisis is reshaping Japan’s security strategy & its relationship w/ Washington. 👉 Read more: tinyurl.com/3wzc7db4

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

About last night: The first @ccps.bsky.social “Dialogue on Democracy” event of Fall ‘26 featured Marc Elias, in conversation with Ron Elving on “Free and Fair Elections.” Watch the recording here: youtube.com/live/82aTi90...

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Don't miss tonight's CCPS lecture on Free & Fair Elections with Marc Elias and Ron Elving! Check out DPAP's Research Seminar Series guest lecturers, JLCS pre-law prep session and seminar series, honors program info sessions, and the DC Select Grad Fair! RSVP here: tinyurl.com/SPAeventsRSVP

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

SPA's @ccps.bsky.social presents the Dialogues on Democracy talk, w/ Marc Elias (@eliaslawgroup.bsky.social), in conversation w/ Ron Elving (SPA; NPR), on the upcoming midterm elections and the question of free and fair elections. 🗓️ 9/21 🕑 6:30 PM📍SIS Founder's Room 👉bit.ly/4AgELQ1

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

⚖️ Thinking about Law School? Learn about the steps for applying and how to submit your very best applications with AU Washington College of Law Asst. Dean Akira Shiroma & SPA's Pre-Law Advisor Michelle Engert. 🗓️ WED 9/23 🕑11 AM - 12:30 PM📍Kerwin 301 👉american-spa.swoogo.com/LawSchool-Fall26

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

"The underlying causes of international terrorism that led to Al Qaeda’s anti-Western bent remain largely unaddressed," says SPA @perilresearch.bsky.social's Bill Braniff to The New Yorker. Read more here: tinyurl.com/5n7ts5jm 📷 Peter Marlow / Magnum

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

🗳️ SPA's Joshua Ferrer (@jferrer505.bsky.social) explores how open, closed, and nonpartisan primaries shape voter turnout and takes a closer look at how election rules can influence the makeup of primary electorates. 👉 Read his analysis: tinyurl.com/4hskhhrh

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

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American University School of Public Affairs @au-spa.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

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