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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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Environment ·
American University Ranks as a Top Performer in the 2025 Sustainable Campus Index
Earns STARS Gold rating for integrating sustainability into its operations, academics, engagement, and administration.
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On Campus ·
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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On Campus ·
Eagle Tales: Guru of Grounds and Green Spaces
AU boasts about 1,700 dedicated staff members. Meet one here: Ransom Schutt, assistant director of grounds, vehicle maintenance, and support services.
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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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Environment ·
Campus Race to Zero Waste Competition: AU Ranks in Top 10 in Three Categories
American University ranks high in multiple waste reduction categories.
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On Campus ·
Miles of Smiles: A Bus Ride with Mr. Don
Don Tapp has cherished connecting with AU students and community members as he shuttles them to Tenleytown and back on the late-night blue route.
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Buildings ·
Keeping Campus Comfortable is a Cool Job
As campus switched from heat to air conditioning last week, Facilities Management staff worked to adjust an intricate system of water loops that keep campus buildings comfortable year-round.
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Environment ·
Digging Through Trash is Not a Waste
AU boasts a current waste diversion rate of 41 percent—up from 30 percent in 2023—thanks in part to regular audits conducted by the Zero Waste Office.
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