Achievements ·

Outstanding Service and Student Achievement Awards Recipients

In April, American University recognized both of its awardees for the 2015 Outstanding Service Award as well as its awardees for the 10 Student Achievement Awards, 4 of which were awarded to SPA students.
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In a green shirt, Butner smiles left of Halvorson, who wears long brown hair and glasses.

Student Life ·

Residential Community Clusters Spark Peer Education, Leadership

RCCs extend students’ learning experiences into their residence halls.
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SPA Leadership students stand outside of the Capitol.

Government & Politics ·

SPA Gives Low Down on the Shutdown

The SPA community sought to better understand the recent 16-day government shutdown in a number of ways, from watching the Senate debates in person, hosting experts to debate the issues, and helping drive the conversation in the media.
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Davidson is holding a letter from the White House honoring his disability rights advocacy.

Achievements ·

AU Senior Named White House “Champion of Change”

Ki’tay Davidson was chosen as one of only eight young Americans leading in disability advocacy.
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Deon Jones with Vice President Biden

On Campus ·

Undergrad Lives Dreams as White House Intern, Elected Official, and Truman Scholar

From the moment Deon Jones, SPA/BA ’14, arrived at AU, he injected himself into the policy world, becoming DC's youngest-ever elected official. Turns out, that was just the beginning.
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Upperclassmen share advice about college with freshmen students

On Campus ·

Food for Thought: A Breakfast of Sorts

SPA Leadership students from all grades came together over a delicious meal and shared advice about college.
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Sophomore students in the SPA Leadership Program meet with potential mentors

On Campus ·

Leaders Meeting Leaders

In October the Leadership Program hosted a "flash mentoring" reception for sophomore students to meet professionals in the Washington, D.C., community.
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Three generations of a buddy family spend time together

On Campus ·

New Buddy Pairs Make Leadership Family Even Stronger

Students in the SPA Leadership Program share how the buddy program has helped with their transition to college life.
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United States Capitol Building

Achievements ·

SPA's Leadership Program Announces the Class of 2016

This year's Leadership Program recipients represent 16 states, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, and nearly 40% of them are merit-award winners.
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On Campus ·

Student Meets with President Obama About Disability Policy

Watch a video recap of Allie Cannington's meeting with the American Association of People with Disabilities Summer Internship Program.
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