On Campus ·
The Thyme Is Now to Visit AU’s New Companion Garden
CAS professor emerita Roberta Rubenstein made a gift to fund a community herb garden in memory of her late husband, CAS professor emeritus Charles Larson.
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Building Community, Block by Block
Threads of Hope—a campuswide art project born out of The Civic Life—is now on display in the Katzen Arts Center rotunda as a permanent reminder of what hope means to American University
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Cheers from the Stands: AU Pursues Limited Beer and Wine Service at Bender Arena
Pending approval and licensure from DC government, service would begin in spring 2026
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From “Audacious Goals” to Lasting Impact: Ambassador Brooke Anderson Delivers Sine Lecture
The president of Pivotal Ventures shared lessons on building resilience and accelerating progress for women during the October 21 event.
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Working Together on Inclusive Excellence
The second annual Inclusive Excellence Summit on October 1 convened faculty, staff, students, and administrators for conversations about building a campus where all belong.
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Sixty Candles
The American University community celebrated the Kay Spiritual Life Center—one of the country’s first interfaith centers on a college campus—on October 22.
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Beyond the Party: Alaska’s Murkowski Talks Independence, Bipartisanship at AU
The Women and Politics Institute, which marks its 25th anniversary this year, hosted the Last Frontier’s senior senator on October 22—the 22nd day of the government shutdown.
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Announcement ·
Sine Institute Survey Reveals Young Americans’ Perspectives on Higher Education, AI, and Civic Discourse
A new survey of young adults by the Sine Institute of Policy & Politics at American University reveals important insights into young Americans’ views of higher education and identifies some clear priorities.
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In the Community ·
Carving a Niche: This AU Neighbor Has a Smashing Halloween Hobby
Here’s the scoop on Suzy Mink, a Wesley Heights resident who creates lifelike pumpkin portraits—including one of our own President Jon Alger.
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AU Student Creates Video Game for World’s Largest LEGO Cathedral
Computer Science student Joseph DeNavas turns love of LEGO into game for iconic Washington National Cathedral
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