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Firefighter Recounts 9/11 on 24th Anniversary of Attack

FDNY’s Richard Picciotto shared his harrowing account of surviving the deadliest terrorist attack in US history during the Kennedy Political Union’s first event of the semester.
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AU President Jon Alger at Constitution Day

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A More Perfect Union

WCL hosted the Civics, Citizenship, and the Constitution Summit on September 17, Constitution Day.
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A Magical Movie Night

AU’s Office of Community and Government Relations welcomed neighbors to the quad for a free screening of Encanto on September 19, as part of the Eagles at Night Series.
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Anna Parse Johnson. Illustration by Jaylene Arnold.

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Eagle Tales: Sustaining a Love for Campus

AU boasts about 1,700 dedicated staff members. Meet one here: Anna Parse Johnson, CAS/BS ’19, sustainability manager in the Office of Sustainability.
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AU commencement. Photo: Jeff Watts

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American University Students Fast-Track Studies with Combined Degree Program

Students save time and money in flexible program that combines bachelor’s and master’s degree studies
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Katzen Arts Center exterior

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Beyond the Stage at the Katzen: Embassy Receptions, Charity Galas, and More

For 20 years, Katzen has doubled as a gallery, concert hall, ballroom, piano pop-up, and venue for a host of special events
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Professor Anthony Wanis-St. John speaks with a group of men in Haiti

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MA in International Peace and Conflict Resolution Celebrates 30 Years

To mark 30 years of the International Peace and Conflict Resolution Program at SIS, SIS faculty and alumni discuss the program’s important role of peacebuilding in the world.
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Portman, Alger, and Gephardt

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AU Launches Democracy Innovation Lab and 250+ at American

President Jon Alger made the announcement during a Family Weekend event with former Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) and former Representative Dick Gephardt (D-MO) about the need for civility, collaboration in politics.
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Clawed shows up to cheer on the effort to protect their fellow feathered friends. Photo by Jeff Watts.

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As Millions of Birds Pass Through DC, AU is Working to Keep Them Safe 

Thanks to student innovation and AU’s commitment to sustainability, the campus is becoming a model for bird-friendly design 
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Ron Elving at Classes Without Quizzes

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SPA Hosts Hundreds of Furloughed Federal Workers for Classes Without Quizzes

October 10 event featured 22 sessions and opportunities to learn, network, and build community
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