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Campus Beautification Day

On Campus ·

Pride in Our Place

American University’s 33rd Campus Beautification Day on April 7 brought together more than 400 staff, students, and faculty for a day of service.
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Photo courtesy of WMATA.

In the Community ·

All Aboard: Metro Marks a Milestone Moment

This week, Metro reaches its 50th anniversary.  We’re celebrating with big moments that tie the transportation system to AU.
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Reduced energy use for the 2025-2026 winter closure.

Environment ·

Holiday Energy Curtailment Results in Carbon Emissions Reduction Equivalent to Taking 63 Cars Off the Road for a Year

AU’s 15-year winter holiday tradition of energy curtailment once again yields campus-wide savings.
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Charles Lee and Fran Ulmer

Environment ·

SPA’s Center for Environmental Policy Names 2026 William K. Reilly Environmental Leadership Awards

The Center for Environmental School Policy (CEP) is pleased to announce the selections for the 2026 William K. Reilly Awards for Environmental Leadership.
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Blue heron, Potomac River

Environment ·

Potomac River Sewage Spill: Karen Knee Explains Health and Wildlife Impacts

American University Environmental Scientist Karen Knee explains health threats, wildlife impacts, and economic ripple effects of largest US sewage spill
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Meltzer Center. Photo by Karen Angell, AU Athletics.

Buildings ·

Meltzer Center: AU’s First Net-Zero Facility, and On Track to Being Certified LEED Platinum

Unique construction and landscaping features expected to earn LEED Platinum certification
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Participants from across campus that made this year's event possible.

Environment ·

Sustainability-themed Men’s Basketball Game Tipped Off Annual Zero Waste Competition

Basketball game helps to promote waste reduction efforts on campus
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Clawed Z. Eagle explores the new Meltzer Center. Photo by Jeff Watts.

On Campus ·

Game-Changer: The Meltzer Center Reimagines the Student Experience

On January 16, the AU community gathered to explore the facility’s innovative sustainability features, student support spaces, and championship-grade athletic facilities during a public open house.
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Photo courtesy of CUMU HQ.

In the Community ·

American University Continues to Strengthen Its Impact Through CUMU Membership

For the past two years, American University has been an active member in the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU), a national network of nearly 120 institutions committed to advancing the role of higher education in their home cities.
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Jason Millison. Illustration by Jaylene Arnold.

In the Community ·

Eagle Tales: Won’t You Be Our Neighbor?

AU boasts about 1,700 dedicated staff members. Meet one here: Jason Millison, director of community relations.
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