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SMPA Announces New Director

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

December 13, 2025

SMPA Announces New Director

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Dr. Imani M. Cheers is the New SMPA Associate Director

December 13, 2025

Dr. Imani M. Cheers is the New SMPA Associate Director

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GW Politics Poll Finds Trump Elicits Negative Emotions in Voters

December 13, 2025

A new GW Politics Poll shows that Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden holds a 10-point lead nationally.

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GW Politics Poll Shows Lack of Trust by Republicans in Biden Won States

December 13, 2025

GW Politics Poll shows that just 44% of Republicans and 76% of Democrats have a “great deal” or “fair amount” of trust in their state election administrators.

Framing Fatherhood

SMPA Professor Imani M. Cheers' Exhibition Celebrates Black Fatherhood

"Framing Fatherhood" is on display at the Corcoran's Flagg Building until July 31.

December 13, 2025

Professor Imani M. Cheers' "Framing Fatherhood" is on display at the Corcoran's Flagg Building until July 31.

Director Waisbord's Note on New SMPA Director

December 13, 2025

Director Waisbord's Note on New SMPA Director

Mindy Finn & Jonathan Karl

SMPA Welcomes 2023 Terker Fellows

SMPA is excited to welcome Mindy Finn and Jonathan Karl as the 2023-2024 Terker Distinguished Fellows

December 13, 2025

SMPA is excited to welcome Mindy Finn and Jonathan Karl as the 2023-2024 Terker Distinguished Fellows

View from the Loge

View from the Loge: October 10, 2023

December 13, 2025

View from the Loge: October 10