Achievements ·
SPA Welcomes 14 New Faculty in 2025-26
The School of Public Affairs (SPA) at American University is pleased to welcome 14 new faculty members this academic year.
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What We Did This Summer: SIS Students, Faculty, and Staff Share
Members of the SIS community share brief reflections about how they spent summer 2025.
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Alumni ·
From Higher Education to Municipal Leadership
SPA alum named top administrator for the Village of Irvington, NY.
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College of Arts & Sciences Staff Honored with University Awards
Matthew Lantry, Rachel Weiss, Erica Lesto, and Michael Harvey honored for their outstanding contributions
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Alumni ·
A Picture-Perfect Summer Brunch Brings Alumni and Friends to Airlie
The event marked the first for AU alumni at the historic property, with farm-fresh food, an AU Athletics panel, and a fundraiser directly benefiting current AU students.
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Alumni ·
Greetings from Patty Caballero
A monthly message to AU alumni from Alumni Association President Patty Caballero
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Alumni ·
Why the World Needs International Affairs Leaders Now
We asked several SIS alumni to share words of wisdom for current students studying international affairs at a time of change.
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Greetings from Patty Caballero
A monthly message to AU alumni from Alumni Association President Patty Caballero
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Achievements ·
Design with Purpose: Alum’s Animated Film Explores Homelessness in DC
Isabelle Ritz ’25 recognized by Creative Quarterly and AIGA for her motion graphic, “A Bench is NOT a Home”
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Fulbright Awarded to Nutritional Neuroscientist Kathleen Holton
At France’s University of Montpellier, Holton will explore connections between additives found in ultra-processed foods and mental health
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