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AU Suit Mafia cheers during the AU men's basketball Patriot League Championship win. Photo by Jeff Watts.

On Campus ·

Suit Yourself

The Suit Mafia, students who comprise the unofficial fan club for the AU men’s basketball team, contributed to a raucous crowd at the Patriot League championship on March 12.
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student raising hand in a classroom

On Campus ·

SIS Students Build Changemaking Education Program for AU Community

SIS graduate students launch a pilot program designed to support the university’s custodial staff by breaking down language barriers and fostering a greater sense of community and empathy on campus.
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Photo by Jeff Watts.

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Meet the Bagpipers Behind a Favorite AU Tradition

Get to know the City of Alexandria Pipes and Drums, who will play at Jon Alger’s inauguration later this week—and who often perform at some of AU’s biggest events.
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Photo by Jason Millison.

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Growing Community at the Garden

The AU Community Garden and the Office of Community Relations hosted neighbors who live around campus for a student-led gardening workshop on March 22.
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An AU staff member with Clawed Z. Eagle at a picnic after the inauguration ceremony. Photo by Jeff Watts.

On Campus ·

Snapshots from Inauguration Week

Nearly 30 events across campus were held on March 27–28 in honor of Jon Alger’s inauguration as AU’s 16th president.
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President Jon Alger speaks during his installation, March 28

On Campus ·

Installation Marks New Chapter for AU Under Alger’s Leadership

The 16th president told community members gathered at Bender Arena on March 28 that the university is a place where aspirations are “developed, nurtured, and realized.”
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Nicole Geduldig leads a tour through the SIS building. Photo by Jack Frederick.

On Campus ·

A Love for This Place and Its People

In their work engaging prospective Eagles and leading campus tours, AU Ambassadors share how they found their home on campus.
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AU's Office of Inclusive Excellence. Photo courtesy of OIE.

On Campus ·

Everyone Can Contribute, Everyone Can Learn

At the inaugural Inclusive Excellence Summit, March 25, the AU community paused to focus on building a campus community where everyone belongs.
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AU SPA Ranked No. 9

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American University’s School of Public Affairs Is Ranked No. 9 Overall in New U.S. News & World Report Rankings

American University’s School of Public Affairs receives its highest U.S. News & World Report ranking since the publication began rating public affairs programs in 1995.
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An AU community member carries mulch. Photo by Jeff Watts.

On Campus ·

Working Together to Care for Campus

Green thumbs from across the AU community pitched in during the 32nd annual Campus Beautification Day on April 8.
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