Research ·
To Tweet or Not to Tweet: The Influence of Negative Rhetoric
SPA Researchers Examine Incivility in Congressional Tweets.
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Government & Politics ·
Finding Bipartisanship in a Divided Nation
Former Congressman Will Hurd talks about bridging the gap in the political divisions in the US.
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Research ·
Summer Scholars Funding Enables Unique Research
AU's Summer Scholars and Artists Research Fellowship provides funding to help students conduct research.
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Alumni ·
Political Communication Alumni Speak the Language of Politics and Government
High-profile SOC/SPA graduates share stories of their career rise and using messaging to affect real change.
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Alumni ·
Supporting Today’s Student Researchers—Tomorrow’s Agents of Change
Katherine Pringle, SPA/BA ’90, and her husband, John McCormick, believe that young people are the lynchpin in addressing the world’s most challenging problems, from climate change to world hunger to income disparity.
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Research ·
SPA Professor Examines Windfalls for Local Economies
New studies demonstrate positive impact of wind turbines on county finances and economic development.
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Announcement ·
New Research Identifies Key Differences Between Intentional Animal Abuse and Neglect
A new study by American University and the Animal Welfare Institute analyzed and categorized crimes against animals as either neglect or intentional cruelty. The research is based on newly available police data from across the country.
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Announcement ·
SPA Hosts First Annual Summer Diversity Academy
Initiative looks to support the research and careers of underrepresented doctoral students and junior faculty.
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Government & Politics ·
2022 Sine Summer Series Brings Experts on Government, Health, Bipartisanship
The Summer with Sine series kicks off June 17.
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In the Community ·
Doors Opening or Closing: Navigating AAPI and LGBTQ+ Intersecting Identities in America
As Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month ends and Pride Month begins, members of the AU family in both communities reflect on the intersection of those identities.
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