SMPA Headlines
2022 SMPA Award, Scholarship and Prize Recipients
May 17, 2022
Congratulations to all 2022 award, prize, and scholarship winners!
SMPA National Council Members Dana Bash and Chuck Todd Received Honorary Degrees During 2022 Commencement
Political journalists Bash and Todd became honorary Doctors of Public Service during the May 15 Commencement celebration on the National Mall.
May 16, 2022
Dana Bash and Chuck Todd are now honorary Doctors of Public Service.
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.
May 10, 2022
From directors Jason Osder and William Youmans comes a socio-political true crime mystery.
Director Waisbord's Note on the Russian military invasion of Ukraine
March 2, 2022
"I echo President Wrighton’s statement last week that members of our community may be particularly affected by this evolving situation."
Director Waisbord's Note on the Anniversary of January 6th
January 7, 2022
"A year later, it’s important for us to remember the historic events and to reflect on the monumental significance of an insurrection."
Award-winning War Correspondent and Author Join SMPA as Shapiro Fellow
December 1, 2021
During the Spring semester, journalist and alumna Megan K. Stack will join SMPA as the 2022 J.B. and Maurice C. Shapiro Fellow.
Building global support to Combat Disinformation in Media
October 15, 2021
IPDGC hosts Distinguished Humphrey Fellowship
GW Politics Poll Shows Lack of Trust by Republicans in Biden Won States
July 27, 2021
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.
SMPA Announces New Director of the Project for Media and National Security
May 13, 2021
SMPA is pleased to announce that Thom Shanker has been selected as the next director of the Project for Media and National Security.
CNN Gift Will Increase Public Understanding of Environmental Issues and Honor Ted Turner
May 5, 2021
Cable News Network (CNN) founder Ted Turner earned a reputation as a pioneer in global media and journalism.
2021 SMPA Award, Scholarship and Prize Recipients
April 22, 2021
Congratulations to all 2021 award, prize, and scholarship winners!
Director's Message of Solidarity with the Asian Community
March 20, 2021
Director's Message of Solidarity with the Asian Community