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Adalyn Watkins SPA/MPA '26

When Watkins arrived in D.C. in June 2023 as a fellow with the Roosevelt Network, the city spoke to her. 鈥淚 feel like D.C. is a playground where I'm able to learn, explore, and try different things,鈥 she shared. 鈥淎t SPA, I'm looking forward to building community around people who want to see change in the world.鈥 The communications major looks to apply an interest in public speaking to issues at the intersection of public administration, policy, and education, with long-term goals of holding office and/or heading a nonprofit. Watkins recently accepted a full-time position with the U.S. Overseas Cooperative Development Council, where she helps create educational and economic opportunities in different countries.


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SPA is Turning 90!

2024 marks the 90th anniversary for the School of Public Affairs. We've compiled聽a look back at our 90 year history.聽For the past nine decades, 猫咪社区app University鈥檚 School of Public Affairs has been a leader in public affairs education

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Alison Jacknowitz

Introducing Alison Jacknowitz as our Interim Dean!

We are pleased she will lead our school in the 2023-24 academic year.

Message from the Dean

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猫咪社区app University鈥檚 School of Public Affairs Ranked No. 13 Overall, Highest in D.C., by U.S. News and World Report

According to the 2025 edition of U.S. News and World Report鈥檚 rankings of Public Affairs Graduate Schools, the AU SPA continues to earn high marks.
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Event Dispatches

Dispatches

SPA shares insider information on the world of public affairs, from choosing and applying to the right program for you, to courses, careers, and the culture.

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Recruitment Events


Browse our graduate recruitment events to meet SPA on campus, on the road, or through one of our virtual sessions!

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PEER

The Postsecondary Equity & Economics Research (PEER) Center is an initiative focused on promoting more equitable outcomes in higher education.

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Featured News

Tongtong Zhang

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Political Compliance, Gender, and 鈥渢he China Case鈥

SPA professor examines political behavior among Confucius Institute teachers.
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Joseph Atchulo (MPA, '25)

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'A Heart Full of Grace'

Joseph Atchulo (MPA, 鈥25) has a special genius for service.
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Specialty Rankings

number 12

for Public Policy Analysis

by U.S. News & World Report's 2024 Public Affairs Graduate Schools Rankings

number 13

in Public Finance & Budgeting

by U.S. News & World Report's 2024 Public Affairs Graduate Schools Rankings

number 22

in Urban Policy

by U.S. News & World Report's 2024 Public Affairs Graduate Schools Rankings