Lucille Rieke, Mira Morris, and Mira Gross-Keck as Truus, Hannie, and Freddie. Photo: Ethan Kauffman.

Arts ·

“Disarming Girls:” AU Debuts Powerful Play About Women's Courage in World War II Resistance

Performance runs at Greenberg Theatre October 16-26
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Clawed shows up to cheer on the effort to protect their fellow feathered friends. Photo by Jeff Watts.

On Campus ·

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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Katzen Arts Center exterior

On Campus ·

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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AU commencement. Photo: Jeff Watts

On Campus ·

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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Nika Elder, Nikki A. Greene, and Vanessa S. Troiano

Arts ·

Reframing Narratives: AU’s Feminist Art History Conference Returns

Conference promotes global scholarly exchange and collaboration
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A man wearing eyeglasses with computer code reflected in one lens

Announcement ·

AI Is Everywhere. So Are Its Ethical Questions.

American University launches new interdisciplinary certificates in Artificial Intelligence: Ethics and Society
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Wildfire in forest; smoky sky.

Environment ·

AU Receives $867K NSF Grant to Advance Wildfire Prediction with AI

Computer Science Professor Leah Ding awarded grant to develop innovative AI and machine learning algorithms to detect and forecast wildfires
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Baseball and money

On Campus ·

The Economics of Baseball, Taylor Swift, and the American Dream

AU’s buzz-worthy student-designed classes use pop culture and current events to teach economics
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Professor Gorky Cruz, Professor Hye Young Shin, and RA Randy Taylor

On Campus ·

New GLOBE Living-Learning Community Launches at AU

Second-year students live and learn together, focusing on language, cultural exchange, and preparing to thrive in a multilingual, interconnected world
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Judy Kim, Maya Cunningham, Gary Kafer, Leigh Johnson, Andressa Venturini, Andrew Martinez, Gabriella Meltzer

Announcement ·

College of Arts and Sciences Welcomes Seven New Faculty Members

Expertise spans philosophy and psychology, literature and linguistics, economics and environmental science, and the performing arts
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