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Acclaimed authors, award-winning journalists, and leaders in international relations, public service, politics, and finance will address American University graduates during 2026 Spring Commencement.
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A national program that aims to combat extremist and political violence has made its home at AU as the Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab (PERIL) joint effort with Bedrock.
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The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs named AU a top producer for the 2025–26 Fulbright U.S. Student Program.
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New 5-Year Strategic Plan Emphasizes Guaranteed Funded Internships, AI Literacy, Civic Engagement, New Curricula, and Campus-DC Connections
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The American University Museum opens its 2026 season with six new exhibits featuring works by local, national, and international sculptors, painters, and mixed media artists.
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AU Hillel played a key role bringing students, faculty, staff, and alumni together to reflect our shared humanity and reinforce AU’s commitment to a welcoming campus community
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American University announces Admiral James Stavridis as the keynote speaker for the fall 2025 commencement.
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Sine Institute of Policy & Politics at American University announced its eighth class of Sine Institute Fellows and Distinguished Lecturers.
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New Poll Reveals Voters Want More Women in Office, but Bias and Stereotypes Still Shape the Presidency
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To strengthen civic engagement and innovation, American University launches a suite of connected democracy initiatives.
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