You are here: American University News Topics Student Thriving

Sine fellow Sylvia Burwell speaks as the other fellows look on February 4. Photo by Jeff Watts.

On Campus ·

Sine of What’s to Come

On February 4, the Sine Institute of Policy and Politics’ spring 2025 fellows previewed this  semester’s lineup of seminars, which will explore topics like human rights, politics, journalism, the economy, and the power of personal stories.
Full Story

Hearts. Photo from Getty.

On Campus ·

Search for Love—and Find Free Prizes

Locate a paper heart hidden across Bender Library starting at 1 p.m. February 13 and win campus perks and other prizes as part of an AU Now Valentine’s Day scavenger hunt.
Full Story

Participants chat during the OIE event at Butler Board Room.Photo by Jeff Watts

On Campus ·

Continuing the Conversation on Community

Students, staff, faculty, and university leadership discussed creating understanding at the Office of Inclusive Excellence’s latest Dialogue Across Difference event on February 5.
Full Story

Bryan Ensel. Graphic by Jaylene Arnold.

On Campus ·

Eagle Tales: Making AU Housing a Home

AU boasts about 1,900 dedicated staff members. Meet one here: Bryan Ensel, executive director, Housing and Residence Life.
Full Story

Getty Image.

On Campus ·

Sharing Successes from AU’s Term and Continuing Appointment Faculty

The “Pathways to Thriving for Term and Continuing Appointment” faculty forum on February 20 will spotlight the important work of scholars and teachers who are crucial to AU’s mission.
Full Story

Photo courtesy of Angela Chiarenza.

Student Life ·

Leaders Learn How to Put Their Best Hoof Forward

School of Public Affairs adjunct professor Angela Chiarenza’s Political and Organizational Leadership class participated in a leadership development program with horses at Simple Changes Therapeutic Riding Center on February 8.
Full Story

From left, Daveed Diggs speaks with SIS senior lecturer Omékongo Dibinga. Photo by Julia Gibson, student affairs.

On Campus ·

It Must Be Nice to Have Daveed Diggs on Your Side

The award-winning actor, writer, producer, and musician headlined American University’s Spirit of Change Week—a weeklong slate of activities bringing together AU students.
Full Story

SIS unveils enhanced curricula for a changing world

On Campus ·

SIS Enhances Curricula for a Changing World

Learn about the exciting updates launching in several programs across the School of International Service in fall 2025.
Full Story

NRSD students sitting on a palm tree in Costa Rica

Student Life ·

NRSD Students Reflect on Time in Costa Rica

Students reflect on their experiences abroad in Costa Rica with the NRSD program.
Full Story

Filippo Trevisan, associate dean of faculty affairs in the School of Communication, speaks during a forum for term and continuing appointment faculty on February 20. Photo by Jeff Watts.

On Campus ·

Faculty Helping Faculty

ADVANCE AU and the dean of faculty hosted a forum for term and continuing appointment faculty to share ideas about how to thrive at American University.
Full Story