Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara

On Campus ·

2,300 Miles of Mindfulness: Monks Conclude Cross-Country Peace Pilgrimage at American University

The 108-day walk from Texas to DC culminated in an emotional ceremony at Bender Arena, quietly affirming interfaith unity and the enduring human spirit
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Photo by Jeff Watts.

On Campus ·

A Global Feast on the Quad: AU Celebrates the Rich Tapestry of Jewish Heritage

Jewish Food Festival brought the community together on March 26 to explore identity, history, and the power of a shared meal
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PRSSA ICON Conference at the Washington Hilton

Communications ·

AU PRSSA Brings ICON 2025 to DC

Co-hosting the national PRSSA conference spotlights collaboration, confidence, and connection.
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Taha Vahanvaty and Ethan McBride

Achievements ·

Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges: Meet AU’s 2026 President’s Award Winners

Ethan McBride, SPA/BS ’26, takes home the university’s highest undergraduate honor for his accessibility advocacy, while Taha Vahanvaty, SPA/BA ’26, is the inaugural recipient of the President’s Award for Civic Engagement.
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students play Connect Four in the residence hall

On Campus ·

Building a Nest for Students to Thrive and Fly

For the first time at AU, all first-year students will be living on campus together as part of new residency requirement
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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.
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Malini Basdeo. Graphic by Jaylene Arnold.

On Campus ·

Eagle Tales: Student Thriving and the Joys of Dining

AU boasts about 1,900 dedicated staff members. Meet one here: Malini Basdeo, a licensed clinical psychologist and director of outreach and prevention services, Center for Well-Being.
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On Campus ·

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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Gloved hands holding vial and syringe

Science ·

Flu Season Isn’t Over Yet: What We Learned So Far

American University epidemiologist Melissa Hawkins shares insights on immunity, flu strains, and why vaccines matter, especially during a difficult flu season
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Mary Beth Tinker

On Campus ·

For Mary Beth Tinker, Free Speech in Schools Is a “Good Way of Life”

KPU and the ACLU at AU hosted the activist on March 26 as part of the 250+ at American initiative.
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