Research ·
A Spirited Discovery: AU Students Uncover the Chemistry of Aged Gin
Ten AU students aged gin in tiny oak barrels, explored its changing chemistry, and became published scientists.
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Political Science ·
More Than Spectators: How Eagles Engaged in the Historic 2026 Midterms
From analysis by AU experts to AU students reporting on the ground in Michigan, read about all the ways the university participated in Election Day 2026 on November 3.
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Technology ·
Building Better AI: AU Launches New MS Degree in Artificial Intelligence
New Master of Science degree in Artificial Intelligence will prepare students to build, evaluate, and responsibly shape the technology transforming our world
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Social Sciences ·
A Century of Economics at AU: 100 Years of Scholarship and Impact
What began with a single economics doctorate in 1926 has grown into AU's largest doctoral program, with graduates shaping policy, research, and education around the world.
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In the Community ·
Where History Lives: AU’s Humanities Truck Takes to the Streets of DC
Some of Washington's best stories aren't found in museums or archives. AU's Humanities Truck goes straight to the people who know them best.
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On Campus ·
Learning Blooms on AU’s Green Campus
American University’s Urban Gardening course takes advantage of the campus arboretum as a living laboratory for Eagles looking to cultivate their green thumbs.
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In the Community ·
A Short Walk from Campus, a LEGO Cathedral, and a Game Waiting to Be Built
Joseph DeNavas (CAS/BA '27) went exploring Washington, DC, and came home with an idea: to turn one of the city's grandest landmarks into a video game full of historical surprises
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International ·
AU Historian Andrew Demshuk Uncovers Dark Secret that Changes a City’s Legacy
Demshuk uncovered a celebrated architect’s hidden Stasi past. A decade later, his research forced a German city to reconsider its plans to honor him—and raised questions about how new discoveries can change our understanding of history.
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Professional News ·
AU in the News: Week of September 18
Your weekly roundup of faculty expertise, student achievements, leadership perspectives, and top campus initiatives.
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Internships ·
Eyes on the Earth
As the first AU student selected for a prestigious NASA internship, Carter Zembrzuski, CAS/BS ’27, traded his comfort zone for high-altitude science—and reshaped his vision for the future.
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