Acclaimed authors, award-winning journalists, and leaders in international relations, public service, politics, and finance will address American University graduates during 2026 Spring Commencement.
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Jewish Food Festival brought the community together on March 26 to explore identity, history, and the power of a shared meal
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KPU and the ACLU at AU hosted the activist on March 26 as part of the 250+ at American initiative.
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Avery Field, SPA-SOC/BA ’28, mobilized the AU community through her Interbelief Community Action Project, assembling $2,300 in essential supplies for local immigrant families navigating the legal process
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Almar Latour, SOC/MA ’96, HON ’25, returns to campus April 22 to explore the future of media and the rise of AI.
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AU was ranked No. 2 among medium-sized schools on the Peace Corps’ 2026 list of the top volunteer-producing colleges and universities.
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Help guest navigate campus or line up graduates and earn additional leave or performance days.
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American University’s 33rd Campus Beautification Day on April 7 brought together more than 400 staff, students, and faculty for a day of service.
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For the more than 70 AU staffers in the Office of Enrollment, spring is a high-stakes race to the May 1 deposit deadline—but securing AU’s future is a shared institutional responsibility that relies on the support of our entire community.
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A new report from the Institute for Macroeconomic and Policy Analysis shows high “excess returns” often reflect weaker competitive pressures, with adverse consequences for long-run growth and the income gap.
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