AU on Capitol Hill: Where Washington Connections Become Careers
At the inaugural AU on the Hill Day, alumni, students, staffers, and lawmakers reflected on the university’s deep roots in public service.
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Meltzer Center for Athletic Performance
It’s a game changer. The Meltzer Center, AU’s newly opened athletics and recreational facility, features innovative sustainability design, expanded student support spaces, and championship-grade athletic venues.
Located in the heart of campus, the building represents the culmination of AU’s historic $109 million investment in student thriving. AU’s first net-zero and LEED Platinum–certified building, the Meltzer Center uses onsite renewable energy, advanced water conservation, and eco-friendly materials to produce 100 percent of its annual energy needs.
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Alison Jacknowitz Named Dean of AU’s Top-Ranked School of Public Affairs
The interim leader and long-serving public administration and policy professor will step into the permanent role on June 1.
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Ambition, Empathy, and Authenticity: Distinguished Speakers Inspire Class of 2026
Nearly 2,700 graduates embraced the charge to lead with curiosity and find meaning in service during American University’s 151st commencement in Bender Arena
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