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Regulatory Policy and Practice Series Brings Expertise to Capitol Hill
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Susan Dudley presenting to legislative staff at the Regulatory Policy and Practice Seminar Series
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The Regulatory Studies Center continued its seminar series with a second session at the US Capitol Visitor Center earlier this month. Professor Susan Dudley presented the fundamentals of separation of powers, recent Supreme Court administrative law decisions, regulatory procedure, the rulemaking process, agency structure and actions, and oversight. The session built on concepts introduced at the March seminar, which was also held at the Capitol. The series has been a valuable opportunity for the Center to engage with legislative staff at a time when regulatory process and administrative law are more relevant than ever for the public interest. The RSC team plans to offer additional seminars on Capitol Hill in the coming months to explore regulatory topics as they continue to develop in the new administration. Sign up for their newsletter to stay in the know about future events and seminars.
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Award-winning Cellini Excels in Research and Teaching
Professor Stephanie Cellini excels in both teaching and research excellence. She received a grant from the Strada Foundation for her work with the Postsecondary Education and Economics Research (PEER) Center. The grant will support a study of how federal and state policies shape the way colleges allocate their spending across instruction, student services, facilities, marketing, athletics, and more.
Also, this year she received the university's Oscar and Shoshana Trachtenberg Prize for Teaching Excellence, an award established in 1990 by President Emeritus Stephen Joel Trachtenberg in memory of his parents to recognize an outstanding faculty member's extraordinary dedication to teaching, research, and service to the university.
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"This award means so much to me. It is humbling to be recognized when there are so many other amazing teachers in TSPPPA and GW. For nearly two decades, my colleagues in TSPPPA have shared their ideas with me and taught me so much about teaching--like how to make my class more inclusive, accessible, and applicable to the real world. Thank you! I am also grateful to my students who have been so patient with me as I have tried new methods, games, and experiments that don't always work. Your hard work and engagement make teaching so rewarding. Thank you, TSPPPA community!"
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Gift Increases Wolcott Foundation Support of Students in Public Service
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Students Robert Reasoner, Amanda Krantz, Maren Nicolaysen, Ashley Alessandra, and Brianna Gist with Wolcott Foundation Chair Michael Clark (center) (Liz Lynch)
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| For decades, the Wolcott Foundation has provided fellowships for incoming GW Master's students seeking a career in government service through programs at the Trachtenberg School, Elliott School of International Affairs, and School of Business. This past Giving Day, the Foundation added $500,000 to its multi-million-dollar endowment at GW. We are honored by the Foundation's ongoing support. Our current Wolcott Fellows represent a diverse array of academic disciplines, reflecting the wide-ranging interests and talents of students committed to making a difference in government and public policy.
View our former TSPPPA Wolcott Fellows Flipbook here →
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Current TSPPPA Wolcott Fellows. Top Row: Amanda Krantz (MA-ESP), Maren Nicolaysen (MPA), and Octavia Rolle (MPA). Bottom Row: Elly Hensley (MPP) and Ashley Alessandra (MPP)
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"Being a Wolcott Fellow has been an incredible honor, and I am grateful for the Wolcott Foundation’s support during my graduate studies. Beyond the financial assistance, the fellowship has provided a meaningful sense of community here at GW. The other Wolcott Fellows have been a constant source of encouragement—we support each other’s journeys and celebrate one another’s accomplishments. This experience has also strengthened my commitment to a career in public service by connecting me with past Fellows who have built impactful, service-oriented careers. The Wolcott Foundation Fellowship has given me role models to look up to and a clear vision of the kind of public servant I hope to become." - Elly Hensley, MPP student
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Newcomer and Students Collaborate on Report on the Use of AI in Local Governments
In the Fall, Professor Kathy Newcomer’s “Evidence Building in Government” course collaboratively wrote a report on the use of Artificial Intelligence in local governments titled “The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Local Governments: Opportunities and Challenges.” The paper explores case studies of five local governments that have been early adopters of AI to learn how they are devising policies and meeting challenges in real time. The five local governments include Austin, Texas, Boston, Massachusetts, Montgomery County, Maryland, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Seattle, Washington. Read the full report here →
Prof. Newcomer also shared this report with the City Manager in Rockville, Maryland, who shared the report along with some notes from the report to a group of local managers across the United States. Read more →
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Dudley Featured in NPR's Planet Money
Professor and Regulatory Studies Founder Susan Dudley was recently featured in an NPR Planet Money podcast episode. Dudley enjoyed a lively conversation with NPR’s Planet Money co-host Keith Romer in the segment, “OIRA: The tiny office that's about to remake the federal government.” In February, President Trump required that independent regulatory agencies run their regulations through the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) before issuing them. Susan and the Planet Money team explored how, for almost 45 years, OIRA has worked to ensure executive agency regulations are well-reasoned, coordinated across agencies, and accountable to the elected president, and what this expansion of its authority might mean for independent agencies and the public. Listen to the full segment →
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Join Us for the Capstone Expo and Graduation Celebration
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Murphy and Reginal Present Research at ASPA as Founders’ Fellows
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Addie Murphy and Travis Reginal at the ASPA Annual Conference
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| MA-ESP student Addie Murphy and PhD student Travis Reginal were selected as Founders’ Fellows for the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA). At the annual ASPA Conference, they were inducted and presented their research. Travis presented “Exploring Successes and Challenges in Local Government Racial Equity Initiatives,” while Addie presented “The Environment Rules: How the Federal Government Regulates the World Around Us.”
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Ruiz Presents Research at Bouchet Annual Conference and Induction
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Tatiana Ruiz at the Edward A. Bouchet Annual Conference
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| PhD student, Tatiana Ruiz, was officially inducted into the Edward Alexander Bouchet Graduate Honor Society at the Edward A. Bouchet Annual Conference held at Yale University. As part of the conference, Tatiana also had an opportunity to present some of her research titled "The Role of Representative Bureaucracy in Addressing Campus Sexual Violence: A Mixed Methods Analysis."
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From Career Services to Career Advancement
We are proud to share an important update that reflects our commitment to your future. The Trachtenberg School's Office of Career Services has transitioned to the Office of Career Advancement. This transition signals how we support students and alumni throughout their professional journey—from securing initial positions to achieving advanced career growth—with tailored career advising, impactful programs, and specialized resources, providing career services for life. Learn more →
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Thank You for Your Support on Giving Day!
We are grateful for the generosity of our community. Thank you to the TSPPPA Advisory Council for their matching gift on Giving Day and to the faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends who also joined in supporting us. Your contributions to our school make a lasting impact. Gifts of all sizes are always appreciated and we hope you will continue to support our school →
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