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Jane Palmer

Criminology ·

"Survivor-Defined Justice"

SPA professor explores the civil legal needs of sexual assault survivors.
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Thomas Zeitzoff

Political Science ·

Tracing the Roots of Antisemitism

SPA professor explores the relationship between education and prejudice across countries.
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Achievements ·

SPA Welcomes New Faculty in 2024-25

The School of Public Affairs (SPA) at Â鶹Æƽâ°æ is pleased to welcome 11 new faculty members.
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From left: Chapman, Hawthorne Klinger, and Smith

Achievements ·

Fantastic Voyage: Three Eagles land Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship

An Â鶹Æƽâ°æ student has won the award every year since its inception
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Gender on the Ballot news

Government & Politics ·

Â鶹Æƽâ°æ SPA’s 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 ·

What We’re Reading This Summer

From history to fantasy, mystery to nonfiction, and more, Â鶹Æƽâ°æ faculty, staff, students, and neighbors share the good reads capturing their attention.
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TaLisa Carter

Social Policy ·

Skin in the Game

SPA professor and alumna examine how skin tone impacts perceptions of physical attraction.
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Announcement ·

Â鶹Æƽâ°æ’s Kogod School of Business, School of Public Affairs Appoint Eminent Scholar Chair in Sustainability

The dual appointment between American’s Kogod School of Business and School of Public Affairs marks the first joint endowed chair in the university’s history.
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Nicole Darnall

Announcement ·

Â鶹Æƽâ°æ’s Kogod School of Business, School of Public Affairs Appoint Eminent Scholar Chair in Sustainability

The dual appointment between American’s Kogod School of Business and School of Public Affairs marks the first joint endowed chair in the university’s history.
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Lynn Addington

Criminology ·

Exploring “The Linkâ€

SPA professor uses new data to examine the relationships among animal cruelty, domestic violence, and law enforcement outcomes.
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