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Purchasing decisions were central to the planning of the new Meltzer Center. Earlier this year, Â鶹ÊÓƵ broke ground on the center, which will be the first net-zero university building in the region. Rendering courtesy Perkins Eastman /Rust Orling Architects.

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New Research Project Launched at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Aims to Further Improve Sustainability

A new research project underway at Â鶹ÊÓƵ aims to find ways that Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s employees can make greener choices in purchasing.
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Sine Fellows Spring 2025

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The Sine Institute at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Announces 2025 Spring Fellows

The Sine Institute of Policy & Politics at Â鶹ÊÓƵ announces its first class of 2025 Sine Fellows and a 2025 Distinguished Lecturer.
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Receives NIH Award to Study Effectiveness of Anti-Obesity Programs

Â鶹ÊÓƵ SPA professor receives NIH award to study the effects of federal funding on the efforts to reduce obesity and obesity-related health conditions in the U.S.
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Gabe Castro-Root

Communications ·

Â鶹ÊÓƵ School of Communication Student Gabe Castro-Root is Selected for Exclusive Antarctic Expedition

This immersive expedition is made possible by FUTURE of SPACE, which aims to elevate young voices in journalism, inspire global dialogue, and foster cross-disciplinary partnerships for the future of our planet.
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Alumni ·

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Honors Communications Innovator

Margery Kraus, founder and executive chairman of APCO, is this year's recipient of the Cyrus A. Ansary Medal
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Institute for Macroeconomic and Policy Analysis Board Member Simon Johnson Awarded Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences

Johnson is the second IMPA board member to be honored with the Nobel in Economics.
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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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Government & Politics ·

Election 2024: How Will Candidates' Approaches to Corporate Tax Affect the Economy?

College of Arts and Sciences economists find key differences in the presidential candidates' corporate tax proposals
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PEER Center

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New PEER Center at Â鶹ÊÓƵ to Advance Equitable Postsecondary Education Outcomes

Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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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ITP Changemakers Award recipient Ann Cleveland, Prof. Diana Burley, Prof. Fiona Alexander, and last year's recipient Zach Tudor

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American U. Honors Pioneer in Digital Risk Communications for Commitment in Inclusivity in Technology Policy

Ann Cleaveland, Executive Director at the University of California Berkeley Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity, was honored with Â鶹ÊÓƵ's annual Inclusive Technology Policy Changemaker Award.
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