Achievements ·
100 years of Undergrad Exhibit: Remarks from the Curator
Explore the Centennial Year of Undergraduate Programs at American University!
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Five Questions with Thomas Kahn
New acting director of SPA’s Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies discusses his path here and his goals for the center.
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Alumni ·
Celebrating the Creative Spirit of Philanthropy
Amidst the 20th anniversary of the Katzen Arts Center, the annual President’s Circle Celebration honored alumna and artist Sharon Wolpoff with the 2025 Ansary Medal.
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Alumni ·
“Everyone Has an AU Story”: University Urges Alumni to Share Theirs Amid Challenges to Higher Ed
University Advancement launches new breakfast series to engage DMV Eagles
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Alumni ·
SIS PhD Graduate Honored for Outstanding Dissertation Research
We spoke to Grace Benson, SIS/PhD ’24, about her award from the Cosmos Club Foundation for her dissertation, “Policies for Belonging: A Global Comparison of Refugee Resettlement Programs.”
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Alumni ·
Greetings from Patty Caballero
A monthly message to AU alumni from Alumni Association President Patty Caballero
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AU President Jon Alger Joins Prestigious Honorary Society
Here are five things to know about the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, which now counts AU’s 16th president among its storied history of celebrating leadership excellence in academia, government, business, and philanthropy.
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New Rankings Reflect AU’s Excellence in Internships, Study Abroad
The 2026 US News and World Report list of the best colleges, released September 23, celebrates AU’s commitment to experiential learning.
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Q&A with Anita McBride on In Pursuit
Anita McBride answers a few questions on the Constitution Day launch of In Pursuit, a new national initiative from More Perfect in partnership with digital media app Substack
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Alumni ·
Greetings from Patty Caballero
A monthly message to AU alumni from Alumni Association President Patty Caballero
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