Although Americans want to believe that courts are fair, particularly in capital punishment cases, a new study by American University School of Public Affairs' Professor Jon Gould shows the courts are falling short.
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Should university officials invite speakers with extremist views to campus? What kind of protest should be allowed? Should students who threaten speakers face consequences? This was the topic of discussion at a recent SPA event.
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New AU professor talks music technology and recreating sounds of the past.
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New research by AU School of Public Affairs’ Nathan Favero examines just what kind of public management style leads to the better outcomes.
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Despite America's commitment to equality and fairness, the reality is that the gap between the rich and the poor is stark and growing. Just what that means for housing, education, and the criminal justice system was the focus of a recent SPA event.
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Christopher Lynch, professor of political science at Carthage College in Wisconsin, was the guest speaker at a SPA Political Theory Colloquium, in which he attempted to unpack what Machiavelli thought of ancient Greek philosophers Plato and Aristotle.
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SIS Professor Philip Brenner explores Cuban history and identity.
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American  University has launched an initiative to raise $40 million to construct  a state-of-the-art Hall of Science.
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A new report by SPA faculty explores the relationship between nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and local governments in developing countries.
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AU School of Public Affairs hosted Boston College’s Behrakis Professor, Robert Bartlett for a talk examining the concept of “chance” and how it’s viewed in political philosophy.
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