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Anna Parse Johnson. Illustration by Jaylene Arnold.

On Campus ·

Eagle Tales: Sustaining a Love for Campus

AU boasts about 1,700 dedicated staff members. Meet one here: Anna Parse Johnson, CAS/BS ’19, sustainability manager in the Office of Sustainability.
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AU commencement. Photo: Jeff Watts

On Campus ·

American University Students Fast-Track Studies with Combined Degree Program

Students save time and money in flexible program that combines bachelor’s and master’s degree studies
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Katzen Arts Center exterior

On Campus ·

Beyond the Stage at the Katzen: Embassy Receptions, Charity Galas, and More

For 20 years, Katzen has doubled as a gallery, concert hall, ballroom, piano pop-up, and venue for a host of special events
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Democracy Initiative Logo

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American University Launches New Democracy Initiatives to Strengthen Civic Engagement and Innovation

To strengthen civic engagement and innovation, American University launches a suite of connected democracy initiatives.
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Gender on the Ballot. She Leads: Progress and Persistent Barriers for Women in Politics. A survey of voter attitudes on women's leadership and the current political environment

Announcement ·

She Leads: Progress & Persistent Barriers for Women in Politics

New Poll Reveals Voters Want More Women in Office, but Bias and Stereotypes Still Shape the Presidency
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Professor Anthony Wanis-St. John speaks with a group of men in Haiti

On Campus ·

MA in International Peace and Conflict Resolution Celebrates 30 Years

To mark 30 years of the International Peace and Conflict Resolution Program at SIS, SIS faculty and alumni discuss the program’s important role of peacebuilding in the world.
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Portman, Alger, and Gephardt

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AU Launches Democracy Innovation Lab and 250+ at American

President Jon Alger made the announcement during a Family Weekend event with former Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) and former Representative Dick Gephardt (D-MO) about the need for civility, collaboration in politics.
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Clawed shows up to cheer on the effort to protect their fellow feathered friends. Photo by Jeff Watts.

On Campus ·

As Millions of Birds Pass Through DC, AU is Working to Keep Them Safe 

Thanks to student innovation and AU’s commitment to sustainability, the campus is becoming a model for bird-friendly design 
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Ron Elving at Classes Without Quizzes

On Campus ·

SPA Hosts Hundreds of Furloughed Federal Workers for Classes Without Quizzes

October 10 event featured 22 sessions and opportunities to learn, network, and build community
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Photo by Jack Frederick.

On Campus ·

Connecting Through Coffee with a Cop

AUPD handed out free drinks and shared resources, October 7, as part of a nationwide effort to foster dialogue between police and the communities they serve.
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