Achievements ·
How an AU Student Built an AI Tool for the Los Angeles City Council
SPA’s Jonah Shabsis applied studies in political science, AI, and business analytics to solve district inefficiencies.
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Government & Politics ·
Irish Reunification is More Complicated Than Trump May Think
AU professors Carolyn Gallaher and Kimberly Cowell-Meyers discuss why Irish unification is not likely to happen in the near future.
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On Campus ·
Rewriting the Narrative
Norah O’Donnell and Kate Andersen Brower visited AU to discuss unearthing women’s lost history, confronting sexism in media, and turning preparation into power.
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International ·
Eagles as Diplomats: AU Students Bridge Cultures on Pre-Summit China Tour
Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington, 10 students traveled to China to build cross-cultural connections and explore shared global priorities.
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Professional News ·
AU in the News: Week of September 18
Your weekly roundup of faculty expertise, student achievements, leadership perspectives, and top campus initiatives.
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Internships ·
Tuned In to Public Service
Student intern Zoe Kazanzides, SPA/BA ’27, took her passion for public impact from the broadcast booth at NPR’s 1A to the halls of the Maryland State House—learning how storytelling and policy move communities forward.
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Political Science ·
Where Numbers Meet Narrative
For Sonya Purcell, CAS-SPA/BA ’28, data is not just analysis—it’s a language for understanding and transforming society.
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Criminology ·
Police Reporting After Sexual Assault
Issue Brief: New work by SPA Assistant Professor considers the predictors of reporting among victims who seek medical forensic care.
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Political Science ·
Does Ranked Choice Voting Work for Local Elections?
SPA professor considers whether, how, and under what circumstances RCV supports voter expression.
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Alumni ·
An AU Love Story, Eight Years in the Making
At American University, Saagar Gupta, SPA/BA ’18, MA ’19, and Shea Lamanna, SPA/MA ’20, found purpose, community, and, ultimately, each other.
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