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Martel Stone and TaLisa Carter

On Campus ·

When a Professor Said, “I Do,” AU Stepped Up

With help from her colleagues-turned-friends, School of Public Affairs professor TaLisa Carter and her husband Martel Stone held their dream wedding at the Katzen Arts Center on May 25.
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University Conference and Guest Services team

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A Busy U: Bringing the World to AU

Meet the University Conference and Guest Services team that generated $7.7 million to support AU’s academic mission in fiscal year 2025.
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Two staff members smile for a photo on the quad during the community picnic. Photo by Jeff Watts

On Campus ·

Snapshots from Eagle Welcome

Look back at photos from celebration for faculty and staff, which kicked off the 2025–26 academic year.
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World map with pins

In the Community ·

AU Faculty Take Their Research and Creativity around the World

From Casablanca to the Berkshires, it's been a summer of adventure and research for CAS
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Saagar Gupta. Graphic by Jaylene Arnold.

On Campus ·

Eagle Tales: At Your Service

AU boasts about 1,700 dedicated staff members. Meet one here: Saagar Gupta, SPA/BA ’18, MPA ’19, assistant director of community-based learning and special programs for the Center for Leadership and Community Engagement (CLCE).
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Jonathan McCann. Graphic by Jaylene Arnold.

On Campus ·

Eagle Tales: He Thinks About the Big Picture

AU boasts about 1,700 dedicated staff members. Meet one here: Jonathan McCann, assistant vice president of planning and project management.
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Photo by Jeff Watts.

On Campus ·

AU Welcomes Class of 2029 During Opening Convocation

The newest Eagles kicked off their AU journey last week with words of wisdom and displays of support from the campus community.
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On Campus ·

Crash Course: The Economics of Immigration

The latest winner of the Department of Economics’ Student-Designed Course Competition will teach Eagles about the role immigrants play in the US and global economy.
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Shatina Williams. Submitted photo.

On Campus ·

How We Practice Self-Care

In honor of Self-Care Awareness Month in September, seven faculty and staff share how they care for their well-being.
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Photo from Getty Images.

On Campus ·

The ABCs of AU Abbreviations

Your guide to the lingo you’ll hear around campus.
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