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Charlotte Jones-Carroll, SIS/BA ’67

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SIS Alumna Pledges $50K Gift for AU Giving Day

Leading up to AU Giving Day, Charlotte Jones-Carroll, SIS/BA ’67, shares some of her favorite memories from her time at American University and why she is inspired to give back to SIS.
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Paul and Julia Hodum at Paul's AU Graduation

Alumni ·

Finding Love at SIS: How Global Education Shaped a Life Together

SIS alumni Julia and Paul Hodum share how they met and fell in love on AU's campus.
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Fulbright honor. Getty images.

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AU Honored as 2025–26 Top US Student Fulbright Producer

Sixteen Eagles were selected for the US government’s flagship international academic exchange program in the most recent cycle—marking the 10th time AU has been honored in the last 14 years.
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From left, PrincessCharleston Jacobs and James Odin. Submitted Photos.

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Gilman Scholarship Opens the World to AU Students

As the March 5 application deadline approaches, recent recipients share how the prestigious award is funding life-changing global experiences and building career-ready confidence.
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AU TESOL students, faculty, and alumni at the Fall 2025 WATESOL Conference.

Alumni ·

AU TESOL at the WATESOL Fall 2025 Conference

Members of the AU TESOL community attended the WATESOL Fall 2025 Conference
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Flowers in courtyard near TESOL office.

Alumni ·

Alumni Spotlight: Jessie Ebersole

Jessie Ebersole graduated from the MA TESOL program in 2018 and currently serves as the Director of Programs at the Washington English Center (WEC) in DC. Read more to learn about her growth as a TESOL professional!
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Flowers in courtyard near TESOL office.

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Undergraduate Student Spotlight: Ronald Taylor

Ronald Taylor is an undergraduate TESOL Certificate student majoring in Spanish and minoring in linguistics.
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Flowers in courtyard near TESOL office.

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MA Student Spotlight: Lewis Erickson

Lewis Erickson is an MA TESOL student and multilingual interventionist currently working with elementary and middle school students in Washington, DC.
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The Eagle statue on campus surrounded by green trees.

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Welcoming the Newest Alumni Board Members

Meet the seven new members joining the AU Alumni Board in 2026.
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Flowers in courtyard near TESOL office.

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Alumni Spotlight: Ian Bonnano

Ian Bonnano is an English language development instructor currently working with elementary students in Prince George's County Public Schools.
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