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Patty Caballero points at the crowd of new students during her Convocation remarks.

Alumni ·

"Using Your Energy:" A Message to the Class of 2029

AU Alumni Board President Patty Caballero,  SOC/BA ’91, Kogod/MBA ’00, addressed the Class of 2029 at Opening Convocation.
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A table of four Golden Eagle alumni gather for a photo in front of a live band.

Alumni ·

A Weekend Homecoming for AU’s Golden Eagles

The annual Golden Eagles weekend tradition brings together AU alumni celebrating 50 or more years since graduation.
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Stella Koch. Submitted Photo.

Achievements ·

Servant Will Become a Leader Through the Newman Civic Fellowship

Stella Koch, SOC/BA ’27, was named on September 9 to the latest cohort of student public problem solvers.
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Rep. Sarah McBride

Alumni ·

Sarah McBride Found Courage, Compassion, Community at AU

The trailblazing Delaware congresswoman recalled how AU—and student government—helped shape her path to the Hill during a Civic Life event, September 3.
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SPA welcomes our new faculty

Achievements ·

SPA Welcomes 14 New Faculty in 2025-26

The School of Public Affairs (SPA) at American University is pleased to welcome 14 new faculty members this academic year.
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Achievements ·

What We Did This Summer: SIS Students, Faculty, and Staff Share

Members of the SIS community share brief reflections about how they spent summer 2025.
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Charles Hessler

Alumni ·

From Higher Education to Municipal Leadership

SPA alum named top administrator for the Village of Irvington, NY.
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Matthew Lantry and Rachel Weiss posing with Jonathan Alger and Marshall Taylor

Achievements ·

College of Arts & Sciences Staff Honored with University Awards

Matthew Lantry, Rachel Weiss, Erica Lesto, and Michael Harvey honored for their outstanding contributions
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Group posing for a photo.

Alumni ·

A Picture-Perfect Summer Brunch Brings Alumni and Friends to Airlie

The event marked the first for AU alumni at the historic property, with farm-fresh food, an AU Athletics panel, and a fundraiser directly benefiting current AU students.
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Patty Caballero poses on campus

Alumni ·

Greetings from Patty Caballero

A monthly message to AU alumni from Alumni Association President Patty Caballero
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