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staff celebrate at a reception for retirees

On Campus ·

Reflections from Retiring Eagles

AU staff members who are finishing up their time on campus this month shared how the university has changed for the better during their tenure.
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Rebecca Hamilton

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Just Keep Swimming

WCL professor Rebecca Hamilton, AU’s 2025 Scholar/Teacher of the Year, has navigated choppy waters throughout her life.
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Students gathered together on the Quad.

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Campaign to Enhance Support for Jewish Life at AU Launches with Momentum

The $7 million campaign has already secured $4 million through the generosity of AU alumni, parents, faculty, and friends.
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TJ Callan. Graphic by Jaylene Arnold.

On Campus ·

Eagle Tales: Friendly Flag Footballer

AU boasts about 1,900 dedicated staff members. Meet one here during Mental Health Awareness Month: TJ Callan, assistant director of peer programs in the Center for Well-Being.
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From L to R, Skilled CEO Rajay Naik and AU President Jonathan Alger

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American University and Skilled Education Announce Partnership to Bring Graduate Education to Global Markets

American University and Skilled Education Announce Partnership to Bring Graduate Education to Global Markets
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QS University Rankings

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American University Recognized Across the Globe by QS World University Rankings

American University climbs more than 200 places in the 2026 QS World University Rankings.
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Brandyn Churchill, author of the new study

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Young-for-Grade Students Misperceive Themselves as 'Too Thin,' Driving Unhealthy Weight Gain, New Study Finds

A new study by SPA Professor Brandyn Churchill offers important insights into adolescent students’ perceptions of body image.
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American University's 2024-2025 Model United Nations team.

On Campus ·

AU Model UN Team Notches History-Making Four-Peat

American University’s Model United Nations team has been ranked by Best Delegate as the number one team in North America for a history-making fourth year in a row.
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Degree in Business Analytics and AI

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The Kogod School of Business at American University Unveils AI Major, Minor, Badges, and Certificates 

The new suite of academic offerings in Business Analytics & AI includes an undergraduate major, undergraduate minor, graduate master’s degree, and certificates and badges. 
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2025 AEASP cohort visits AU

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AU Selected to Host Prestigious AEA Summer Economics Program

Program for aspiring PhD students in economics trains the next generation of economics leaders
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