On Campus ·
To AU with Love: Celebrating Spirit of Change Week
From the first keynote to the final dance, see how the Spirit and Traditions Board’s week of festivities 2026 came to life.
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Embracing the Rough Edges of American History
Lonnie Bunch III, secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, returned to his alma mater on March 4 to discuss the nation’s 250th anniversary and the mission driving his leadership of the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex.
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Global Perspectives: Four Ambassadors, One Mission for Equality
AU’s Women and Politics Institute welcomed diplomats from Rwanda, Jordan, Costa Rica, and Iceland during a Women’s History Month panel, March 5.
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Announcement ·
American University Forges New National Effort to Prevent Ideological Violence
A national program that aims to combat extremist and political violence has made its home at AU as the Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab (PERIL) joint effort with Bedrock.
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AU Prioritizes Student Thriving with $21 Million Financial Aid Boost
Board of Trustees also approved 4 percent tuition increase while maintaining the lowest cost of attendance among peer institutions
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Living Learning Laboratory: SOC Faculty Showcase Scholarship with Social Impact
March 18 Lunch and Learn—part of the 250+ at American initiative—featured professors Natalie Hopkinson, Aram Sinnreich, and Laura Waters Hinson
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Announcement ·
Your Brain on Art
AU will welcome Renée Fleming, soprano and WHO Goodwill Ambassador for Arts and Health, on April 14 as part of the 250+ at American initiative
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In the Community ·
All Aboard: Metro Marks a Milestone Moment
This week, Metro reaches its 50th anniversary. We’re celebrating with big moments that tie the transportation system to AU.
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On Campus ·
Love and Other Things
During the Bishop C.C. McCabe Lecture on March 25, Nicholas Boggs, CAS/MFA ’09, award-winning author of Baldwin: A Love Story, reflects on the “impossible” relationships that fueled James Baldwin’s life and legacy.
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Announcement ·
A Masterclass in Impact: AU Announces 2026 Commencement Speakers
Acclaimed Authors, Journalists, and Public Servants to Address Class of 2026 During Ceremonies, May 8–9 and May 16
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