Announcement ·
Spring Commencement Speakers Exemplify Impact, Service, and Civic Engagement
Six practitioners representing a wide range of fields will address graduating Eagles during the 149th ceremony, May 9–10 and May 17.
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Announcement ·
Allred, Domingo, Latour to Headline American University’s 2025 Spring Commencement
American University announced an all-star lineup of commencement speakers. They will address and celebrate AU graduates during the 2025 spring commencement ceremony.
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In the Community ·
The Power of Partnership: AU and Partners Advancing a Healthier DC
Nutrition Education Forum unites leaders, alumni, students, and community partners to improve health outcomes in Washington, DC
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Announcement ·
New Report: The Top Marginal Income Tax Rate Drives Government Revenue and Inequality, but Not Growth
New research from American University’s Institute for Macroeconomic and Policy Analysis found that the top marginal income tax rate exerts little effect on growth, but it is a key driver of government revenue and inequality
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On Campus ·
Eagle Tales: Adventurous Yogi
AU boasts about 1,900 dedicated staff members. Meet one here: Khouri Lassiter, assistant director of education and support programming for LGBTQIA+ in CDI.
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On Campus ·
Jeopardy! Comes to AU
Representatives for the trivia game show came to campus on April 10 to recruit contestants.
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Announcement ·
American U. Professor Awarded Carnegie Fellowship for Research in Political Polarization and Violence
Cynthia Miller-Idriss, Chief Vision Officer and Founding Director of the Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab at American University, has received Carnegie Fellowship, a prestigious grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
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On Campus ·
A True Center For Student Life
An iconic AU building has a new look—and a new name.
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Buildings ·
Keeping Campus Comfortable is a Cool Job
As campus switched from heat to air conditioning last week, Facilities Management staff worked to adjust an intricate system of water loops that keep campus buildings comfortable year-round.
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On Campus ·
Fandom Out of This Galaxy
School of International Service professor Patrick Thaddeus Jackson shares his 10 favorite Star Wars characters.
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