Announcement ·
Meet Our Moment: American University Pledges Career Readiness for All Students
New 5-Year Strategic Plan Emphasizes Guaranteed Funded Internships, AI Literacy, Civic Engagement, New Curricula, and Campus-DC Connections
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Poised to Meet Our Moment
AU’s new five-year strategic plan centers on three defining themes: being ready, together, and curious.
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Announcement ·
American University Named a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs named AU a top producer for the 2025–26 Fulbright U.S. Student Program.
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On Campus ·
This Campus Resource Can Help You Catch More ZZZs
The Center for Well-Being’s Eagles’ Rest Sleep Program helps students trade counting sheep for quality sleep—the ultimate foundation for academic success and physical and mental health.
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2,300 Miles of Mindfulness: Monks Conclude Cross-Country Peace Pilgrimage at American University
The 108-day walk from Texas to DC culminated in an emotional ceremony at Bender Arena, quietly affirming interfaith unity and the enduring human spirit
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From a 2.3 GPA to the Stars: Astronaut Aisha Bowe Shares Her Journey of Resilience
The former NASA rocket scientist and Blue Origin crew member urged students to embrace “courage before proof” during a powerful Black History Month event hosted by KPU and Students for Change as part of 250+ at American
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In the Community ·
Black History Month, 100 Years Later
CAS professor Theresa Runstedtler reflects on her personal journey into Black history and the enduring groundwork laid by Carter G. Woodson
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Beyond the Ivory Tower: AU Reimagines Scholarship as a “Cocreated” Mission
Through the inaugural 250+ Lunch and Learn, February 18, CAS faculty and leadership explored how community-led research can bridge the gap between academia and public trust
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Buildings ·
Meltzer Center: AU’s First Net-Zero Facility, and On Track to Being Certified LEED Platinum
Unique construction and landscaping features expected to earn LEED Platinum certification
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On Campus ·
Winning the Latino Vote
One day after the State of the Union, Voto Latino’s María Teresa Kumar and Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX) joined the Sine Institute to challenge Gen Zers to overcome disillusionment at the ballot box
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