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ICYMI . . . Meta Launched Instagram Teen Accounts

Six things to know now about new protections on a platform used by a majority of teens ages 13 to 17.
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American FLOTUS Podcast

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New Podcast Series, American FLOTUS, Debuts

The First Ladies Association for Research and Education and the popular podcast American POTUS launched a new podcast that focuses on US first ladies, their impact, legacies, and evolution of the role and office.
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PEER Center

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New PEER Center at AU to Advance Equitable Postsecondary Education Outcomes

AU and The George Washington University launch a new Postsecondary Equity & Economics Research (PEER) Center that will research policies to improve the affordability and outcomes of postsecondary education in the United States.
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New WPI Poll

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She Votes: From Issues to Impact

Women in Politics Institute released results of its new 2024 Poll "She Votes: From Issues to Impact."
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Political Science 路

Tracing the Roots of Antisemitism

SPA professor explores the relationship between education and prejudice across countries.
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Jane Palmer

Criminology 路

"Survivor-Defined Justice"

SPA professor explores the civil legal needs of sexual assault survivors.
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Achievements 路

SPA Welcomes New Faculty in 2024-25

The School of Public Affairs (SPA) at American University is pleased to welcome 11 new faculty members.
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Achievements 路

Fantastic Voyage: Three Eagles land Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship

An AU student has won the award every year since its inception
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Gender on the Ballot news

Government & Politics 路

AU SPA鈥檚 Women & Politics Institute Is Permanent Home to Gender on the Ballot

Support from Barbara Lee Family Foundation Ensures Important Dialogue on Gender in Politics Will Continue
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On Campus 路

What We鈥檙e Reading This Summer

From history to fantasy, mystery to nonfiction, and more, AU faculty, staff, students, and neighbors share the good reads capturing their attention.
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