
2021 SMPA Award, Scholarship and Prize Recipients
October 10, 2025
Congratulations to all 2021 award, prize, and scholarship winners!

Documentary Film: Who Killed Alex Odeh?
The assassination of a beloved Palestinian-American activist in Southern California sets off a 35-year quest for justice that exposes the transnational dimension of the Israel/Palestine conflict.
October 10, 2025
From directors Jason Osder and William Youmans comes a socio-political true crime mystery.

Job Opening: Associate Professor of Media & Public Affairs, Data Journalism
October 10, 2025
SMPA Seeks Associate Professor of Media & Public Affairs, Data Journalism

SMPA Director of Strategic Initiatives Frank Sesno Awarded the President's Medal at 2023 Commencement
The award is the highest honor a GW President can bestow.
October 10, 2025
SMPA Director of Strategic Initiatives Frank Sesno Awarded the President's Medal at 2023 Commencement.

SMPA Alumni Remember Professor Mike Freedman
October 10, 2025
Alumni share stories and fond memories of Michael Freedman


A note to students at the end of the Fall ‘23 semester: Read great writing about troubling times
October 10, 2025
"I encourage you to spend some time reading things that probably aren’t on an SMPA syllabus."


SMPA Panel: Political Candidates Need to Get Better at Selling to Reach Young Voters and POC
October 10, 2025
Maxwell Nunes, Sejal Govindarao and Pili Tobar discussed the challenges to campaigns of reaching evolving demographic populations.

GW Politics Poll Reveals Challenges Facing Biden Even before the First Debate
October 10, 2025
A new GW Politics Poll sheds light on why Donald Trump’s support remains strong despite various challenges