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SIS alumni: Spencer Collins, Victoria Teufel, Mohd Harith Razmi, Julianne Smith, Manan Shah, Carmen Iezzi Mezzera

Alumni ·

Why the World Needs International Affairs Leaders Now

We asked several SIS alumni to share words of wisdom for current students studying international affairs at a time of change.
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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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Isabelle Ritz

Achievements ·

 Design with Purpose: Alum’s Animated Film Explores Homelessness in DC

Isabelle Ritz ’25 recognized by Creative Quarterly and AIGA for her motion graphic, “A Bench is NOT a Home”
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Kathleen Holton

Achievements ·

Fulbright Awarded to Nutritional Neuroscientist Kathleen Holton

At France’s University of Montpellier, Holton will explore connections between additives found in ultra-processed foods and mental health
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AU graduates at graduation.

Alumni ·

You’ve Graduated—Here’s How AU Is by Your Side for Your Next Chapter

AU's alumni network, career resources, and lifelong learning opportunities are yours to leverage.
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Barack Levitt

Achievements ·

SIS Alumnus Named 2025 Yenching Scholar

Barak Levitt, SIS/BA ’24, has been named a 2025 Yenching Scholar at Peking University, a highly selective master’s program in China.
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Pamela Cheryl Higgins Harris at Commencement

Alumni ·

“Learning Is Not Restricted by Age”: 75-Year-Old Triple Eagle Reflects on Earning Doctorate

Pamela Higgins Harris said the decision to return to school after 50 years “was a 70th birthday gift sent from above.”
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Alumni Awards Recipients pose with AU President Jonathan Alger

Alumni ·

AU Honors Five Outstanding Alumni

The Alumni Awards are the highest honors presented by the Alumni Association.
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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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Photo by Jeff Watts.

Achievements ·

What AU’s Class of 2025 Needed to Know

Inspiration from an actor, president and CEO of Capital Area Food Bank, and the publisher of The Wall Street Journal headlined AU’s 149th commencement.
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