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Nika Elder, Nikki A. Greene, and Vanessa S. Troiano

Arts ·

Reframing Narratives: AU’s Feminist Art History Conference Returns

Conference promotes global scholarly exchange and collaboration
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Katzen Arts Center

Arts ·

Katzen Arts Center Celebrates 20th Anniversary

#Katzen20: Two decades of artistry, education, and creative impact
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AU students perform in Dance Nation. Photo credit: Ethan Kauffman

Arts ·

Announcing Fall 2025 Performing Arts Events

Music, theatre, and dance performances are free for AU students
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A student band performs in MGSC tavern

Arts ·

AU Launches New BA in Popular Music Performance and Enterprise

New degree blends passion for performance with the skills to succeed in today’s music industry
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A Game of Love and Chance, spring 2025. Photo: Ethan Kauffman.

Arts ·

Your Guide to Participating in the Performing Arts at American University

Take the spotlight with performance opportunities in dance, music, and theatre/musical theatre.
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Decolonial Environmentalisms by David Vazquez and Eating More Asian America by Anita Mannur

Humanities ·

A CAS Conversation with Professors David Vázquez and Anita Mannur

CRGC faculty members publishing, teaching, and recently appointed to lead flagship professional associations
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Collage of National Disability Pride Month Books

Literature ·

Celebrate National Disability Pride Month with these reading selections for the library!

July’s month-long observation brings awareness to and celebrates those with physical and intellectual disabilities
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Amelia Tseng at book signing table at Politics & Prose

Humanities ·

Empanadas, Pupusas, and Greens: Book Explores DC Latinx Identity

Amelia Tseng’s book explores how DC’s Latinx communities are shaped by Black culture
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Mural of white dove in front of rainbow. Credit: Paul Moody

Humanities ·

The First Pride Was a Riot: The Origins of Pride Month

AU’s K. Tyler Christensen weighs in on history and importance of Pride Month
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Collage of 9 book covers by AU creative writing faculty

Literature ·

Nine Summer Reads by American University Creative Writing Faculty

Recently published books by AU faculty members are must-reads for summer break
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