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With over 1,800 students & 23K alumni, SPA tackles complex issues to educate, inform, & promote change across a broad field of study.
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SPA is on the MOVE 🚀In the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings, three of our programs climbed higher—Nonprofit Management at #3, Public Policy Analysis at #11, and Public Finance & Budgeting at #12. Plus, Social Policy is newly ranked at #18 nationwide.Upward momentum across the board! Read more here: bit.ly/4e2ABSY (link in bio)#SPAProud by @au_spa

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✨The new U.S. News & World Report rankings are in! SPA is #12 overall, top-rated in D.C., and in the top 5% of public affairs schools in the nation. 👏 So proud of our faculty's research and innovation advancing public affairs in a variety of fields. Learn more here: bit.ly/4e2ABSY (Link in bio) by @au_spa

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SPA is top-rated in the nation in three programs!⭐ #3 in Nonprofit Management (our highest individual ranking so far)⭐ #4 in Public Management & Leadership⭐ #5 in Public Finance & BudgetingWhat a testament to the quality of our faculty and programs 👏.Learn more here: bit.ly/4e2ABSY (link in bio) by @au_spa

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Could federal student loan changes close the door on graduate education for some students? SPA Postsecondary Education & Economics Research (PEER) Center's Clare McCann discusses the implications of the latest proposals. Read more: tinyurl.com/mpeew9ky by @au_spa

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Could Iraq become the Middle East's strategic connector? SPA's John Calabrese explains how Iraq is balancing regional and global competition to expand its influence—and the challenges that lie ahead. Read more: tinyurl.com/rbtmxvte (link in our bio) by @au_spa

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The number of borrowers defaulting on their student loans is growing, says PEER Senior Research Associate CJ Libassi. What are the consequences of default for those former students? Find out here: keranews.org/education/2026-07-20/number-of-college-loan-defaults-soar-in-texas-and-the-nation (link in our bio) by @au_spa

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"Women are plenty qualified, the issue is whether they can afford to be," writes SPA CLEG student Anusha Mathur, as she uncovers a new barrier facing women who want to run for office. Read here: https://www.genderontheballot.org/women-are-plenty-qualified-to-run-for-office-but-can-they-afford-to-be/ by @au_spa

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This summer, the Sine Institute of Policy & Politics is holding a series of virtual talks featuring leading voices in civic engagement, media, storytelling, and the future of American democracy.Don't miss Kristen Soltis Anderson on The American Voter Today: Trends, Data, and the Future of Elections.🗓️ Thur, 7/23 🕑 3:30-5 PM ET👉 american.swoogo.com/250SummerSeries by @au_spa

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🌍 What's it like to be an international student at SPA?From the application process to finding her way around a new country and a new culture, Walhana Gbolo (MPP'26) shares how SPA was there for her every step of the way. ❤️ 💙 by @au_spa

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Talk about a full-circle moment. ✨Years ago, Pablo Sanabria-Pulido (Universidad Icesi) read an article titled "Who Wants to Work for the Government?" It sparked a research interest, helped shape his academic path, and ultimately led him to pursue a doctorate at the American University School of Public Affairs.The twist? The article's author was Greg Lewis (Georgia State University), who taught at SPA for 11 years. Despite that connection, the two didn't meet until #PMRC2026, right here in Kerwin Hall.A reminder that the ideas we encounter today can shape the opportunities, relationships, and careers of tomorrow. by @au_spa

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Are treatment court "best practices" really backed by evidence? A new study by Drs. Jamie Vaske, Julie Baldwin, and John Boman IV at SPA's Center for Research and Collaborative Partnerships finds many recommendations in the latest national standards have limited—or no—strong empirical support, raising important questions for practitioners. Read here: inyurl.com/373j9c7h (link in our bio) by @au_spa

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