Hosted annually, the SPIA Alumni & Friends Reception in Washington D.C. provides an opportunity for alumni living in our nation’s capital to reconnect with fellow alumni, SPIA staff, faculty and friends.
The Latest News from SPIA
Feb 2026
Assistant professor uses data to improve well-being
At first glance, Ishtiaque Fazlul’s research portfolio looks like a patchwork quilt: Affordable Care Act coverage, AP test subsidies, effects of long COVID, child marriage policy, maternal health chatbots and
Feb 2026
Politics of the Presidency
When The Politics of the Presidency first appeared in print forty years ago, John Maltese was still a graduate student. He had no idea that he would eventually help steward
Feb 2026
Crises, War, and Diplomacy: Understanding the Decisions That Shape History
What drives nations to the brink of war—and what pulls them back? In Crises, War, and Diplomacy, published by Cambridge University Press, Professors John A. Vasquez and Andrew Owsiak tackle these
Feb 2026
Assistant professor uses data to improve well-being
At first glance, Ishtiaque Fazlul’s research portfolio looks like a patchwork quilt: Affordable Care Act coverage, AP test subsidies, effects of long COVID, child marriage policy, maternal health chatbots and
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Feb 17
U.S.-Vietnam Relations at the Fulcrum of Asia
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Feb 18
MPA Mid-Career Alumni Panel
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Feb 23
MPA Program Informational Webinar
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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