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Celebrating National Coming Out Day - October 11, 2025

Literature ·

Celebrate National Coming Out Day

This month at the Library we are spotlighting stories that celebrate authenticity, resilience, and pride.
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The sixth cohort of SOC3 met with alumna Alana Kasindorf (center), Social Impact Manager at Nestlé, who heard their final deliverables.

Communications ·

Back Where It All Began: AU Alumni Collaborate with SOC3 Students

AU SOC alumni continue to inspire, returning to partner with AU’s student-run agency, SOC3, as industry leaders, mentors, and clients shaping the next generation of communicators.
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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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Research ·

Mohammed Abu-Nimer Wins Peace Educator-Scholar Award

Mohammed Abu-Nimer has been awarded the Peace Educator-Scholar Award from the Peace and Justice Studies Association.
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Portman, Alger, and Gephardt

On Campus ·

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.

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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WCL ·

Evaluación de la situación de derechos humanos en Colombia – Conversatorio con Alberto Yepes

Evaluación de la situación de derechos humanos en Colombia – Conversatorio con Alberto Yepes
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WCL ·

Assessment of the Human Rights Situation in Colombia – A Conversation with Alberto Yepes

Assessment of the Human Rights Situation in Colombia – A Conversation with Alberto Yepes
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Outstanding Graduate of the Last Decade Awardee Elizabeth "Lizzie" Lewis (left) and Interim Dean Heather Hughes

WCL ·

Alumni Reunion 2025

Celebrating Connection, Legacy, and Impact
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Healthy Food

Research ·

Pioneering a Better System for Health and Nutrition in America

Dr. Stacey Snelling, a leading nutrition scholar at American University, advances public health through nutrition education, behavior change, and equitable food systems connecting policy, community, and education.
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