Alt Text

SMPA Announces New Director

SMPA is thrilled to announce that Professor Silvio Waisbord has been named the new SMPA director, effective July 1, 2020.

February 7, 2026

SMPA Announces New Director

Alt Text

A Message From Director Waisbord Regarding Fall Semester

February 7, 2026

A Message From Director Waisbord Regarding Fall Semester

Alt Text

2021 SMPA Award, Scholarship and Prize Recipients

February 7, 2026

Congratulations to all 2021 award, prize, and scholarship winners!

Job Opening: Associate Professor of Media & Public Affairs, Data Journalism

February 7, 2026

SMPA Seeks Associate Professor of Media & Public Affairs, Data Journalism

In Remembrance of Christopher Sterling

February 7, 2026

In Remembrance of Christopher Sterling

Capitol Building

GW Politics Poll Finds Americans Concerned about Biden's Leadership and Age, Trump's Moral Character

February 7, 2026

A new GW Politics Poll shows significant liabilities for U.S. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump heading into the 2024 election.

Peter Loge

Director Peter Loge's End of Spring Semester Note

February 7, 2026

Director Peter Loge Final Note of the Spring Semester

Biden

Q & A: What President Biden’s Exit Means for the Democratic Party

February 7, 2026

Peter Loge discusses the historical significance of the president’s decision and what is likely to happen between now and the Democratic National Convention

Dean's Election Series Panel

Choices Facing Voters with the Election Days Away

February 7, 2026

GW political experts weigh in as the presidential election campaigns wind down.

Peter Loge

Director Peter Loge's End of Fall Semester Note

February 7, 2026

Director Peter Loge Final Note of the Fall 2024 Semester