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William Price, SIS/MIS ’25

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Meet Graduate Student Commencement Speaker William Price

Learn more about William 'Billy' Price, SIS/MIS ’25, this year’s graduate student speaker for the Spring 2025 Commencement.
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Laptpop next to a stack of books and pencils.

Student Life ·

Tips: Conquer Finals with AU Library

American University students can tap into a wide range of resources.
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Ava Barabasz in front of an exhibit she created at Bender Library. Photo by Sydney Henry.

On Campus ·

Digging Into Campus History

Ava Barabasz, CAS/MA ’25, learned more about campus history than the average Eagle as an outreach fellow for AU Archives and Special Collections.
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Don Tapp smiles in his seat. Photo by Jeff Watts.

On Campus ·

Miles of Smiles: A Bus Ride with Mr. Don

Don Tapp has cherished connecting with AU students and community members as he shuttles them to Tenleytown and back on the late-night blue route.
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Artwork by Alvin Kim (fapac.org)

On Campus ·

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Explore AANHPI Heritage Month with these titles in our collection.
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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

On Campus ·

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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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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American University's 2024-2025 Model United Nations team.

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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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Gustavo Marangoni, SIS/MA ’26

Student Life ·

Student Reflection: Researching Abroad in Tanzania

Gustavo Marangoni, SIS/MA ’26, offers a few words of reflection about his practicum experience in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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