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The AU Gospel Choir sings at a Black History Month commemoration service on February 26. Photo by Julia Gibson.

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Many Hands Change the World

A Black History Month commemoration service held at the Kay Spiritual Life Center on February 26 focused on the power of individuals to inspire progress and justice.
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Photo by Jeff Watts.

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Snow Place Like Home

Facilities Management staffers have cleared 15 inches of snow this winter as part of their commitment to keeping campus safe and beautiful.
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From left: Denton, Betsch, McMillian, and Merrill

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Lend a Helping Hand at Alger’s Inauguration

Four community members share why they are volunteering at President Jon Alger’s inauguration later this month—and how you can too.
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Elizabeth Romig (illustration by Jaylene Arnold)

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Eagle Tales: Helping Careers Take Flight

AU boasts about 1,900 dedicated staff members. Meet one of them: Elizabeth Romig, director of career education and outreach and adjunct professor in the Baker School of Education.
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AU Suit Mafia cheers during the AU men's basketball Patriot League Championship win. Photo by Jeff Watts.

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Suit Yourself

The Suit Mafia, students who comprise the unofficial fan club for the AU men’s basketball team, contributed to a raucous crowd at the Patriot League championship on March 12.
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student raising hand in a classroom

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SIS Students Build Changemaking Education Program for AU Community

SIS graduate students launch a pilot program designed to support the university’s custodial staff by breaking down language barriers and fostering a greater sense of community and empathy on campus.
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Photo by Jeff Watts.

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Meet the Bagpipers Behind a Favorite AU Tradition

Get to know the City of Alexandria Pipes and Drums, who will play at Jon Alger’s inauguration later this week—and who often perform at some of AU’s biggest events.
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Photo by Jason Millison.

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Growing Community at the Garden

The AU Community Garden and the Office of Community Relations hosted neighbors who live around campus for a student-led gardening workshop on March 22.
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An AU staff member with Clawed Z. Eagle at a picnic after the inauguration ceremony. Photo by Jeff Watts.

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Snapshots from Inauguration Week

Nearly 30 events across campus were held on March 27–28 in honor of Jon Alger’s inauguration as AU’s 16th president.
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President Jon Alger speaks during his installation, March 28

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Installation Marks New Chapter for AU Under Alger’s Leadership

The 16th president told community members gathered at Bender Arena on March 28 that the university is a place where aspirations are “developed, nurtured, and realized.”
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