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Sunlight hitting Earth. Photo courtesy of NASA/Reid Wiseman.

Science ·

The Wonder of Artemis II: How Math Is Shaping the Awe-Inspiring Moon Mission

Mathematics and Statistics Professor Michael Robinson explains how curves, calculations, and a bit of wonder are guiding Artemis II’s incredible journey
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A collage image of photos taken during the Mosaic Collective and Alumni Reunion in 2025.

Alumni ·

Celebrating Mosaic Collective Alumni Leaders

Meet the current Mosaic Collective chairs and volunteer leaders.
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AU Chamber Singers, fall 2025. Photo: Ethan Kauffman.

Arts ·

April is Music Month at American University!

The Department of Performing Arts strikes a vibrant note this season with a dynamic lineup of vocal and instrumental concerts—offering something for every listener.
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The Artemis II rocket captured with the moon. Photo courtesy of NASA.

Research ·

Fly Me to the Moon (For Science)

One of only 34 global volunteers selected by NASA, an AU student-led team will help track the Artemis II mission this week as the Orion spacecraft carries four astronauts on a historic journey around the moon.
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Nationals Park

Social Sciences ·

Play Ball! The Business of Baseball Comes to Life in AU Classroom

PhD candidate Luke Fiore turns America’s favorite pastime into lessons in economics, engaging students across disciplines
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Nicholas Boggs during the Bishop C.C. McCabe Lecture on March 25. Photo by Jeff Watts.

On Campus ·

Love and Other Things

During the Bishop C.C. McCabe Lecture on March 25, Nicholas Boggs, CAS/MFA ’09, award-winning author of Baldwin: A Love Story, reflects on the “impossible” relationships that fueled James Baldwin’s life and legacy.
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Daniel Coughlin

Science ·

Varsity Swimmer Daniel Coughlin’s Quest to Measure the Runner’s High

What began as a question during early-morning swim practice became a published scientific discovery
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Keys at 10 years old with founding members of the book club.

Education ·

From Reader to Role Model: How Sidney Keys III Is Reshaping What It Means to Learn

Sidney Keys III, BA ’28, came to American University with a mission already in motion—and he is just getting started.
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Students watch Bill Irwin

Arts ·

Clowning Around: Lessons from Actor Bill Irwin

Veteran performer spoke with aspiring AU theater artists on acting, movement, and the art of clowning
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Simona Sotiri and Professor Johannes Ulf Lange with Sloan Digital Sky Survey plate

Science ·

Physics Students Win Awards and Recognition at National Astronomy Conference

AU undergraduates present cutting-edge research at one of astronomy’s biggest conferences
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