2023 Sine Fellows

Government & Politics ·

Mental Health, Local News Decline Among Issues for Sine 2023 Fellows

As a non-partisan platform for policy innovation and discussion of some of the nation’s most pressing challenges, the Sine Institute plays an essential role in American University’s commitment to prepare the next generation of changemakers
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Election Day

Government & Politics ·

AU Experts Talk Midterms, Election Fallout

A group of American University administrators and professors explained how the election played out and why Republicans didn’t gain as many seats as they’d hoped.
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Gary Cohn

Alumni ·

AU Changemakers Honored at the 2022 President’s Circle Celebration

AU Changemakers Honored at the 2022 President’s Circle Celebration
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M. Shea Lamanna

Alumni ·

SPA Alumni Profile: M. Shea Lamanna

Department of Government graduate manages development and grant writing for area nonprofit.
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Richard Bennett

Research ·

Do Body-Worn Cameras Discourage Police Officers from Doing Their Jobs?

AU researchers examine how body-worn cameras influence police activity.
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Upstream, Downriver conference flyer

Environment ·

Experts Gather for Symposium on 50th Anniversary of Clean Water Act

Panelists celebrate cleaner rivers and discuss ongoing challenges from non-point source pollution, climate change, and environmental injustice.
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Silvia Kim

Research ·

Do Demographics Control Election Outcomes?

SPA professor finds little evidence that voters’ demographics predict their choices at the ballot box.
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Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert speaks to students as the 2022 Sine Institute Distinguished Lecturer.

Environment ·

Patagonia Founder Gives Away Company to Tackle Climate Crisis

Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert joined AU's Sine Institute to discuss Patagonia’s recent decision and discuss running a socially and environmentally conscious company.
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PERIL director and AU professor Cynthia Miller-Idriss speaks at a White House summit on hate-fueled violence.

Government & Politics ·

Toward a More United America

AU professor among those who spoke this month at a bipartisan summit on hate-fueled violence
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AU student Edwin Santos looks over the ocean while traveling in El Salvador.

Achievements ·

First-Generation Student Earns Inaugural Scholarship from Obama Foundation, Airbnb CEO

The scholarship provides up to $50,000 in financial aid for the final two years of college for students who want to pursue a career in public service and substantial funding for travel.
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