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AU Named Top Producer of Peace Corps Volunteers for 14th Consecutive Year

With 35 Eagles currently serving in 23 countries, the university continues its 60-year tradition of global service and intercultural exchange.
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Achievements ·

American University Programs Ascend to Top 50 in Global Subject Rankings

Historic milestones in social policy, politics and international studies, and development studies highlight AU’s continued rise in the 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject, released last week.
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From left, PrincessCharleston Jacobs and James Odin. Submitted Photos.

Achievements ·

Gilman Scholarship Opens the World to AU Students

As the March 5 application deadline approaches, recent recipients share how the prestigious award is funding life-changing global experiences and building career-ready confidence.
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Launch of New Centre on Knowledge Governance in Geneva, Switzerland

Professor Sean Flynn to Head New Centre on Knowledge Governance in Geneva, Switzerland
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Photo from Job and Internship Fair. Photo by Jeff Watts.

Achievements ·

New Rankings Reflect AU’s Excellence in Internships, Study Abroad

The 2026 US News and World Report list of the best colleges, released September 23, celebrates AU’s commitment to experiential learning.
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