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2025 AEASP cohort visits AU

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AU Selected to Host Prestigious AEA Summer Economics Program

Program for aspiring PhD students in economics trains the next generation of economics leaders
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HRL staff at move-in

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A Busy U: The Methodical Work Behind Move-In

Housing and Residence Life spent the summer preparing to welcome new and returning Eagles, August 17–19.
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STEP students on campus during summer 2025

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STEP Into Campus Life

AU’s 2025 Summer Transition Enrichment Program—open to all incoming first-year students—wrapped up on August 8.
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Martel Stone and TaLisa Carter

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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

On Campus ·

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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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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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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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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Grid of photos of 6 students

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American University Students Share “Lessons to My First-Year Self”

Returning students share their best advice on helping the Class of 2029 get off to their best start at American University
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